Sr. Fashion Editor

The Knot Worldwide

  • USA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
Job Description:ABOUT THE ROLE AND OUR TEAM:The Knot is looking for a Sr. Fashion Editor to join a dynamic Editorial team. This role will shape the dialogue and discourse around all things fashion, beauty and jewelry across platforms, including digital, print and video. Reporting to the Executive Editor, the Sr. Fashion Editor will be responsible for leading our fashion vertical - ideating, writing and producing content that influences the wedding industry, markets our brand and inspires couples to have the most epic celebrations. As an expert, this role represents The Knot at Bridal Fashion Week, in press and with key partners of the brand. The Sr. Fashion Editor collaborates with content strategists, editors, writers, producers and creatives to depict key storytelling opportunities with a user-first mindset. This position thoughtfully approaches all aspects of packaging by bringing themes and concepts to life to move our brand and business forward. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, embraces a “win win together” mentality, champions inclusivity and team growth and has a passion for fashion.RESPONSIBILTIES:
  • Shape the fashion, beauty and jewelry narrative for The Knot and serve as the brand's subject matter expert in that space to fuel audience loyalty and drive affiliate revenue.
  • Collaborate across teams to align on content and affiliate strategy, creative ideation and social promotion in order to achieve KPIs.
  • Manage and mentor three direct reports, including providing feedback on pitches, top editing content, seeking opportunity for growth and ensuring goals are met.
  • Pitch, write and produce longer lead pieces, content packages and campaigns across digital platforms that ladder up to key business objectives.
  • Appear in press and video as the brand's fashion expert.
  • Seek opportunities to work with external industry professionals and build sustained relationships; successful outcomes include speaking engagements, exclusives, assets for spreads and features, etc.
SUCCESSFUL SR FASHION EDITOR CADNDIDATES HAVE:
  • 8+ years of professional experience writing for an online brand or digital publication.
  • 5+ years of management experience
  • Superb writing and reporting skills, including experience writing for sensitive and high-touch topics.
  • Proven track record of thinking strategically in order to make business-first decisions.
  • Successful experience leading an affiliate strategy and a deep understanding of SEO best practices.
  • A champion of inclusivity and diversity, viewing both as an integral part of editorial content.
  • A seasoned professional who can easily work cross-functionally with little oversight-a true leader and team player.
  • Experience motivating and leading a team of editors and writers to produce their best work on time with accuracy in order to hit goals.
  • Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Extremely detail-oriented and calm under pressure.
  • A passion for pushing creative boundaries and keeping your finger on the pulse, as it relates to the fashion and beauty space.
  • Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field.
About Us:At The Knot Worldwide, we believe you are more than a resume and invite you to go for it, take the leap of faith, and apply for this job if it sparks your passion to join TKWW and make a difference!WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT YOU:You Dream Big. You iterate and experiment to drive innovation.You Love Our Users. You keep our global community at the center of everything you do.You Do the Right Thing. You strengthen your team through respect, fairness, and inclusion.You Hustle Every Day. You favor urgency and own your outcomes.You Win Together. People are at the heart of our success and you play as a team.WHAT YOU LOVE ABOUT US:We believe in a wide range of holistic offerings to support our employees so that they can live our values day in and day out. From mental wellbeing, physical health and financial planning, to engaging perks and discounts, we are in the business of celebrating and supporting the Moments that Matter both in and out of the “office”. We offer flexible vacation, generous parental leave and prioritize initiatives that support the growth, development, and happiness of our people.​​TKWW's approach to the future of work: We embrace a remote culture and empower our employees to work wherever they feel most productive. To facilitate in-person collaboration, we have office spaces in Barcelona, Spain; Boston, MA; Delhi, India; Galway, Ireland; London, England; Madrid, Spain; New York, NY; Omaha, NE; Portland, OR; and Washington, D.C.--US Notice: The Knot Worldwide provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. In addition to federal law requirements, The Knot Worldwide complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. The Knot Worldwide expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.U.S. Applicants: If you are a resident of California, Colorado, Washington State or New York City, please email to request your state-specific job description. In the subject line, please add the specific job title of the role you are applying to. Please also be sure to specify your state of residence.About the Team:WHAT WE DO MATTERS:Here at The Knot Worldwide, we believe in doing work that matters. In more than 16 countries around the world, The Knot Worldwide's leading family of brands-including The Knot, WeddingWire, Bodas, The Bash, The Bump, and more-help people take celebration planning from inspiration to action. When you join our global team, you'll be a part of a diverse group of individuals passionate about serving and enabling our communities to celebrate the moments that make us.

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