Shopping Writer - Times LUXX
As a Shopping Writer for Times LUXX, you will shape the voice of luxury eCommerce by producing and commissioning engaging, high-quality digital content. This opportunity allows you to drive traffic and revenue while collaborating across the business to align editorial vision with commercial strategy.
Day to day you will:
- Write compelling copy for all eCommerce content, tenancy, and partnership campaigns across Times Luxury.
- Create trending content aligned with SEO trends and high-converting luxury market insights.
- Research, draft, and proofread high-quality digital commerce content that consistently matches the unique Times Luxury tone of voice.
- Develop strategic content plans for evergreen luxury themes, utilizing data insights to refresh existing material and introduce fresh ideas.
- Commission, update, and craft product reviews based closely on targeted audience insights and performance guidelines.
- Support the partnerships team with targeted, vertical-specific editorial tasks to deliver impactful campaigns.
- Collaborate with cross-functional internal stakeholders, including product, legal, and editorial teams, to ensure all commercial requirements are met.
What we're looking for from you:
- Exceptional writing skills paired with strong attention to detail to ensure editorial precision.
- Professional background in digital publishing, specifically writing for digital magazines or news websites.
- Comprehensive understanding of the luxury industry and current trends shaping retail and commerce.
- Proficient understanding of audience data, SEO techniques, and search trends to maximize visibility.
- Practical knowledge of affiliate platforms and modern digital content monetization methods.
- Familiarity with the IPSO Code of Conduct, media law, and ethical considerations in journalism.
- Strong collaboration and communication abilities to successfully work with various internal business stakeholders.
- Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
If you think you have what it takes but don't tick every requirement on the list, please do apply. We recognise that considering someone's potential as well as their experience is a great way to hire. We want to hear from people who have a passion to learn and develop.
Benefits
- Private medical insurance including coverage for pre-existing conditions
- Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly in-person/virtual exercise classes
- 'Bikes for Work' and 'Electric Car' scheme
- Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books
- Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks
- Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities
- Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling
- A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%
- Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year
We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments due to a disability or health condition at any stage of your application or interview, please let us know. You can contact us at to discuss how we can support you to perform at your best.