Staff Writer - Running Shoes
Overview of what we offer:
- Very competitive salaries
- Flexible schedule
- Fully paid collective insurance benefits
- RRSP employer contribution
- Fitness reimbursement contribution
- Commute benefit contribution
- Employee referral program
- Culture of fun and get together
- When working at the office, beverages are on us!
Responsibilities
- Write and update buying recommendations (example)
- Write and update product reviews (example) and comparisons between products (example)
- Write scripts for videos that review products, compare products, or recommend products to buy (example for TVs)
- Interact with our community and answer questions (example)
Personality
- You love to run and understand the performance aspects of athletic footwear; You must be able to understand, describe and differentiate running shoes.
- You love doing research and comparing products. You typically spend weeks researching before buying something.
- You like helping people. The whole purpose of our website is to help people find the best product for them.
- Keep up to date with the market news, discussions and opinions surrounding running shoes and equipment
Qualification/Experience
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Advanced Runner (F):
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Advanced Runner (M):
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Strong English communication \& writing skills
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Strong analytical skills
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Fast learner
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Previous experience writing product reviews and/or working in retail/sales is a bonus
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We're open to hiring either an entry-level candidate, or one with more experience as follows:
Writer I
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Less than two years of professional and writing experience
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You are a runner
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You are familiar with the running shoe market
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You are interested in learning how to write for different intended audiences and grow into Writer Level II
Writer II
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More than two years of professional writing experience
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Deep interest and technical understanding of running shoes and their material
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You participate in various hobbyist communities like subreddits and Discord channels related to running and running gear
Senior
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You are a recognized voice in running communities.
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You have a deep technical understanding about different shoe design and their related running intent.
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You have a significant shoe rotation
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You have written shoe reviews in the past
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You have leadership/management experience
Does this position interest you?
Disclaimer: For Quebec candidates: It is important to note that proficiency in English is required due to the international reach of our company, and the need to interact with users, suppliers, customers, etc., outside Quebec. We thank you for your understanding. RTINGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Must be able to work in/relocate to Montreal, Canada.
