Join the World's Leading Product Review Company as a Staff Writer - Running Shoes! This is your opportunity to make a real impact in the industry. You'll dive deep into the latest technologies and your expertise and passion will be crucial in setting industry standards and driving innovation. Help shape the future of product reviews and become part of the trusted source consumers rely on to make informed purchasing decisions based on their needs!

At RTINGS.com, we strive for our writers to have the best knowledge and understanding in the industry – no matter what product we’re reviewing or article we’re writing. We have a collaborative environment that values transparency, teamwork and developing expertise. We have the best tools and resources in our lab to be able to dig deeper and understand how products and technologies work in a way that ensures our reviews represent the best knowledge and experience available anywhere.

Are you an expert, or strive to become one? If so, we have the environment to help you succeed and deliver a meaningful impact at the largest independent review website.

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 

The data-oriented testing of running shoes is performed by a different role. The primary responsibility of the Staff Writer is to use the results from testing to understand how a product performs and where it fits in the market, and to communicate this understanding through various types of work:

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)
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 

Strong English communication & writing skills
Strong analytical skills
Fast learner
Previous experience writing product reviews and/or working in retail/sales is a bonus

*We're open to hiring either an entry-level candidate, or one with more experience as follows:

Writer I
Entry level position, but other levels can be achieved within two years of employment.
Salary range: $52-$57k

Less than two years of professional and writing experience
You are a runner
You are familiar with the running shoe market
You are interested in learning how to write for different intended audiences and grow into Writer Level II

Writer II
Note: Further advancement exists beyond this role.
Salary range: $62-$85k

More than two years of professional writing experience
Deep interest and technical understanding of running shoes and their material
You participate in various hobbyist communities like subreddits and Discord channels related to running and running gear

Senior
There is also a potential career path in management after Writer II, becoming a Team Lead, which is a different role that we hiring for.
Salary range: $80-105k

You are a recognized voice in running communities.
You have a deep technical understanding about different shoe design and their related running intent.
You have a significant shoe rotation
You have written shoe reviews in the past
You have leadership/management experience

Does this position interest you?   

Don't hesitate any longer, apply and come join our amazing team! 

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 Canada.

Salary

$52,000—$105,000 CAD

Staff Writer - Running Shoes

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