Features Editor

This is a Full Time Job

Features Editor, Elle.Com

Hearst Magazines is looking for an ambitious, fearless Features Editor to conceive of, edit, assign, report, and on occasion write weekly and longer-form reported stories and personal essays on ELLE's website.

This position will report to the deputy editor of ELLE.com.

Responsibilities:

• Conceive, assign, edit and occasionally write regular original features that elevate ELLE's content mix
• Create features that resonate, have legs, and generate conversation
• Constantly be on top of the news and trends to surface compelling stories that have the potential to go viral and get attention
• Have an innate grasp of the ELLE.com audience and voice
• Assign stories to and manage relationships with freelancers

Requirements:
• At least 7 years' editorial experience, with at least 4 years in digital
• Excellent writing, reporting and editing skills
• Keen sense of news cycle and story ideation
• Robust network of top-tier freelancers to call upon
• Strong organizational skills
• High internet news metabolism with a willingness to work
• Strong grasp of social media
• Well-versed in using various analytics tools (Google Analytics, Parse.ly, Omniture, Facebook Insights, etc.,)
• Bachelor's degree

Note: For consideration, resumes must be submitted in .pdf format with a cover letter, salary requirements, and a link to a portfolio of work