Editor, Deals (Coupons)
Description
The Opportunity:
CNET Group — home to CNET, PCMag, ZDNET, Mashable and Lifehacker — seeks an experienced Deals Editor to join our editorial commerce team. The successful candidate is passionate about helping everyday people find legitimate, outstanding deals on quality products. This role will research, vet, and write articles showcasing live deals. It will also edit and update team work, ensuring accuracy.
The successful candidate exercises keen attention to detail, is adept at following and upholding editorial standards, and is an excellent writer and verbal communicator who engages readers and teammates alike.
This person works quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment, thinks on their feet, and can motivate others to perform their best work. As an editor who is also a terrific writer, they have experience overseeing group work. They are the consummate team player who collaborates effectively with others across time zones, including collaboration with US-based teammates.
This role requires original, human-generated work at all times, in adherence with our editorial policy. The Deals Editor reports to and works closely with the Director of Commerce, and with colleagues across the Commerce team.
Candidates will demonstrate their skill in a writing test.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and edit the work of Deals colleagues according to editorial standards
- Research, vet, and write deals content, verifying accuracy and editorial best practices, including documentation
- Help maintain a workflow for identifying new and updated deals content
- Collaborate closely with Edit colleagues across teams and time zones
- Think critically – As an editor, it’s crucial that you’re a critical thinker who can identify and escalate potential issues, make suggestions, quickly adopt learnings, and follow-up with team members and leaders
Job Qualifications:
- 2+ years of editing experience or commensurate, preferably in service journalism
- 2+ years of writing experience or commensurate, preferably in service journalism
- Able to handle multiple projects with short deadlines
- Comfortable getting into the weeds on topics you are not an expert in, to ensure submitted writing is accurate and authoritative
- Willingness to occasionally work outside of standard hours to support business needs during major events
About CNET Group:
CNET Group (part of Ziff Davis) represents a growing portfolio of trusted digital media brands—including CNET, PCMag, Mashable, Lifehacker, and ZDNet—specializing in tech reviews, news, and advice. Reaching over 81 million monthly users, we help consumers navigate, purchase, and enjoy technology through expert analysis and in-depth reporting. Our content empowers the world to use tech for personal development in all areas of life, and we seamlessly guide our readers toward the products and services that make their lives better.
About Ziff Davis:
Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, connectivity, health, cybersecurity, and martech. Today, Ziff Davis is focused on seven key verticals – Technology, Connectivity, Shopping, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Cybersecurity and Marketing Technology. Its brands include IGN, Mashable, RetailMeNot, PCMag, Humble Bundle, Spiceworks, Ookla (Speedtest), RootMetrics, Everyday Health, BabyCenter, Moz, iContact and Vipre Security.
Our Benefits:
CNET Group offers competitive salaries in addition to robust, health and wellness-focused benefits. We are committed to work-life balance with paid time off, paid holidays and extended leave of absence, when you need it.
At Ziff Davis, we remain dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We offer Employee Resource Groups, company-sponsored events, and regular opportunities for professional growth through educational support, mentorship programs, and career development resources. Our employees are recognized and celebrated through employee engagement programs and recognition awards.
If you're seeking a dynamic and collaborative work environment where you can see the direct impact of your performance and thrive both personally and professionally, then CNET Group is the place for you.
Ziff Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Ziff Davis, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has always been about fairness, equal opportunity, and belonging. DEI enables us to attract and retain the best talent, regardless of background or circumstances, while enabling our thousands of employees worldwide to thrive. If you have a disability or learning difficulty that requires accommodation, please let us know by sending an email to Ziff Davis, Inc at [email protected].
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