Content Specialist, Affiliate Marketing (Revenue)

COMPANY OVERVIEW

The Globe and Mail is a national icon and one of Canada's most recognized media brands. We proudly serve as a trusted destination for Canadians seeking the highest caliber of journalism, and we've garnered international acclaim for our data visualization, design, and creative storytelling.

We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity by reflecting all Canadians in both the stories that we tell and the composition of our workforce.

We are proud partners with organizations like Indigenous Works, Pride at Work, the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, and we are a signatory of the BlackNorth Initiative.

Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, we offer flexible work arrangements and support programs. We also invest in our employees' growth through training and mentorship opportunities, enabling you to expand your skills and embrace new challenges.

No matter your position at The Globe, you'll be an integral part of an organization dedicated to making a positive difference in Canada. Join us.

POSITION OVERVIEW :

The Globe and Mail is seeking an experienced and dynamic Content Specialist to join our Commerce and Affiliate Team. The role will be responsible for writing and compiling consumer recommendations across various categories, including fashion, beauty, home goods, kids, technology, travel, health and more.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of affiliate commerce and a knack for writing and compiling articles, reviews and roundups that help our audience make informed purchasing decisions.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Write and compile high-quality consumer recommendation content across multiple categories, enabled with affiliate links.
• Collaborate with editorial team, product growth team and external partners to develop engaging and informative shopping guides and relevant articles.
• Ensure all affiliate content is accurate and compelling.
• Develop and manage a content calendar to maintain a steady flow of content.
• Identify and evaluate products for recommendation, leveraging affiliate commerce opportunities.
• Stay up-to-date with market trends and audience preferences to keep content relevant and engaging.
• Work with marketing and audience teams to promote content and drive audience engagement.
• Conduct regular content audits to identify opportunities for improvement and update outdated information.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Communications, or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience working in affiliate commerce.
• Proven experience as a content producer, preferably in consumer recommendations or related media.
• Exceptional writing and proofreading skills.
• Strong understanding of affiliate commerce and SEO best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creative mindset with a keen eye for trends and innovative content ideas.
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and social media platforms.
• Proven ability to work in a daily fast paced environment.

WHY CHOOSE THE GLOBE :

The Globe’s mission is to deliver essential content news, information, analysis and insights for aspiring individuals and strong communities.

The Globe is committed to providing a respectful and inclusive workplace that upholds our values of integrity, collaboration, innovation and accountability.

As Canada’s most respected media brand The Globe is dedicated to making a difference to Canada and you can make a difference by working with us.

WE OFFER :

• Competitive compensation to ensure we hire, retain and reward team members
• Hybrid work environment that promotes work-life balance
• Generous vacation and flexible work arrangements
• Parental leave top-up
• Competitive health and dental benefits
• Defined Benefit pension plan
• Annual wellness subsidy
• On-site chiropractor and registered massage therapist
• Employee and family assistance program
• Free digital subscription to and 40% off other Globe products
• Education assistance for external training courses

SUPPORTING YOUR GROWTH :

We are committed to creating equitable opportunities for all employees, to enable everyone to reach their full potential.

This commitment is embedded in our strategic plan and core values.

• There are lateral and upward advancement opportunities for rewarding and developing careers.
• We believe in mentorship and collaborative peer-to-peer learning and have both formal and informal programs in place to encourage knowledge-sharing.
• We support continuing education and provide both internal and external opportunities for training and development.
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