Executive Commerce Director (WIRED)

TL;DR

Executive Commerce Director (WIRED): Developing and executing the overarching commerce strategy for WIRED to drive growth in tech, home, and lifestyle sectors with an accent on disrupting the affiliate model and launching direct-to-consumer experiences. Focus on building revenue streams, managing cross-functional teams, and optimizing on-site ecommerce performance.

Location: Must be based in New York, NY

Salary: $195,000–$205,000

Company

hirify.global is a global media company reaching over 1 billion consumers across 32 territories with iconic brands including Vogue, GQ, and Wired.

What you will do

• Develop and implement the commerce strategy for WIRED to meet ambitious growth and profit targets.
• Lead a dedicated team of writers, editors, and producers to deliver high-quality commerce content.
• Disrupt the current affiliate model by launching direct-to-consumer experiences and on-site checkout solutions.
• Partner with product, data, and editorial teams to optimize site performance and user engagement.
• Negotiate enterprise-level strategic alliances and multiyear contracts with tier-one retailers.
• Manage profit and loss, including revenue forecasting and personnel budget oversight.

Requirements

• 15 years of dedicated content and commerce experience with a proven track record in scaling businesses.
• 5 years of leadership experience managing teams and fostering inclusive environments.
• Deep understanding of the product recommendation ecosystem across search, social, and newsletters.
• Experience running a direct-to-consumer business, including first-party data management and email marketing.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Proficiency in revenue planning, forecasting, and data-informed decision-making.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with world-renowned media properties.
• Eligibility for discretionary bonus compensation.
• Collaborative environment working across editorial, advertising, and engineering teams.