Fashion News Editor, Elle

$67,000 - $77,000/Yr

Hearst Media Services - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Fashion News Editor at Elle is responsible for creating engaging and trend-driven fashion content across various platforms. This role requires a deep understanding of the fashion industry, the ability to write compelling articles, and the skill to cover live events with authority. The editor will work closely with in-house writers and freelancers to produce high-quality digital posts and social media content, ensuring that Elle's style coverage remains authoritative and elevated.

Responsibilities

• Pitch and produce daily digital posts, as well as edit digital posts by in-house writers and freelancers.
• Cover live fashion events with authority, including runway shows and brand events.
• Write fashion articles; interview experts and make market selections.
• Create social media content (Instagram, TikTok, etc.) to bring our content to life beyond print and the website.
• Work with our ecommerce lead on newsletters, social media packages, etc., as needed.

Requirements

• 5-6 years of post-grad experience editing and/or writing for a digital consumer publication, with a particular emphasis on fashion content.
• Strong voice and presence on social media in the fashion and culture space.
• Creative ideator, passionate about developing 360-degree franchises and programs (digital, print, social, experiential) around fashion.
• Willingness to travel to cover fashion events and launches.
• Knowledgeable about SEO best practices and able to utilize Google Analytics or other tools.
• Deep knowledge of fashion, fashion trends, and the industry, with meaningful relationships in the fashion world.
• Confident writing for digital and social media in the Elle voice.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $67,000 - $77,000 per year.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Opportunity to work with a leading media company with a diverse portfolio.