Fashion and Beauty Writer
Condé Nast is a global media company, home to iconic brands including Vogue, GQ, Glamour, AD, Vanity Fair and Wired, among many others. Our award-winning content reaches 84 million consumers in print, 367 million in digital and 379 million across social platforms, and generates more than 1 billion video views each month.
We are headquartered in London and New York, and operate in 31 markets worldwide, including China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico & Latin America, Spain, Taiwan, the U.K. and the U.S., with local licence partners across the globe.
The Role
Vogue is looking for a fashion and beauty writer who can swiftly register breaking news and capture the conversation beyond the headlines. The candidate will work cross-platform, but with a daily focus on digital. They must have a keen ability to pinpoint global trending topics and identify the Vogue angle while driving the cultural conversation forward.
The candidate must be self-directed and have the ability to write stories that feel unique and of-the-moment. The role will require the writer to pitch and produce timely news stories, as well as longer-lead features. This role will also assist in sourcing and identifying freelance contributors and angles for staff writers to explore.
Role reports into the Editor, Vogue.com.
What will you be doing?
Identify and write news stories with a Vogue angle
Ability to ideate across platform, such as short-form and social video
Assist in identifying new contributors and voices to help expand Vogue's reach
Conceptualize and execute original features and portfolios (photo essays, first-person stories, etc)
Collaborate on print—ideation, assignments, and personal/literary essays especially
Who you are:
At least 4 years of writing experience
Ability to write flawless copy on deadline in a fast-paced environment
Experience using content management systems and social media platforms
Knowledge of relevant celebrities and influencers
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills