Job Description

This position can be based in our Boston office or remotely from NYC (coworking space with other NYC team members).

College Fashionista is seeking a full-time Managing Editor to oversee all content and daily operations of the brand’s site and Editorial Fellowship, growing traffic and serving as the guardian of the brand’s voice and editorial direction. This position requires someone who is a top-notch creative and technical editor who is also adept at - and interested in - the day-to-day operations of running a content site. Supervising the brand’s Editorial Fellows and program, this person will see all content through from beginning to end, ensuring it meets the brand’s editorial standards and brand voice, and will be charged with significantly growing the site’s traffic and engagement. 

This position is perfect for someone highly entrepreneurial who is energized by the idea of getting to own and manage all content operations for a site, thinking holistically about the brand and the many moving parts and processes that go into building and growing a flourishing content site. A creative and nimble culture, a passionate community of writers, ownership of site direction for a brand entering a new chapter after its recent acquisition by Her Campus Media, and sky’s-the-limit opportunity for growth make this an ideal opportunity for a talented and capable self-starter interested in a meaty, meaningful role at a profitable, 10-year-old female-owned-and-operated company. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as editorial lead and face of College Fashionista brand

• Senior-level, holistic oversight and development of editorial strategy and content on collegefashionista.com

• Plan and manage all daily operations of the website, including setting editorial calendar, assigning and editing content, crafting publishing schedule

• Recruit and manage Editorial Fellows (college student writers), including but not limited to selecting pitches and editing articles from Fellows, ensuring content standards, and publishing content

• Analyze and optimize across content verticals/types, optimizing for traffic, engagement, and brand perception

• Player/coach structure that includes doing your own writing/editing in addition to managing team of writers

• Concept, oversee, and execute large-scale editorial projects

• Develop new sell-able editorial opportunities for clients, in concert with business development and integrated marketing teams

• Stay up-to-date on industry/competitor landscape and trends, to ensure College Fashionista is at the forefront of doing new and innovative things with its content

• Conduct high-profile interviews; represent College Fashionista at events

• Significantly grow traffic, hitting determined goals

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

• 3+ years of full-time editorial experience, preferably in women's digital media

• Strong understanding of the College Fashionista brand and program

• Proven record of achieving and surpassing traffic goals

• Ability to work collaboratively with other departments such as sales & marketing and design

• Thorough command of traffic analytics through platforms like Google Analytics and Chartbeat 

• Knowledge of SEO best practices

• Superb writing and editing skills

• Rigorous attention to detail

• Excellent organizational and project management skills

• Quick and efficient worker with ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects at once

• Excellent phone, in-person, and email communication skills

• Ability to function autonomously and complete projects and tasks without close management and supervision

• Self-starter with go-getter attitude, positive and upbeat nature, and excellent work ethic who doesn’t mind getting his/her hands dirty and is excited about working in a start-up environment

• Passion for College Fashionista and its community, serving Gen Z women, today’s digital media landscape, and the job of serving as the brand’s editorial lead, growing its traffic footprint, elevating the brand, and leading the team of writers

• Proficiency with Wordpress

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and links to two relevant writing clips or editorial projects. Please also include whether you are applying for this position based in Boston or NYC.

This is a full-time salaried position that includes a base salary plus opportunities for performance bonuses, with benefits including work-from-home Fridays, top of the line Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance, dental and vision insurance, 401k plan with company matching, flexible sick leave, vacation and personal day policy, extremely generous company holiday policy, summer Fridays, and fun yet focused dog-friendly office environment.

This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing, women-owned-and-operated start-up that has been growing and profitable for the past ten consecutive years.

Please note: Her Campus Media hopes to recruit and advance minorities, women, LGBTQ+, persons with disabilities, and veterans—we welcome and encourage all applicants. Our goal is for our team and culture to reflect the diversity of the global community of women we serve.