Culture Writer

This is a Full Time Job

Be Part of What's Next

ELLE is seeking a Culture Writer to help shape smart, stylish, and culturally fluent coverage across entertainment, arts, and celebrity. This role plays a key part in defining ELLE's voice in culture-spotlighting what matters now and what's coming next for a curious, engaged audience.

Key Responsibilities (What You're Doing)
• Pitch, write, and occasionally edit culture stories for ELLE across digital and print, including daily news, recaps, explainers, features, and awards coverage
• Collaborate with editors to plan and execute coverage around weekly TV, film, music, arts, and book releases, as well as major cultural moments and brand tentpoles
• Interview talent and help coordinate complementary social coverage
• Partner closely with the Senior Culture Editor, SEO team, and broader editorial network to optimize content strategy across platforms
• Build and maintain strong relationships with publicists, studios, labels, publishers, and talent representatives
• Attend industry events, screenings, and red carpets to report and generate timely coverage

Qualifications (What We're Looking For)
• Strong editorial judgment and clean, engaging writing with a clear point of view
• A deep understanding of ELLE's voice, audience, and position in culture
• Demonstrated experience covering movies, TV, music, books, art, or other entertainment-driven beats
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for spotting breaking news, trends, and emerging voices in culture
• Comfort working in CMS platforms and using digital tools, including analytics platforms
• Ability to collaborate across teams while thriving in a fast-paced editorial environment
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends as needed for coverage
• This role is based in New York City and operates on a hybrid schedule, with four days per week in the office

This is a position covered under the Writers Guild of America, East, Collective Bargaining Agreement.