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PRODUCT WRITER AND REVIEWER, WIRED Location: 1 World Trade Center, New York, NY Condé Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms. The company’s portfolio includes many of the world’s most respected and influential media properties including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, GQ, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler/Traveller, Allure, AD, Bon Appétit and Wired, among others. JOB DESCRIPTION Location: New York, NY WIRED is seeking a Product Writer and Reviewer to test, review, and write about consumer technology products. A writer in this role will focus on products across a range of categories that will be assigned based on the candidate’s experience. Possible categories including computing/mobile devices, audio/video hardware, smart-home devices, outdoor gear, and desktop and mobile software. Responsibilities: • The Product Writer will write a mix of reviews, buying guides, how tos, deals roundups, and features. They will also pitch ideas for upcoming content. The ideal candidate will be a conversational writer who's confident and careful when reviewing products and can describe the pros and cons of any given item with conviction. Content should be resonant with WIRED’s voice. • Write, edit, and/or refresh 3-4 pieces of 900+ word content per week: A mix of full-length reviews, buying guides, gift guides, news/feature articles, and deals coverage • Research to ensure that product choices are on trend and on brand  • Provide valuable reader service by making useful buying recommendations • Pitch new content each week, request new products for review, and thoroughly test products • Apply SEO and commerce linking best practices to written content • Organize and manage your own time efficiently, take initiative, and communicate effectively This is also a full-time telecommute position. It is also an interdepartmental role. You would be a member of WIRED’s editorial reviews team and also a member of Conde Nast’s Commerce department. Experience writing and/or editing consumer-focused product reviews and guides is needed, as is a love for personal technology and a desire to help readers find the best products (and make the most of them). WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile. Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.

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