Bustle Digital Group (“BDG”) is seeking an Nightlife & Entertainment Editor, NYLON to help develop and oversee the site's pop culture coverage, including technology, social media, astrology, nightlife and entertainment section.
The Nightlife & Entertainment Editor will work closely with the Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor to shape coverage, and will be responsible for assigning, editing, and writing news, service, and feature articles that appeal to NYLON’s audience via search and social platforms.
The ideal candidate has established relationships within the nightlife, fashion, and entertainment industry, and values inclusive, approachable writing. They have prior experience writing pop culture news and interviews. The Nightlife and Entertainment Editor should have a strong knowledge of and interest in pop and internet Entertainment (and how they intersect with fashion, and beauty), the ability to push stories forward with original reporting and thoughtful angles, a knack for discovering up-and-coming talent and trends, and an eye toward story optimization and performance. This person will manage and edit writers, and will also be responsible for writing and conducting interviews for NYLON franchises and features.
Candidates should have a desire to make NYLON the first and only destination for millennials and Gen-Z readers who want to know about the next big thing whether it be an internet meme or the next big star in Hollywood. An interest in and 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 entertainment coverage is inclusive, informative, and cutting edge.
Key Accountabilities
Reporting to the Managing Editor, work to set the tone, voice, and mission of the NYLON Entertainment section through daily and longer-lead story assignments
Work closely with the Managing Editor to ensure all major pop culture moments are appropriately covered on-site
Work with freelance writers to assign and edit daily nightlife and entertainment stories for publish, in order to meet weekly goals
Attend relevant screenings, readings, concerts, and other events, with an eye for on-site or social coverage opportunities
Keep a close eye on developing internet trends and viral moments
Working closely with the entertainment team, pitch and write profile stories on up-and-coming talent and interview celebrities tied to new projects
Pitch and execute tent-pole moments and packages for the site
Oversee and manage astrology content, including editing monthly horoscopes
Expand NYLON’s lifestyle coverage even further by identifying topics ripe for further coverage opportunity
Collaborate on entertainment coverage for awards season, major red carpet events, music festivals, film festivals, and the like, planning far in advance for these tentpole events
Maintain a calendar of live red carpet events and share with the team (Awards Season, Met Gala, VMAs, etc.)
Use analytics tools to regularly monitor and optimize story and section performance, and develop and adjust strategy accordingly
Work closely with team members on ideation, site direction, and content package execution
Follow NYLON’s CMS best practices
Knowledge of SEO best practices
File accurate stories
Candidate Profile
3-5 years editing or writing experience in (ideally) digital media
Familiarity with best practices for search and social
A strong news sense and ability to identify which trending stories should be covered daily on the site
Comfort networking and attending events on behalf of the brand
Ability to forecast pop entertainment trends and cover them before they hit the mainstream
Comes with contacts and connections within the nightlife space
A willingness to attend evening events and meet morning deadlines
Able to tackle assigned stories and eager to pitch original stories with strong angles
Experience with Print a plus
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Online Audio and Video Media
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