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 Professional’s 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!
Job Overview:
The Content Writer contributes original, expertly written, yet both customer-oriented and easily understood product descriptions for an assigned product category (Pro/Consumer Photo, Video, Computers, Audio, etc). A well-written product description includes a detailed overview, which summarizes various benefits of the product, as well as elaborating and highlighting the specific features and unique technologies.
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 that clearly explains and improves 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 “what’s in the box,” specifications, etc
- Writes material in conformity to company formatting and content standards
- Stay abreast of market trends/technologies
Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- In-depth knowledge of assigned product category
- Creative writing skills and ability to create a personable aura in writing that is simple and easily understood by the customer
- 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
Preferred Education, Experience and Licenses:
- Minimum 3-5 years composing original written materials (blogs, reviews, product descriptions, etc) related to B&H relevant electronics categories
- Minimum 2-4 years operating professional-level technology within assigned department
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.
