Fashion Assistant

Job Description:

WSJ Fashion Assistant

WSJ. Magazine and the Features team are seeking a dynamic and self-starting Fashion Assistant to support market-related work, primarily across the women’s ready-to-wear, accessories, jewelry, and beauty markets.

The ideal candidate is a nimble problem-solver with a deep interest in the fashion industry, as well as a talent for project managing and logistics coordinating. They will thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment, and be ready to contribute ideas to our coverage with infectious energy and enthusiasm. 

This is a full-time position based in our New York office and reporting to Caitlin Kelly.

This job will occasionally require evening and weekend work. 

You will: 

• Execute sample requests—primarily on Women’s fashion, accessories, jewelry, and beauty shoots—in a timely fashion and in coordination with the Senior Women’s Fashion Editor across all WSJ platforms (Magazine, Off Duty, Style News).

• Efficiently create and update boards and stylist assistants, primarily on all Women’s accessories and jewelry requests but with the expectation to regularly help out in all areas.

• Support Associate Fashion Director, Senior Women’s Fashion Editor and Accessories and Jewelry Editor to make sure all items are called in, checked in and accounted for at all times and on deadline. Double check all received accessories to make sure any damaged or missing accessories or jewelry are documented and any reports are communicated to brands. Check all shoe sizing upon receipt of shoes. 

• Coordinate shipping logistics (local, domestic and international), including via carnets, couriers and messenger bookings. Help manage check-ins/check-outs & packing/returns and assist on set, as needed

• Lead all jewelry protocols with stylist assistants, ensuring proper check-in/check-out procedures. Provide internal and external teams with jewelry security documents and oversee guard coordination. Ensure all jewelry forms are completed and properly filed in a timely manner.

• Meticulously manage the server: maintain files of all check-ins/check-outs, organize all market images, collect lookbooks for each season.

• Order fashion closet supplies as needed in coordination with Assistant Market Coordinator.

• Assist Associate Fashion Director, Senior Women’s Fashion Market Editor and Accessories and Jewelry Editor with scheduling internal meetings, run throughs and market appointments as needed and at pace.

• Maintain the organization of the fashion closet and any in-house samples with proper merchandising. Meticulously document each item being shipped to/from the office. Ensure that all samples requested are checked in and accounted for and that all looks are complete. Proactively follow up with PR offices for pick-up details and log them accordingly.

• Complete credits and fact checking for all accessories and jewelry credits—and other areas when assigned—across platforms in a fast-paced creative environment. 

• Occasionally provide assistance on fashion shoots.

• Demonstrate flawless command of risk and compliance protocols and ensure adherence to ethical Standards and WSJ Code of Conduct across all systems and shoots and with business partners.

• Business travel and market appointments are not expected for this role, but would be management dependent. 

• IAPE. 

You have:

• 2-4 years of relevant experience at a similar fashion publication or media brand.  

• Flawless project-management skills, and the ability to juggle multiple time-sensitive projects and duties at one time. 

• A thoughtful, detail-oriented working style and a collaborative attitude. 

• Sound judgment and a clear understanding of WSJ’s standards.

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining how you would approach the job by May 8th. A portfolio of any relevant work samples is optional.
 

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Business Area:

Dow Jones - News - WSJ

Job Category:

Editorial/Journalism

Union Status:

Union role

Base Pay Range: $55,000 - $65,000

We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.