Culture Editor, NYLON Job at Bustle Digital Group, Corona, NY

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  • Bustle Digital Group
  • Corona, NY

Job Description

Culture Editor, NYLON

Bustle Digital Group ("BDG") is seeking a Culture Editor, NYLON to manage the day-to-day operations of NYLON's music and culture verticals. The editor should have a vast knowledge of the music and entertainment industry and how it intersects with style and culture at large.

The Culture Editor will make sure that NYLON's aesthetic is consistent, and find unique, on-brand ways to cover news, talent, and broader industry issues our readers are passionate about.

The Culture Editor is responsible for leading a team of freelancers and writers to produce music and entertainment content that are authoritative, well-sourced, and comprehensive. The editor should be well-versed in search and social traffic strategies and have a knack for pushing stories forward with original reporting and thoughtful angles.

Candidates should have a desire to make NYLON the first and only destination for readers who want to know about the next big thing. Experience with securing exclusive interviews; networking, nurturing and maintaining strong industry contacts; and a desire to produce creative and impactful content is a must. NYLON's culture coverage is inclusive, informative, and cutting edge.

This is a position covered under a collective bargaining agreement between BDG Media, Inc. and the Writers Guild of America East.

Key Accountabilities

  • Work closely with the Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor to establish and refine NYLON's unique voice, POV, and mission in the music and entertainment space.
  • Edit or write 3-5 stories per day, which should be a mix of breaking news, in-depth profiles/Q&As and reported features.
  • Oversee and manage interview opportunities with on-brand talent across the music and TV/film industry.
  • Attend and cover relevant industry events, with flexibility for the occasional evening event.
  • Work closely with NYLON events and talent team to establish 360 coverage of talent attending and performing at NYLON House and additional events.
  • Manage NYLON's ongoing culture franchises, including Soundcheck, Spinning Out, and NYLON 19, while working closely with sales to present potential sellable opportunities.
  • Keep a close eye on developing internet trends and viral moments.
  • Use analytics tools to monitor performance and adjust strategy accordingly.
  • Work closely with team members on ideation, site direction, and content package execution.
  • Represent NYLON at relevant events, with an eye for on-site or social coverage opportunities.

Candidate Profile

  • 5+ years culture editing and writing experience in (ideally) digital media
  • Deep understanding of best practices for search and social
  • Established relationships within the music and entertainment space
  • On-camera experience is a plus
  • Ability to write and edit quickly without compromising brand integrity, voice, or mission
  • A strong news sense and ability to identify which trending stories should be covered daily on the site
  • Strong display of writing and story packaging skills
  • Relationships with freelance writers
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Ability to forecast music and celebrity trends and cover them before they hit the mainstream

$68,000 - $75,000 a year

Salary is dependent on skill set and experience.

BDG Media Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.

BDG is one of today's leading global media companies with a portfolio of distinct digital and experiential brands that are shaping culture through its authentic and trusted storytelling. Audiences turn to our brands to hear from a set of diverse voices around the interests engaging the next generation. Founded in 2013, the Company reaches over 223 million readers and social fans and serves hundreds of the world's largest advertisers. BDG has global offices in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, London, and Paris.

Bustle Digital Group

Job Tags

Freelance, Afternoon shift,

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