News Writer

This is a Full Time Job

Be Part of What's Next

Join ELLE Decor's editorial team to help shape the conversations driving the world of design and luxury lifestyle. As a Temporary News Writer, you'll transform breaking news, emerging trends, and cultural moments into compelling stories that inform, inspire, and engage our audience.

Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)
• Conduct daily news sweeps to identify timely, relevant, and high-interest story opportunities.
• Write fast, accurate, and engaging news stories that reflect ELLE Decor's elevated, design-forward editorial voice.
• Translate breaking news, cultural conversations, and emerging trends into polished, accessible content for a style-conscious audience.
• Pitch and execute timely digital stories with strong audience appeal and performance potential.
• Cover news across design, architecture, real estate, art, luxury lifestyle, and adjacent cultural spaces.
• Ensure all reporting is accurate, well-sourced, and aligned with ELLE Decor's editorial standards and brand sensibility.
• Collaborate closely with editors to respond quickly to the news cycle while maintaining exceptional quality and a distinctive editorial perspective.

Qualifications (What We're Looking For)
• 2 years of experience in digital news writing, lifestyle journalism, design media, or a related editorial field, or equivalent experience.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to produce clean copy under tight deadlines.
• Strong news judgment and the ability to identify stories that resonate with digital audiences.
• Familiarity with design, interiors, architecture, luxury lifestyle, or related cultural topics.
• Ability to balance speed with accuracy while maintaining high editorial standards.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to work cross-functionally with editors and other stakeholders.
• Hybrid work schedule based in New York, NY, with an expectation of four days per week in the office.

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