WWD: Trending Beauty Writer

Penske Media Corporation • New York, NY

306d • $65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

WWD is hiring a Trending Beauty Writer to create content for WWD aligned with what readers are searching for in real-time. This role requires a journalist with a demonstrated interest in driving traffic while covering beauty categories, including fragrance, cosmetics, hair, skincare and more across a range of topics, including brand histories, product releases, celebrity, trends and more. This position is for a writer-editor who thinks creatively, critically and analytically about content that attracts a high-volume readership. Coverage includes news in real-time in addition to feature stories, interviews and evergreen reporting. This role is based in New York.

Requirements

• Must have demonstrated an understanding of metrics-based strategies.
• Commitment to covering content with success as defined by traffic and production performance.
• Journalistic excellence covering beauty at recognized publications with 4+ years of experience.
• Attention to detail, including following specific best practices that directly impact traffic.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices and Google Trends.
• Can-do, positive, cooperative and highly motivated attitude.

Responsibilities

• Daily production of stories.
• Ability to manage time efficiently with a fast-paced workload.
• Must be available for evening and weekend coverage of major red carpets and award shows.
• Achieve robust volume and traffic targets.
• Create photo galleries, brainstorm for content ideas, and write evergreen-style stories that resonate with a beauty-obsessed audience.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, dental, and vision)
• HSA with an employer contribution
• FSA (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter)
• EAP
• Life Insurance
• 401K with an employer match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Long-term Disability
• Generous Paid Time off (PTO)
• Pet Insurance
• Home & Auto insurance
• Wellness initiatives including yoga, meditation, and financial wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree