Commerce Editor, Allure

Condé Nast is a global media company producing high-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 iconic media properties such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, GQ, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler, Allure, AD, Bon Appétit, and Wired.

About the role

As the Commerce Editor for Allure, you will execute a clear content strategy that aligns with the brand’s vision while writing and editing shoppable, engaging editorial content. This role requires a strong background in the beauty industry and deep expertise in affiliate commerce. You will manage a high volume of stories, analyze performance metrics, and drive revenue through strategic partnerships. This position reports to the Senior Commerce Director for Allure.

Responsibilities

• Manage a roster of freelancers, including pay scales, deadlines, and talent development.
• Maintain and optimize Allure’s testing methodologies and UGC best practices.
• Drive a clear editorial point of view for product and shopping recommendations tailored to the Allure reader.
• Partner with the commerce team on shoppable newsletters.
• Apply SEO and GEO best practices to commerce-driven posts and the editorial calendar.
• Pitch and execute commerce partnerships.
• Identify commerce opportunities by analyzing purchasing data, site analytics, competitive research, and consumer trends.
• Participate in editorial meetings and collaborate with vertical editors to develop commerce opportunities aligned with Allure’s brand voice.
• Coordinate with the Commerce and Audience Development teams to share data and best practices for editorial decision-making.
• Optimize revenue opportunities with affiliate link partners and build direct relationships with retailers and brands.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience editing commerce content at a digital property, with prior beauty writing experience.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage a daily content calendar and shopping tentpoles.
• Experience managing a team and working with freelancers.
• Demonstrated experience in beauty product testing, documentation, and creating video-forward commerce content.
• Familiarity with executing content across site, social, and newsletters strategically.
• Solid knowledge of SEO tactics to attract a buying audience.
• Experience analyzing performance across verticals, product categories, retailers, and content types to optimize revenue.
• Experience managing product sourcing logistics at a digital property (editorial or commerce).
• Strong organizational skills, a self-directed work style, and polished communication skills.
• A self-starter who thrives in accelerating the growth of Condé Nast’s commerce business.

Pay

The expected base salary range for this position is $80,000–$94,000. Salary offers are based on skills, experience, and education. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, eligible candidates may receive discretionary bonus compensation. This is a guild position.