Beauty Writer, Vogue

Condé Nast Germany; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vogue seeks a beauty writer in New York 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 and an interest in how these subjects fit into the larger cultural landscape.

You will publish 25 to 30 stories per month for Vogue.com, pitch daily news breakouts, and collaborate across editorial calendars with a focus on tone and audience relevant to Vogue.

Qualifications

• Has 2–3 years of experience writing for a publication about beauty and wellness.
• Able to write for Vogue’s broader cultural landscape, including film, politics, celebrity, fashion.

Responsibilities

• Publish 25–30 stories per month for Vogue.com, including breaking news, SEO, syndicated, and trending content.
• Pitch and write short daily news breakouts in a timely manner.
• Spot trends and news; ideate and execute content around Vogue’s tentpole events.
• Collaborate with Vogue’s global markets and work on story production and image sourcing.

Skills

Deadline-driven

Detail-oriented

CMS experience

Story production

SEO writing

Tools

CMS

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.