Be Part of What’s Next

At ELLE, fashion is more than style—it’s culture, conversation, and impact. We’re looking for a Fashion News Editor who lives at the intersection of trends, industry insight, and sharp storytelling, and who’s excited to shape authoritative fashion coverage across digital, social, and beyond.

About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?)

Hearst Magazines’ portfolio of more than 30 iconic brands in the U.S.—including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Harper’s 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 world—and together, we are shaping what’s next.

Job Title

Fashion News Editor, ELLE

Key Responsibilities (What You’re Doing)

• Pitch, write, and produce daily fashion news and trend-driven digital stories with an eye toward audience growth and traffic performance
• Edit digital fashion content from in-house writers and freelancers to ensure accuracy, authority, and alignment with the ELLE voice
• Cover live fashion events with confidence and credibility, including runway shows, brand events, and red carpet moments
• Write fashion features, interview designers and industry experts, and make informed market selections
• Create engaging social-first content across platforms like Instagram and TikTok to extend the reach of ELLE’s fashion coverage
• Collaborate cross-functionally with commerce, newsletters, and social teams on packages and special initiatives as needed

Qualifications (What We’re Looking For)

• Proven experience editing and/or writing fashion content for a digital consumer publication, with a strong editorial voice
• Deep knowledge of fashion, trends, and the industry, with the ability to contextualize news and cultural moments
• A strong presence and point of view on social media within the fashion and culture space
• Creative thinker excited by developing 360-degree franchises across digital, print, social, and experiential platforms
• Familiarity with SEO best practices and comfort using analytics tools such as Google Analytics
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple priorities
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours as needed to cover fashion events and breaking news
• 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 $67,000 – $75,000. 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.

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At ELLE, fashion is more than style—it’s culture, conversation, and impact. We’re looking for a Fashion News Editor who lives at the intersection of trends, industry insight, and sharp storytelling, and who’s excited to shape authoritative fashion coverage across digital, social, and beyond.