Associate Editor

Update Byrdie articles for freshness and accuracy, including competitive research, writing, photo research, and liaising with teams such as Design and Review Board. Produce/build articles in our CMS, including individual stories and larger packages. Write articles as needed, including celebrity interviews, evergreen explainers, and trend dissections across beauty and style. Curate sections of the Byrdie homepage.

II. Essential Job Functions

Weight % - Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results

50% - Update Byrdie articles for freshness and accuracy, including competitive research, writing, photo research, and liaising with teams such as Design and Review Board.

20% - Produce/build articles in our CMS, including individual stories and larger packages.

20% - Write articles as needed, including celebrity interviews, evergreen explainers, and trend dissections across beauty and style.

10% - Curate sections of the Byrdie homepage.

100%

III. Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements | All must be met to be considered.

Education:

B.A. in English, Journalism, Creative Writing, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Experience:

1-3 years experience writing and/or editing beauty content for a major publication.

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

At least 2 years of experience writing and/or editing for a major beauty publication(s).

Strong organization skills are necessary to succeed in this role. Candidates must be able to track miniscule details (like invoices and deadlines) efficiently without losing sight of the bigger picture. Intermediate Excel/Google Sheets experience (or excitement to learn!) is mandatory.

A general understanding of SEO and ability to pivot effectively as best-practices evolve. You can act now and get the full context later.

You’re a service-oriented editor with integrity: It excites you to answer real beauty questions like “how to treat hormonal acne” in a clear, accurate, and inclusive way as much as it excites you to interview Jennifer Aniston.

A strong visual sense—you can look at the Byrdie homepage and understand how our unique visual style differentiates from the broader industry.