Fashionista, recently recognized by the Daily Beast as one of the fashion industry’s most influential blogs, is looking for an editor/writer. We want someone who can stay out until 3 am in a quest–or maybe mad scramble–for industry gossip, be the first with designer moves, put together a smart slide show, and bring a personal touch to the site. This is an amazing opportunity for someone who wants to supercharge a career in fashion journalism.
The perfect candidate will have the following qualities:
1. Strong reporting and writing abilities. Preference will be given to previously-published candidates who come with a network of industry sources.
2. An encyclopedic knowledge of fashion history and familiarity with the industry’s major players.
3. Experience in online publishing. We want someone who’s excited to become a master in WordPress, who knows how use social media effectively, and who will consider how to write copy and headlines for search engines.
4. An entrepreneurial attitude. Breaking Media, Fashionista’s parent company, is a fast-growing company with a start-up vibe so the ability to live without a car service and Frank Gehry-designed cafeteria is a must–as are smart ideas on how to grow Fashionista.
If you think you’ve got what it takes, send a cover letter, resume, and writing samples (Links are fine.) to jobs (at) fashionista.com.
Is this job centered in New York, or can you be from anywhere in the world?
We'd prefer to have a NY-based writer.
Who should the cover letter be addressed to?
If you want to put a name to it, address it to Matt (Creamer), the executive editor across all our sites, or Lauren (Sherman), the editor of Fashionista, or some combination of the two.
Thank you for your response Jonah!
Is there a deadline? I will send my resume/CV as quick as possible!
Is there a deadline? I will send my resume/CV as quick as possible!