Staff Writer - Running Shoes
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RTINGS.com is hiring a Staff Writer - Running Shoes in Montréal, full-time, onsite, to translate lab tests and market data into buying recommendations, product reviews, video scripts, and community Q&A, helping shape the world’s leading independent review site. You’ll thrive on deep research, clear shoe differentiation, and serving multiple audiences within a collaborative lab that values transparency and teamwork. Qualifications include strong English writing, the ability to adapt content for different audiences, solid analytical skills, and a fast learner; prior product review or retail experience is a bonus. Salary ranges CAD 52k to 105k; English proficiency is required for Quebec. Apply with writing samples, links to reviews, and a plan for a future piece that demonstrates audience-focused storytelling and market insight, plus note your running background.
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
This position might NOT be for you if:
- You spend a lot of time running, but don't spend much time thinking about the technical side of shoes.
- You have really strong loyalty to one or two brands and only run in their shoes. We review objectively most brands and require good market knowledge.
- You think that your own shoes needs are universal. We help millions of people with various needs.
- You are only interested in data. Our goal is to help people.
- You're looking for a platform to share your opinions about running shoes. We work collaboratively as a team to provide data-driven reviews
Qualification/Experience
- Strong English communication & writing skills
- Ability to write and adapt content for multiple intended audiences
- Strong analytical skills
- Fast learner
- Previous experience writing product reviews and/or working in retail/sales is a bonus
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
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.
Salary$52,000—$105,000 CAD