News Writer, W
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
W Magazine is seeking a news writer to cover the intersection of fashion celebrity and culture with speed accuracy and a distinct point of view. The writer will work closely with the Senior Editor of News and Strategy and will be responsible for pitching and executing fast-turnaround stories across fashion and entertainment. This role requires sharp editorial instincts a firm grasp of the W voice an eye for driving audience growth and the ability to contextualize breaking moments into stories that feel both timely and elevated. The ideal candidate is as comfortable writing about Bella Hadids latest street style moment or the announcement of a designer leaving a luxury house as they are covering an awards-season controversy or a royal engagement. A strong understanding of the digital news cycle and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment is essential.
This position is NYC-based. Remote candidates will not be considered.
Responsibilities
- Pitch write and produce 4-5 daily fashion celebrity and culture news stories with clarity accuracy and timeliness
- Updates of galleries and evergreen articles
- Develop clean compelling headlines and deks optimized for digital performance
- Incorporate SEO best practices into story framing and execution
- Attend and cover events as needed
Requirements
- Experience in writing digital fashion celebrity or culture content
- An understanding of Ws unique voice outlook and history
- Strong knowledge of the fashion industry including designers brands and trends both past and present
- Fluency in celebrity culture and the ability to quickly contextualize red carpet and street style moments
- Strong headline-writing and story packaging instincts including a strong sense of image
- Familiarity with digital publishing tools SEO basics and analytics platforms
- Clear engaging writing style with attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work quickly and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational skills a can-do attitude and collaborative mindset
- Flexibility to work outside standard hours during major events (fashion weeks awards season etc.)
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BDG is one of today’s leading global media companies with a portfolio of distinct digital and experiential brands that shape culture. Over 100 million readers turn to our brands to hear from a set of diverse voices on what's engaging the next generation.
