Culture Writer, ELLE
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 67000 - 75000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Be Part of Whats Next
ELLE is seeking a Culture Writer to help shape smart stylish and culturally fluent coverage across entertainment arts and celebrity. This role plays a key part in defining ELLEs voice in culturespotlighting what matters now and whats coming next for a curious engaged audience.
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 Youre Doing)
- Pitch write and occasionally edit culture stories for ELLE across digital and print including daily news recaps explainers features and awards coverage
- Collaborate with editors to plan and execute coverage around weekly TV film music arts and book releases as well as major cultural moments and brand tentpoles
- Interview talent and help coordinate complementary social coverage
- Partner closely with the Senior Culture Editor SEO team and broader editorial network to optimize content strategy across platforms
- Build and maintain strong relationships with publicists studios labels publishers and talent representatives
- Attend industry events screenings and red carpets to report and generate timely coverage
Qualifications (What Were Looking For)
- Strong editorial judgment and clean engaging writing with a clear point of view
- A deep understanding of ELLEs voice audience and position in culture
- Demonstrated experience covering movies TV music books art or other entertainment-driven beats
- Curiosity and enthusiasm for spotting breaking news trends and emerging voices in culture
- Comfort working in CMS platforms and using digital tools including analytics platforms
- Ability to collaborate across teams while thriving in a fast-paced editorial environment
- Flexibility to work nights and weekends as needed for coverage
- This role is based in New York City and operates on a hybrid schedule with four days per week in the office
Benefits (What We Offer)
- 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 $67000 $75000. 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.
Key Skills
- Photography
- Proofreading
- Fact check
- Interviewing
- AP Style
- Journalism
- SEO
- Copywriting
- Creative Writing
- Wordpress
- Blogging
- 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
