Dow Jones - New York, NY

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
New York, NY
Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Wall Street Journal is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced women's fashion editor to join the fashion team of Off Duty, a vibrant and sophisticated lifestyle section featured in the Weekend print edition and across all digital platforms. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the team to develop and edit womenswear stories that not only highlight current trends but also address lifestyle challenges in a smart and journalistic manner. Your responsibilities will include identifying and coordinating the photography of relevant clothing and accessories, ensuring that the visual elements complement the written content effectively. As a women's fashion editor, you will maintain a constant awareness of current fashion trends and the various challenges readers face when it comes to dressing. You will edit stories to align with Off Duty's service-oriented agenda, ensuring that they meet the expectations for witty, stylish, and sophisticated writing while adhering to the journalistic and ethical standards of The Wall Street Journal. Additionally, you will cover the womenswear market, attending industry appointments as necessary to stay informed about the latest developments in the field. Your role will also involve building a strong network of freelance writers and guiding their stories through the proofing and fact-checking process. You will act as a liaison between editors, art, photo, and digital departments, fully participating in the planning of digital presentations, optimizing stories for SEO, and tracking their digital performance. Furthermore, you will be responsible for all story planning and schedule organization matters, ensuring that the editorial calendar is well-managed and that deadlines are met.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and edit womenswear stories that highlight trends and solve lifestyle problems.
  • Maintain familiarity with current fashion trends and challenges in dressing.
  • Edit stories to meet Off Duty's service-oriented agenda and journalistic standards.
  • Cover the womenswear market and attend industry appointments as needed.
  • Build a network of freelance writers and manage the proofing and fact-checking process.
  • Liaise between editors, art, photo, and digital departments for story planning and optimization.
  • Track digital performance of stories and optimize for SEO.

Requirements

  • Strong editing skills and original packaging instincts.
  • At least 4-5 years of experience in print and digital lifestyle journalism.
  • Thorough understanding of womenswear trends and accessibility for a broad readership.
  • Elite organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Sophisticated taste level and visual sense.
  • Digital savvy with experience in engaging digital readers and crafting social media strategies.

Nice-to-haves

  • A sharp sense of humor.
  • Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and competitive benefits package including physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, and transportation benefits.
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