Senior Culture Editor, ELLE
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Senior Culture Editor ELLE Overview (Why This Role)
ELLE is seeking a sharp strategic and culturally tuned-in editor to lead our culture sectioncovering the full spectrum of entertainment and the arts. From shaping high-impact celebrity interviews to planning coverage around cant-miss pop culture moments this role is at the center of how ELLE defines culture for millions of readers.
About Hearst Magazines (Why Us)Hearst Magazines portfolio of more than 30 iconic brands in the Cosmopolitan ELLE Esquire Good Housekeeping Harpers BAZAAR and Popular Mechanics inspires entertains and builds new and bold experiences for an engaged and growing audience across digital video social and print reaching nearly 130 million readers and site visitors each month. With sophisticated content creation cutting-edge technology and industry-leading data capabilities we make media and products that move people across all platforms. We are a global media company that publishes nearly 200 magazine editions and 175 websites around the worldand together we are shaping whats next.
Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)- Assign edit and top-edit daily news features and awards coverage for ELLEs culture section
- Plan strategic coverage around TV film music books and major cultural events
- Book talent for interviews digital video social activations and editorial features
- Collaborate with print editors on long-lead features and cohesive brand storytelling
- Manage a network of freelancers for evergreen stories essays interviews and more
- Partner with SEO and analytics teams to optimize and strategize around content performance
- Maintain and grow relationships with publicists studios publishing houses and labels
- Represent ELLE at key industry events including film festivals and red carpets
- 6 years of post-grad experience ideally at a major editorial brand
- Strong editorial judgment with sharp writing and clean line editing skills
- Deep familiarity with ELLEs tone and voice and a passion for pop culture and the arts
- A track record of discovering rising voices and talent in the culture space
- Proficiency with CMS platforms SEO tools and Google Analytics
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced collaborative newsroom environment
- Willingness to work nights and weekends as needed to cover timely events
- Hybrid: This position is based in NYC and requires working in the office 4 days a week
- Work with the Best: Collaborate with top-tier professionals across media advertising tech fashion lifestyle and publishing shaping the future of these dynamic industries.
- Grow Your Skills: Unlock your potential with access to innovative training programs immersive workshops and exclusive industry events.
- Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work empowering you to balance professional success with personal priorities.
- Foster Connection & Belonging: Join our Employee Resource Groups and help create a welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
- Wellness First: Prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision insurance from Day 1.
- Plan for Your Financial Future: Enjoy competitive financial perks including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
The base salary for this role is between $74000 - $89000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors such as: transferable skills work experience business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
Hearst is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This is a position covered under the Writers Guild of America East Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Proofreading
- Fact check
- Adobe Acrobat
- Content Management Systems
- FDA Regulations
- Copy Editing
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Content Development
- Journalism
- Curriculum Development
- Cycling
- Writing Skills
About Company
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous ... View more
