Editor-in-Chief, STYLIGHT USA (NYC)
STYLIGHT's office in Manhattan is looking for an Editor-in-Chief to build up and lead an industry-leading editorial team. You and your team are creating content that inspires and excites our users with the goal to become the #1 next generation fashion media brand for Millennial women in the USA.
Your Responsibilities
- You build up and lead a team of ambitious and best-in-class fashion editors, writers, designers and creatives.
- You use your exceptional leadership skills to create iconic fashion content together with your team that our users love to read, share and engage with.
- You manage both the creation of day-to-day stories as well as exceptional, news-worthy cover shoots.
- You take an active role in developing the STYLIGHT voice and brand in the USA.
- Your knowledge of the latest trends in the fashion industry as well as your exceptional instinct leads STYLIGHT to become the number one source for fashion.
- You are the face and voice of STYLIGHT during all kinds of events such as fashion weeks and conferences.
- You help in building up brand partnerships and work on an exciting experience for brands with STYLIGHT.
Your Profile
- You are the most ambitious fashion editor in New York City willing to change the fashion world as it exists.
- You lead by example, meaning you will always go the extra mile, you have insatiable curiosity and ensure your team’s commitment to success.
- You have considerable experience in leading a fashion editorial team; preferably in an digital environment.
- You live, breathe and love the fashion world, have an extensive list of industry contacts and know every new and upcoming trend, event and topic.
- You juggle multiple projects with ease and can utilize data to support decision-making.
- You inspire and motivate your team to give 100 percent and aim to exceed expectations.
- You have a degree in Fashion journalism, Media communication or a comparable subject.
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Why join STYLIGHT?
We asked your future colleagues, here are their top responses:
- All the freedom of creating incredible fashion stories, videos and shoots you ever longed for.
- A highly motivated, ambitious and international team and direct support from the founders of STYLIGHT.
- A work culture, that encourages taking over responsibilities and bringing in your own ideas & initiatives.
- Colleagues who pursue their jobs with enthusiasm, love to take over risks and who show appreciation for their colleagues as well as other departments & skills.
- All the resources you need to reach our goal to become the #1 next generation fashion media brand for millennial women in the US.
- A competitive salary & benefits, a T&E budget, and twice yearly travel to our headquarters.
- Want to know more? Check out: www.stylight.com/About/ and blog.stylight.com.
Up for the challenge?
Does that sound like the perfect job for you? Then do not hesitate and apply today on www.stylight.com/jobs/. We are looking forward to receiving your complete application (cover letter, CV, references and certificates)!