Staff Writer - Running Shoes at RTINGS.com

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 

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  

• 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  

• 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!  

RTINGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.