Deputy Editor

Summary

Join Highsnobiety as a Deputy Editor and contribute to shaping our brand's editorial voice. You will work closely with the Editor-in-Chief to commission and edit content across various platforms, manage editorial workflows, and maintain a high standard of editorial excellence. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in media, strong editing skills, and a passion for fashion, style, and culture. Highsnobiety offers a collaborative and diverse work environment with attractive benefits, including flexible hybrid work options, performance-based bonuses, and access to wellness resources.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience working in media
• Proficient line and copy editor with a sharp eye for grammar, tone, and style
• Ability to edit text of all length, including features, daily news, social media captions, and headlines
• High level of interest in and enthusiasm for the worlds of fashion, style and culture
• All applicants must be authorized to work in the US

Responsibilities

• Commissioning and editing mid- and long-form features for all platforms, including Highsnobiety.com, all social channels, the Highsnobiety app, newsletter, White Papers, and any other form of editorial programming
• Managing a schedule and workflow for features, liaising between departments to see ideas through every step from conception to publication
• Top editing and/or line editing all text for tone, clarity, voice and POV
• Supporting the editor-in-chief in the development of new editorial programming, including columns, newsletters, podcasts and other new initiatives
• Maintaining a roster of freelance writers, columnists and other content talent who contribute across platforms
• Ensuring a high standard for editorial excellence is maintained across the website, social media channels, app, newsletter, and all other channels

Benefits

• A bright and spacious design office, which reflects our brand and focuses on employee well-being and sustainability, located in the Financial District
• The opportunity to shape the company and help build a global brand in a motivating, international and diverse work atmosphere
• High degree of responsibility, creativity, originality, independence and creative autonomy
• We are constantly prioritizing attention on DEIB with internal trainings, workshops and our Employee Resource Groups (HighPower, HighPride, HighDreams & HighCulture)
• 2 extra days off globally for all employees on International Women's Day and Juneteenth
• Flexible hybrid working policy, dog friendly office, and remote international working option
• Attractive employee benefits (e.g. discounts in our online shop, performance based bonus, 401k with match, Summer Fridays, ClassPass, access to mental health support platform Calm Premium and Talkspace, Citi Bike, and sabbatical option)