Content Writer - Pro Video Product Descriptions Job at B&H Photo in New York

At over 50 years old and counting, B&H has built a reputation as the trusted resource for photography and videography enthusiasts via its NYC SuperStore and its award-winning website. Long known as "The Professionals Source", B&H is recognized by savvy consumers worldwide for its honest, knowledgeable guidance, expert tips and articles and always-great prices.

B&H offers competitive salaries, medical benefits, a 401K plan, employee discounts and opportunities to grow within a high-energy, low-attitude environment. Make your move to B&H today!

The Content Writer creates engaging, accurate, and informative product descriptions that blend clarity and expertise. A well-written product description gives customers trustworthy insight and relatable perspective through a comprehensive overview, which highlights important benefits, real-world applications, notable features, and vital technical specifications.

The Content Writers work should strive to empower B&H customers to make informed decisions through accurate, meaningful, and engaging content. Content Writers are generally responsible for items within their assigned category (e.g. accessories). They will also handle correction requests, select customer Q&As, and additional tasks as needed.

A Content Writer must have in-depth knowledge and experience in film, video, and/or lighting.

Essential Responsibilities:

Conducts comprehensive research on assigned products utilizing professional, vendor, blog and other relevant resources

Collaborates with internal departments to gain information for product descriptions

Prioritizes workflow to complete high urgency descriptions

Drafts a complete, professional, customized, and non-copied description to elucidate and improve customer understanding of a product and related features

Responds to bugs or requests to correct and update description content

Composes additional content for necessary fields such as Whats in the Box, technical specifications, etc.

Writes material in conformity to company formatting and content standards

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

In-depth knowledge in film and video equipment

Creative writing skills and ability to create a personable aura in writing

Professional written and verbal communication skills

Strong research skills

Ability to learn new product and computer technologies

Proficient knowledge of Microsoft office

Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and to work under pressure

Detail-oriented and organizational skills

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex or gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please let us know.

Job Details

Pay Type Hourly

Hiring Min Rate 26 USD

Hiring Max Rate 30 USD