The Commerce Director will work closely with the VP of Content Development to lead commerce and affiliate strategy for SHE Media, specifically on SheKnows and STYLECASTER. The role will own all post-sale strategy and execution on sponsored affiliate campaigns by ideating, assigning, editing, project managing, tracking and reporting this content with an eye towards performance. This person will also directly manage our Commerce Editors and support their sites’ traditional commission revenue growth and strategy.

This person must be a data-oriented, organized multi-tasker who thrives on collaboration and has experience in creating product-driven content for our pro-women audiences that drives affiliate revenue. The right candidate has a keen understanding of what users will read and engage with across multiple platforms on a wide variety of topics spanning fashion, beauty, health, parenting, food, home decor and entertainment.

The Work:

• Manage strategy and efforts for sponsored affiliate campaigns and partnerships (Target, QVC, etc), including content ideation, planning, assigning and editing for these programs

• Recruit and train new freelance writers to support execution of sponsored affiliate programs
• Work closely with Affiliate Partnerships Manager to ideate performance-driven flat fee campaigns that are successful and win repeat business

• Mentor and oversee site commerce leads to create data-backed commerce content that drives commission revenue growth
• Provide big-picture direction and support on commerce event coverage such as Black Friday, Prime Day, Nordstrom Anniversary Sale and more
• Pull regular reporting on a weekly and monthly basis for the editorial brands to help them understand how their content is performing with recommendations and insights

• Train and work with staff editors to optimize shoppable editorial content for affiliate revenue

The Fine Print:

• 8+ years of professional writing/editing experience, with at least two years working on e-commerce stories
• Strong mentor and manager with a rolodex of freelance writers in the digital commerce space
• A demonstrated understanding of the modern woman's shopping space, including trends and brands across beauty, fashion, parenting, and lifestyle
• Exceptional skills in writing and packaging content through an inclusive, body-positive, pro-woman lens
• Well-versed in digital and affiliate strategy, analytics, and SEO best practices

Typical wage range: $110k - $130k

Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range. The total compensation package for this position will also include other elements, a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits including 401(k) eligibility and paid time off benefits. PMC is committed to the health and wellness of our employees. As part of our company-wide rollout of PMC’s paid healthcare plan, effective for this role July 1, 2023, the company will pay 100% of the monthly health, dental and vision plan premiums for the employee and their family. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If you have more or less experience than specified on this job posting, please apply and list your salary expectations.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors).

It’s all About You…

At PMC, your wellness is top of mind. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to nurture you and your loved ones, including pets! Our package includes Healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) HSA with an employer contribution, FSA (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter), EAP, Life Insurance, 401K with an employer match, Paid Parental Leave, Long-term Disability, generous Paid Time off (PTO), Pet Insurance, and Home & Auto insurance. Our Wellness initiatives rotate yoga, meditation, wellness weeks on a variety of topics, and financial wellness. We continuously elevate our offerings with more, for you.

About SHE Media:

SHE Media is a mission-driven media company created by and for women reaching 80 million unique visitors per month (ComScore, January 2021). SHE Media publishes inspiring and informative lifestyle content ranging from food and family to health, career and entertainment. Our content is curated from thousands of diverse sources, creating a living tapestry of the joy, the messy and the magical moments that embody our lives. Through our flagship editorial sites and our proprietary SHE Media Partner Network of hand-picked publishers and top lifestyle creators, we produce digital and live media content that connects and inspires millions of people.

SHE Media encompasses a family of leading media properties and a network of premium publishers and independent content creators. In addition to our flagship editorial sites, SheKnows, STYLECASTER and Soaps.com, SHE Media’s BlogHer is home to the world’s leading content and event platform with a mission to provide economic empowerment for all women. The SHE Media Partner Network represents a community of 1,500 independent publishers and 20,000+ social content creators, providing the foundation for a scalable, sustainable economic model for entrepreneurs and small businesses.

SHE Media is also the creator of innovative platforms that include: Hatch, an award-winning video series featuring Gen Z-generated content; and BlogHer’s Voices of the Year, honoring powerful, culture-shifting women across industries. As part of Penske Media Corporation (PMC), SHE Media is based in New York, with offices in Los Angeles, Chicago and Scottsdale. Follow SHE Media on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

About Penske Media Corporation

Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate audience. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media and a platform innovator, reaching viewers on all screens across its ever-growing constellation of iconic brands, which includes Variety, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Dick Clark Productions, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, Sportico, BGR, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, Vibe, IndieWire, Dirt, Artforum, Gold Derby, Spy.com and Luminate, the premier data and analytics company. PMC’s journalists and content creators deliver daily the most comprehensive news and information in their industries and areas of coverage, unequaled in ambition, depth, and courage. In addition, PMC owns several vital cultural events such as SXSW, LA3C, Life is Beautiful, Latin Music Week and ATX Television Festival. Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 14 countries worldwide, PMC believes companies should not only be profitable but also forces for good www.pmc.com.