Culture Editor

This is a Full Time Job

ELLE is looking for a culture editor who can helm the brand's culture section, including celebrity and entertainment coverage of movies and TV, books, theater, food, and fine arts. This position will oversee all day-to-day operations critical to the brand's culture strategy. The ideal candidate is a savvy writer and editor who is plugged in and knows how to use CMS platforms and has experience targeting large audiences and producing creative and original content.

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Be Part of What's Next

The stories everyone will be talking about tomorrow start here. As Temporary Culture Editor at ELLE, you'll help shape smart, timely, and engaging coverage that keeps readers connected to the biggest moments in entertainment and culture while bringing fresh voices and perspectives to one of the industry's most iconic brands.

Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)
• Assign, edit, and top-edit stories across the culture vertical, including daily news, awards coverage, and breaking entertainment stories.
• Plan and execute editorial coverage around weekly television, film, music, and book releases, as well as major pop culture moments.
• Book talent for interviews, video shoots, social content, and other editorial opportunities.
• Partner with print editors to develop long-lead features and collaborate on cross-platform storytelling.
• Manage freelance contributors for evergreen features, interviews, essays, roundups, and other culture content.
• Collaborate with the SEO team to optimize editorial strategy, identify content opportunities, and plan search-driven coverage swarms.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with publicists, celebrity representatives, major studios, and record labels.
• Attend film screenings, industry events, premieres, and red carpets to produce timely, engaging coverage.

Qualifications (What We're Looking For)
• 6 years of editorial experience, preferably with a consumer-facing editorial brand.
• Strong editorial judgment with exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Deep understanding of ELLE's editorial voice and audience.
• Passion for discovering emerging voices, trends, and conversations shaping culture.
• Experience using digital publishing platforms, content management systems, Google Analytics, and emerging editorial tools.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative newsroom while managing multiple priorities.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed for breaking news and major entertainment events.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• This is a hybrid role based in New York City, with an expectation of working in the office 4 days per week.

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