Editorial Assistant, Elle Decor

$60,000 - $61,500/Yr

Hearst - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Editorial Assistant will provide essential administrative support to the Editorial Director of Elle Décor and Town & Country, ensuring the smooth operation of the creative team in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. This role involves managing schedules, travel arrangements, expense reports, and project coordination, while also contributing to editorial planning and creative processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily schedule and calendar
• Organize and file expense reports on a timely basis
• Manage communication and arrange meetings with contacts at all levels of seniority
• Organize business travel arrangements
• Coordinate special events
• Help prepare decks, remarks or presentations for meetings and events
• Send out invites and issues to key contributors
• Conduct miscellaneous research, errands, and administrative tasks
• Procure credit information for market pages and assist with market duties as needed
• Report and write SEO, e-commerce, and other stories for townandcountrymag.com and elledecor.com

Requirements

• Must be a college graduate
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational, issue-resolution, and decision-making skills
• Sound judgment and discretion to handle confidential material
• Prior experience with administrative duties during an internship at a magazine or in a related field is preferred
• Skilled reporter and writer with a desire to learn about media operations
• Familiarity with Outlook, Powerpoint, and Excel; knowledge of K4 or Woodwing production system is helpful

Benefits

• Base salary between $60,000-$61,500
• Position covered under the Writers Guild of America, East, Collective Bargaining Agreement