Editor, Hypegolf

Hypebeast • New York, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Hypebeast Ltd. is a global contemporary-culture company whose businesses span media, creative services, commerce, cultural intelligence, brand building, merchandise, and physical experiences. Hypegolf is the Group’s contemporary golf brand, bringing together editorial, products, and experiences across performance, design, and community.

Hypebeast is seeking a Golf Editor to lead day-to-day editorial for Hypegolf as part of its US editorial team. The role covers golf through its connections to style and culture, including apparel, gear, collaborations, courses, and personalities shaping a new generation of the game. The Editor writes, edits, publishes, and coordinates golf coverage across regions and publications, develops relationships for exclusive access, and uses audience data to improve traffic and engagement. The position is based in New York, and candidates must be eligible to work in the US. The expected annual base salary is $80,000–$90,000.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in digital publishing, editorial content creation, or distribution with a publisher, brand, or agency.
• Strong knowledge of golf, from the professional tour to the brands and culture around it, and a solid grasp of Hypebeast content.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clean, engaging copy on deadline.
• Proficiency in WordPress.
• Basic Photoshop knowledge.
• Comfort using website and social data to make editorial decisions.
• Self-directed and organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects across teams and time zones.
• Flexibility to work some nights and weekends, including around tournaments in US and European time zones.
• Must be eligible to work in the US.

Nice To Haves

• Industry contacts in golf brands, PR, or talent are a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and publish golf content across Hypebeast while keeping its direction aligned with the Hypegolf brand.
• Source trending news and feature stories across golf apparel, equipment, collaborations, tournaments, courses, and culture.
• Secure exclusive interviews and first looks through PR teams, brands, talent managers, and personal networks.
• Plan and manage the Hypegolf editorial calendar, including major tournaments and seasonal product launches.
• Coordinate with Hypegolf and Hypegolf Japan social members, and Hypebeast and Hypebae social teams, on cross-publication and distribution.
• Coordinate golf content across North America, Hong Kong, China, Japan, and Korea to maintain consistent coverage.
• Analyze story performance and use data to grow traffic and engagement.
• Develop ideas for golf activations, events, and brand partnerships with the Sales and Hypemaker teams.
• Work with the Hypebeast editorial team to align golf coverage with the wider editorial direction.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed