Senior News Editor (Content Strategy)

TL;DR

Senior News Editor (Content Strategy): Leading the daily editorial coverage for a prominent beauty and wellness publication with an accent on trend analysis, pop culture reporting, and strategic content planning. Focus on managing freelance contributors, optimizing content for audience growth, and maintaining editorial standards in a fast-paced digital environment.

Location: Must be based in New York, NY

Salary: $92,500 – $120,000

Company

A global media company home to iconic brands like Allure, producing world-class content across beauty, culture, and lifestyle.

What you will do

• Define and execute the daily news content strategy in collaboration with editorial leadership.
• Assign, edit, and produce high-quality stories covering beauty, wellness, celebrity news, and opinion.
• Cultivate and manage a robust roster of freelance writers, ensuring quality and deadline adherence.
• Collaborate with the audience development team to optimize content for newsletters, social engagement, and Google Discover.
• Maintain editorial oversight for columns, ensuring tone and factual accuracy.
• Represent the brand at industry events and participate in video/social media campaigns.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience in writing and editing, ideally within the beauty and wellness industry.
• Deep passion for and extensive knowledge of pop culture and internet trends.
• Proven ability to manage content production in a fast-paced CMS environment.
• Strong understanding of keyword research, headline optimization, and performance analytics.
• Excellent organizational and collaborative communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits as part of a major media organization.
• Opportunity to work with an industry-leading brand at the center of cultural conversations.
• Collaborative environment focused on creativity and strategic editorial impact.
• Clear career growth pathways within a global media structure.