Deputy Editor, NYLON

BDG; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global media company in New York seeks an experienced Editorial Manager to oversee the editorial team and drive strategic content initiatives. The ideal candidate brings over 6 years of publishing experience, a passion for cultural topics, and strong leadership skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $100,000 to $110,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of publishing and editorial experience.
• Strong passion for culture, style, and music.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage an editorial team and oversee staffing decisions.
• Oversee budgets and production timelines.
• Direct strategic editorial assignments and content coverage.
• Coordinate planning for live events and special packages.

Skills

Editorial content creation

Team leadership

Analytical skills

SEO tools proficiency

Cultural knowledge

Job description

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

BDG is one of today’s leading global media companies with a portfolio of distinct digital and experiential brands. The company shapes culture through authentic and trusted storytelling. BDG reaches millions of readers and social fans and has global offices in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, London, and Paris.

Responsibilities

• Manage an editorial team, including setting professional goals, conducting regular performance feedback, and handling hiring and staffing decisions for full‑time staff.
• Oversee budgets, production timelines, and contribute to the site’s leadership alongside the Editor in Chief and SVP, Editorial Strategy.
• Oversee daily, monthly, and quarterly assignments for the NYLON team, use internal analytics, SEO tools, social insights, and trends to identify opportunities, and ensure coverage aligns with the site’s goals.
• Provide strategic direction to editors on assignments, angles, and story structure; work collaboratively across departments to identify coverage opportunities.
• Oversee planning, staffing, and coverage of live and breaking events across a wide range of topics; set the tone for vertical‑defining series, franchises, and special packages.
• Collaborate with the executive team and HR on wider BDG‑wide initiatives and act as a main point of contact for Editorial Operations and Sales to fulfill business obligations.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of publishing, editorial content creation and distribution
• Passion and interest in editorial content across NYLON’s coverage areas, including culture, style, and music
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team of writers and editors

Equal Opportunity

BDG Media Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.

Additional information

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries: Online Audio and Video Media