Paper Magazine in New York is searching for a Fashion Editor. The ideal Fashion Editor is on top of all things fashion — ready to report on the latest trends and news from major brands, but also invested in discovering and supporting more niche, up-and-coming designers. You’ll be spearheading all things fashion at PAPER, whether that be advising on potential fashion credits for a cover shoot or interviewing influencers on the next big, weird TikTok style trend. We’re looking for someone who can keep a close eye on the fashion vertical, while managing and establishing relationships with designers, PR and marketing teams. We want an eagle-eyed editor, who’s excited to bring a thoughtful voice to PAPER, start cultural conversations and participate in relevant industry topics.

Primary responsibilities for this role include:

● Oversee the fashion vertical for PAPER editorial department

● Write, edit and publish PAPER articles that fall within PAPER fashion vertical

● File stories to PAPER CMS, adhering to PAPER Style Guide for how posts should be formatted, tagged, headlined and structured

● Ensure there are photos — obtained by wire services, PRs, brands, shoots — that accompany articles and fall within PAPER’s legal rights to publish them

● Field PR and freelance pitches to coordinate diverse fashion coverage

● Collaborate with freelance writers to ensure high-quality publication

● Maintain a complexion of story types, including, but not limited to, news items, premieres, interviews, features, roundups and op-eds

● Create and maintain a content calendar focused on PAPER fashion vertical

● Build and maintain relationships with fashion brands, including both PR and marketing teams

● Work alongside PAPER’s editorial and business teams to develop and grow partnership opportunities

● Act as a liaison, helping to convert relationships into brand partnerships for in-house creative agency

Secondary responsibilities for this role include:

● Contribute to PAPER editorial department brainstorming and story planning

● Represent PAPER brand across the industry

● Stay abreast of fashion industry news and trends

● Coordinate content for social media rollouts

● Styling or brand fashion direction on PAPER editorial photoshoots

Preferred qualifications:

● 3+ years of experience in fashion media

● Clear understanding of AP Style

● Demonstrated broad knowledge of the fashion industry

● Experience fielding pitches and developing stories with writers

● Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Flexible work from home options available.