You need 3-5 years editing or writing experience in digital media, a strong news sense, social and search skills, networking abilities, contacts in nightlife, trend forecasting skills, and willingness to attend events and meet deadlines.

You will set the voice and mission of NYLON's Entertainment section, assigning and editing daily stories, attending events for coverage, profiling talent, managing astrology content, planning for tentpole events, optimizing performance, and collaborating with team members.

Media & Journalism

United States

New York

Medium

BDG is one of today’s leading global media companies with a portfolio of distinct digital and experiential brands that are shaping culture through its authentic and trusted storytelling. Audiences turn to our brands – Bustle, Elite Daily, The Zoe Report, NYLON, Inverse, Mic, W, Romper, Scary Mommy, Fatherly, and The Dad – to hear from a set of diverse voices around the interests engaging the next generation. Founded in 2013, the Company reaches over 223 million readers and social fans and serves hundreds of the world's largest advertisers. BDG has global offices in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, London, and Paris.



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<ul><li>Bustle Digital Group (“BDG”) is seeking an Nightlife &amp; Entertainment Editor, NYLON to help develop and oversee the site's pop culture coverage, including technology, social media, astrology, nightlife and entertainment section.</li><li>The Nightlife &amp; Entertainment Editor will work closely with the Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor to shape coverage, and will be responsible for assigning, editing, and writing news, service, and feature articles that appeal to NYLON’s audience via search and social platforms.</li><li>The ideal candidate has established relationships within the nightlife, fashion, and entertainment industry, and values inclusive, approachable writing. They have prior experience writing pop culture news and interviews. The Nightlife and Entertainment Editor should have a strong knowledge of and interest in pop and internet Entertainment (and how they intersect with fashion, and beauty), the ability to push stories forward with original reporting and thoughtful angles, a knack for discovering up-and-coming talent and trends, and an eye toward story optimization and performance. This person will manage and edit writers, and will also be responsible for writing and conducting interviews for NYLON franchises and features.</li><li>Candidates should have a desire to make NYLON the first and only destination for millennials and Gen-Z readers who want to know about the next big thing whether it be an internet meme or the next big star in Hollywood. An interest in and experience with securing exclusive interviews; networking, nurturing and maintaining strong industry contacts; and a desire to produce creative and impactful content is a must. NYLON’s entertainment coverage is inclusive, informative, and cutting edge.</li></ul>

Bustle Digital Group (“BDG”) is seeking an Nightlife & Entertainment Editor, NYLON to help develop and oversee the site's pop culture coverage, including technology, social media, astrology, nightlife and entertainment section.The Nightlife & Entertainment Editor will work closely with the Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor to shape coverage, and will be responsible for assigning, editing, and writing news, service, and feature articles that appeal to NYLON’s audience via search and social platforms.The ideal candidate has established relationships within the nightlife, fashion, and entertainment industry, and values inclusive, approachable writing. They have prior experience writing pop culture news and interviews. The Nightlife and Entertainment Editor should have a strong knowledge of and interest in pop and internet Entertainment (and how they intersect with fashion, and beauty), the ability to push stories forward with original reporting and thoughtful angles, a knack for discovering up-and-coming talent and trends, and an eye toward story optimization and performance. This person will manage and edit writers, and will also be responsible for writing and conducting interviews for NYLON franchises and features.Candidates should have a desire to make NYLON the first and only destination for millennials and Gen-Z readers who want to know about the next big thing whether it be an internet meme or the next big star in Hollywood. An interest in and experience with securing exclusive interviews; networking, nurturing and maintaining strong industry contacts; and a desire to produce creative and impactful content is a must. NYLON’s entertainment coverage is inclusive, informative, and cutting edge.

Editor, Nightlife and Entertainment, Nylon

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