Assistant Accessories Editor, ELLE
About The Position
ELLE is seeking an Assistant Accessories Editor to help shape accessories coverage across print and digital. The role works across the fashion market, identifying emerging designers and trends and contributing to shopping stories and editorial packages. It is based in Hearst’s New York City office and requires working in the office four days per week. The position supports accessories content planning, reporting, production, and photo shoots; handles sample logistics and related budgets and documentation; contributes editorial and product copy; and helps maintain the fashion closet. The Assistant Accessories Editor collaborates with editorial colleagues and external partners to deliver accurate work on deadline. This role is covered by the Writers Guild of America, East, Collective Bargaining Agreement. The stated base salary range is $62,400–$66,750 USD.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of editorial, fashion market, or accessories experience, preferably at a magazine, digital publisher, or luxury fashion brand, or equivalent experience.
- Strong knowledge of the accessories market, including designers, brands, trends, and luxury and contemporary positioning.
- Excellent organizational and administrative skills, exceptional attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced editorial environment.
- Strong writing and editing skills and ability to develop clear, engaging product and editorial copy.
- Collaborative, proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented approach, with ability to build effective relationships across editorial and external partners.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with sample management, fashion closet organization, and photo shoot support.
- Familiarity with digital publishing, commerce, and editorial storytelling.
- Knowledge of Adobe Suite, including Photoshop, Bridge, and InCopy.
Responsibilities
- Assist in planning, reporting, and executing accessories content across print and digital editorial packages.
- Research trends, emerging designers, seasonal collections, and market developments across handbags, shoes, jewelry, watches, and other accessories categories.
- Support photo shoots by preparing accessories pulls, organizing looks, coordinating shipments, and assisting with on-set needs, including opportunities to style accessories and soft goods.
- Manage and maintain oversight of budgets related to designer sample shipments and coordinate Letters of Responsibility (LORs) and other required insurance coverage.
- Attend market appointments, previews, and brand events to gather information, build relationships, and identify editorial opportunities.
- Help produce shopping pages, market stories, trend roundups, and accessories-focused features; contribute copy for front-of-book pages, digital stories, shopping edits, and product-focused content.
- Recruit and train fashion closet assistants and maintain accurate records of incoming and outgoing samples, credits, and fashion closet organization.
- Partner with PR contacts, brands, stylists, photographers, and cross-functional editorial teams to ensure stories are executed smoothly, accurately, and on deadline.
Benefits
- Access to training programs, workshops, and industry events.
- Hybrid work flexibility.
- Employee Resource Groups and a focus on workplace connection and belonging.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day 1.
- 401(k) plan with a company match.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
