Shopping & Products Writer

About BuzzFeed, Inc.

BuzzFeed, Inc. (Nasdaq: BZFD) is home to the best of the internet with a mission to spread joy and truth. Across entertainment, news, food, pop culture, and commerce, our brands drive conversation and inspire what audiences watch, read, and buy now — and into the future. Born on the internet in 2006, BuzzFeed, Inc. is committed to improving it: providing trusted, quality, brand-safe entertainment to hundreds of millions of people; making content on the internet more inclusive, empathetic, and creative; and inspiring our audience to live better lives. 

Business Area: Content

Job Category: Editorial

Salary: $70,000.00- $75,000.00 USD

Union Status: Non-Union 

BuzzFeed Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We reserve the ability to adjust the final compensation for this role based on the final candidate's experience, skillset, certifications, and geography.

The Role

BuzzFeed Shopping is a destination for service-oriented, entertaining, and informative affiliate content for our fellow shopping enthusiasts (see our “Shopping” page for examples). We are seeking a shopping- and products-focused writer who shares our passion for thoughtfully curating products, enabling readers to make meaningful and informed purchases that enhance their lives. 

The ideal candidate for this full-time position is an experienced and conversational writer with proven skill in consumer- and shopping-related content. They will help our audience discover great products through fun and informative formats, including roundups, SEO guides, deals content, and more. Suppose you're the type of person who's constantly discovering quirky kitchen gadgets and/or interesting stores, digging into reviews to find out which viral skincare products actually work, and sending links to your friends until they beg you to stop. In that case, we'd love to hear from you!

You Will

• Research products in various categories and price points that are of interest to the BuzzFeed audience.
• Write shareable, unique, and service-forward product roundups as well as SEO-friendly shopping guides and reviews.
• Track and analyze your posts' site traffic and affiliate analytics.

You Have

• 2+ years of experience writing affiliate shopping stories for a website, or exemplary blogging/writing experience about consumer products.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Flawless spelling, grammar, and usage in your writing. 
• Genuine love for the internet and online shopping.
• A positive, curious, playful disposition with a sense of humor.
• Firm understanding of the BuzzFeed audience and voice.

FYI — just because you don’t meet every requirement doesn’t mean we don’t want to hear from you. If you think you’d be a good fit for the job anyway, use your application to show us why

To Apply

• In lieu of a traditional cover letter, please include a response to the following with your application:
• Discuss your shopping habits (for example: what do you always buy in-store vs. online, how do you find a good deal, what ~special tricks~ do you use that most people don’t know about, etc.).  
• Tell us about a couple of products that you’re obsessed with.
• Include links to any relevant previous work, social media profiles, or portfolios.

Note: BuzzFeed Inc. offers remote/flexible work (unless specified to be required to be in-person) and open to hiring remote candidates who are residents in the following states: CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, KY, MA, MD, MI, MS, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, and WA.  For non-sales roles, we can also hire in AR, AZ, KS, MO, SC, and VT.

Life at BuzzFeed, Inc.

We celebrate inclusion and are committed to equal-opportunity employment. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.

You can expect:

• A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth through work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning Team, our Employee Resource Groups, and more.
• An attractive and equitable compensation package, including salary.
• A well-rounded benefits program featuring paid time off, unlimited sick time, comprehensive medical benefits, a family leave policy, access to mental health platforms, retirement plans, health and wellness discounts, and much more.