WWD: Reporter & Weekend News Editor - Penske Media Corp.

WWD, fashion's leading global publication covering business, fashion, beauty, retail and culture, is seeking a Weekend Editor to cover West Coast business, retail and fashion news and trending news on weekends, and assist with editing on weekends. The position requires a seasoned journalist who thrives on building readership through an SEO-driven approach, digging out scoops and exclusives and has a demonstrated interest in covering business, retail and fashion for a worldwide audience. The right candidate thinks creatively, critically and analytically about metrics-based strategies that attract readers. This role is based in Los Angeles.

Responsibilities:

• Write and report business, retail and fashion stories and features under West Coast Bureau Chief
• Write stories and build galleries on Weekends based on trending celebrity, style, and fashion news 
• Edit and post breaking news on evening East Coast hours and weekends
• Monitor real-time trending news and flag relevant topics for coverage
• Produce a minimum of 8 stories and/or galleries a day on weekends
• Post breaking news on WWD social platforms on weekends
• Able to edit writers of diverse skill levels for consistency, accuracy, and relevancy
• Help editors in producing newsletters and other products on weekends
• Help the overall team to achieve certain qualitative and quantitative goals
• Work with Executive Digital Director on all awards show and special event coverage on weekends
• Works Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. PT
• Attend fashion and industry events as needed

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of journalism experience as a reporter and editor
• Understanding of the fashion and retail industries as well as popular culture
• Works well under pressure
• Analytical thinker
• Team player
• Works well independently
• Willingness to learn
• News junkie
• Curious writer who enjoys staying on top of fashion, retail, and entertainment news

Skills:

• Ability to write clean copy and strong headlines quickly
• Familiarity with Canva and Photoshop
• Strong grasp of AP Style
• Excellent SEO skills
• Expertise in building stories and galleries for optimal performance in Wordpress
• Strong reporting and writing skills with demonstrated business reporting ability

Typical Salary: 69K-79K. Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range. The total compensation package for this position will also include other elements, a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits including 401(k) eligibility and paid time off benefits. 

PMC is committed to the health and wellness of our employees. As part of our company-wide rollout of PMC's paid healthcare plan, for this role the company pays 100% of the monthly health, dental and vision plan premiums for the employee and their family.  Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If you have more or less experience than specified on this job posting, please apply and list your salary expectations.

If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors).

It's all About You…

At PMC, your wellness is top of mind. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to nurture you and your loved ones, including pets! Our package includes 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, and Home & Auto insurance. Our Wellness initiatives rotate yoga, meditation, wellness weeks on a variety of topics, and financial wellness. We continuously elevate our offerings with more, for you.

About WWD:

WWD is the leading business authority for the fashion, retail, and beauty industries. WWD provides a balance of timely, credible business news and key fashion trends to a dedicated readership of retailers, designers, manufacturers, marketers, financiers, Wall Street analysts, international moguls, media executives, ad agencies, consumers, and trend-makers.