Beauty Writer, Vogue

Newsletter Jobs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vogue seeks a beauty writer for its fast-paced web team in New York. The ideal candidate will have 2 to 3 years of experience writing for a publication about beauty and wellness, and an interest in how these subjects fit into the larger cultural landscape.

You will publish 25 to 30 stories per month on Vogue.com, pitch daily news breaks, spot trends, and collaborate across editorial calendars with global markets. CMS experience and a strong editorial voice are essential.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of writing experience for a publication focused on beauty and wellness.
• Ability to write with Vogue’s tone and perspective on culture, film, politics and fashion.
• Demonstrated editorial judgment and strong storytelling voice.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, digital‑first newsroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Publish 25–30 stories per month on Vogue.com, mixing breaking news, SEO, syndication and trends.
• Pitch and write short daily news breakouts in a timely manner.
• Spot trends and news and ideate content around tentpole events (awards season, fashion month, Met Gala).
• Collaborate with global markets and work with the CMS for production and image sourcing.
• Coordinate with editorial calendars and cross‑team collaboration.

Skills

Deadline-driven

Multi-tasking

Strong portfolio

Story writing

Editorial judgment

SEO awareness

Tools

CMS (Content Management System)

WordPress

Job description

The foundation of Vogue’s leadership and authority is the brand’s unique role as a cultural barometer for a global audience. Vogue places fashion in the context of culture and the world we live in — how we dress, live and socialize; what we eat, listen to and watch; who leads and inspires us. Vogue immerses itself in fashion, always leading readers to what will happen next. Thought-provoking, relevant and always influential, Vogue defines the culture of fashion.

Job Description

Location: New York, NY

Vogue seeks a beauty writer to join its fast-paced web team. The ideal candidate will have 2 to 3 years of experience writing for a publication about beauty and wellness, as well as an interest in how these subjects fit into the larger cultural landscape (including film and television, politics, celebrity, fashion, and beyond). An understanding of what makes a story right for Vogue is key.

Key Responsibilities

• Publishing 25 to 30 stories per month for Vogue.com, ideally a mix of breaking news, SEO, syndicated, and trending content.
• Pitch and write short daily news breakouts in a timely manner.
• Have a keen eye to spot both trends and news.
• Help ideate and execute content surrounding Vogue’s tentpole events (awards season, fashion month, the Met Gala, and Vogue World).
• Facility with a CMS is expected, as the candidate will need to work on story production and image sourcing, and the candidate will be expected to collaborate with the team across all editorial calendars.
• Working collaboratively with Vogue’s global markets on some stories and packages.

Ideal Candidate

• Is deadline-driven, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.
• Able to manage multiple projects at once and to meet the pace of a digital-first role.
• Has a minimum of 2 years of experience in magazine, newspaper, or digital feature writing.
• Writes cleanly with a strong sense of perspective and point of view.
• Has a strong portfolio of published work that shows range, originality, and voice.
• Has experience reporting on one or more of the following: beauty, wellness, health, culture, or fashion.
• Demonstrates sound editorial judgment and a clear understanding of Vogue’s tone and audience.

The expected base salary range for this position is from $75K to $85K. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.

This is a guild position.

Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.