Updates Writer, Home/Outdoors/Travel, Wirecutter - Product Review Specialist

Join the Wirecutter Team as an Updates Writer and Help Shape the Future of Product Reviews

Wirecutter, a part of The New York Times Company, is seeking an experienced Updates Writer to join our team of product review specialists. As an Updates Writer, you will play a crucial role in keeping our catalog of home goods, outdoors, and travel product reviews and recommendations up-to-date and useful for our readers. If you have a passion for product research, testing, and writing, and are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.

About Wirecutter and The New York Times Company

Wirecutter is a product review website that helps readers make informed purchasing decisions. Our team of experienced writers, editors, and researchers work together to test and review products, providing readers with unbiased and comprehensive recommendations. As a part of The New York Times Company, we are committed to independent journalism and seeking the truth.

The New York Times Company is a world-renowned media company that has been in operation for over 150 years. Our mission is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. We believe that independent journalism is at the heart of all we do, and we are committed to making journalism so good that it's worth paying for.

Key Responsibilities

• Update Reviews: Update reviews with new information, such as upcoming changes to our recommendations, products that we look forward to testing, and recent or long-term testing notes.
• Monitor Industry News: Scan industry news regularly for changes that affect products and advice in your areas of coverage, communicating swift responses to our readers with our editors and social media team.
• Cyclical Planning: Be directly involved in our cyclical planning process, collaborating with writers, editors, and SEO strategists to map out and execute on sweeps and updates for reviews and other posts.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with copy editors, fact checkers, photo editors, and producers to move changes through our editorial process.
• Content Management: Use our customized content management system to edit live reviews, following process and staying up to date on best practices.
• Database Maintenance: Help maintain and improve our databases of everything we've published, tested, and recommended.
• Special Projects: Assist with updates for retail events, curated Wirecutter deal events, and other seasonal projects.
• Pitch and Write: Pitch, write, and rewrite reviews and blog posts in and sometimes outside of your areas of coverage.

Requirements and Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Journalistic Experience: 3+ years of journalistic experience or training; other professional experience writing about products or technology appreciated.
• Product Knowledge: Interest in or experience with home/decor goods, outdoor gear, and/or travel products.
• Technical Skills: Experience with basic HTML and Wordpress, or similar online publishing platforms.
• Familiarity with Industry: Familiarity with other publications that cover home and decor, the outdoors, traveling, and new products.
• Deadline Management: Ability to work on deadline on multiple projects.
• Problem-Solving: Creativity in problem-solving.
• Remote Work: Experience working with remote teams and collaborative software appreciated.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Product Research: Enthusiasm for product research and testing methods.
• Empathy for Readers: Empathy for the confused or frustrated shopper and interest in improving the shopping and buying experience for our readers.
• Self-Organization: Self-organized and motivated, with effective communication skills.

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans: Medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their families.
• Health and Wellness Programs: Health and wellness programs.
• 401(k) Plan: A 401(k) plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid Vacation: Paid vacation.
• Paid Parental Leave: Paid parental leave.

Work Environment and Company Culture

We are a remote-friendly company and offer flexible work arrangements. Our team is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strive to create an inclusive and welcoming work environment. We value creativity, innovation, and collaboration, and we are always looking for talented individuals who share our passion for product reviews and journalism.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and experienced writer who is passionate about product reviews and journalism, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your resume, cover letter, and any writing samples you may have.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer: The New York Times Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law.

Apply Now: Don't miss this opportunity to join our team and shape the future of product reviews. Apply now and let's build the future together!