News Writer at ELLE Decor

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ELLE DECOR is seeking a sharp, design-obsessed News Writer to help define how the brand responds to the news cycle-spotting trends, breaking stories, and turning timely moments into smart, stylish coverage that informs and inspires design lovers everywhere.
Job Title

News Writer, ELLE DECOR
Key Responsibilities (What You're Doing)
• Pitch, report, and write timely design and culture news stories for ELLE DECOR's magazine, website, newsletters, and social platforms
• Cover product launches, designer and architect news, brand collaborations, openings, exhibitions, auctions, and trend moments in the ELLE DECOR voice
• Translate breaking news and emerging trends into fast, accurate, and engaging content across platforms including web, print, social, and video
• Collaborate with editors to develop recurring news franchises and quick-turn series that reflect the brand's point of view
• Partner with social, photo, and video teams to package stories for Instagram, newsletters, and other distribution channels
• Use analytics and audience insights to inform story selection, headlines, and publishing strategy while maintaining editorial integrity
• Build and maintain strong relationships with PR contacts, designers, brands, and institutions to surface exclusive or early information

Qualifications (What We're Looking For)
• Professional experience writing or reporting for a design, lifestyle, culture, or news-focused outlet
• Strong news judgment and the ability to identify timely, relevant stories in interior design, architecture, and decor
• Proven ability to write clean, compelling copy on deadline with close attention to detail and accuracy
• Comfort working across formats, including short digital news pieces, service-driven stories, Q&As, print front-of-book items, and social captions
• Familiarity with digital publishing best practices, including SEO, headline writing, and basic analytics tools
• Genuine passion for design and curiosity about how it intersects with culture, fashion, technology, and real estate
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• 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.