This assignment posting is for an Agency Worker opportunity with Dotdash Meredith. The Agency Worker is paid by a staffing agency employer. Agency Workers will receive a W2 from the staffing agency reporting their earnings for tax purposes. Commerce News and Deals Writer, Amazon Vertical The Commerce team is looking for a News and Deals Writer for the Amazon vertical to create shopping content for several Dotdash Meredith brands — Travel and Leisure, PEOPLE, InStyle, Food & Wine, Real Simple, and more — focusing on deals and compelling products on sale. They will have the opportunity to write content covering all product categories, including travel, fashion, beauty, home, food, and tech. This role requires someone who is passionate about writing, shopping, finding great deals, and can produce multiple articles per day, creating content that inspires Dotdash Meredith’s large audiences to make informed purchases. This is a 40-hour/week contract position with competitive hourly rates commensurate with experience. The right candidate will have the potential to extend their contract and may have the opportunity to join the team full-time. Writers must be based in the U.S. and be comfortable working remotely or near a Dotdash Meredith office (NYC, Des Moines, LA, Chicago). If interested, apply by filling out this application and sending three writing clips and a one paragraph summary of your experience to Shalwah Evans at shalwah.evans@dotdashmdp.com. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Assignment Details: 40 hours a week Start date: July 2025 End date: 3-6 months with potential to extend Hourly rate: $28-35 Location: Remote - US or near a DDM Office Assignment Responsibilities: Pitch and write multiple timely, deal-oriented shopping articles daily that generate strong affiliate revenue Use data and analytics to brainstorm and guide content decisions Collaborate closely with writers and editors on the Commerce team and across Dotdash Meredith Keep up with all things related to Amazon, including new product launches, sales, and large sale events Build own content within CMS Research, reach out to, and interview experts to provide background information and quotes as needed Attend and participate in weekly meetings Prepare content for major shopping events, like Prime Day and Black Friday Skills/Experience: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment that works across multiple brands A strong, fast writer who produces clean copy with few edits and is well-versed in Amazon; experience writing shopping content is a plus An avid traveler who’s constantly searching for a deal Familiar with SEO best practices and have experience creating SEO-driven content Well-versed with AP style Familiar with the Dotdash Meredith portfolio, and able to adapt to numerous brand voices and writing styles Experienced with digital media tools such as a CMS and Google Analytics; Greenhouse experience is a plus Comfortable working with data and analytics and conducting keyword research An expert in writing compelling headlines that drive high engagement/page views Excellent at communicating with others You have 2+ years related experience Dotdash Meredith is America’s largest digital and print publisher. Our 40+ iconic and fast-growing brands harness the best intent-driven content, the fastest sites, and the fewest ads to help nearly 200 million people every month, including 95 percent of US women, make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. Dotdash Meredith brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, FOOD & WINE, The Spruce, Allrecipes, Byrdie, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, Southern Living and more. Please be aware of fraudulent recruiters offering opportunities at Dotdash Meredith. If you are in conversations about a job opportunity and wish to confirm its validity, please reach out directly to hrconcerns@dotdashmdp.com.