Location:
New York, NYVogue Runway’s Fashion News Writer is a critical and creative thinker who is always looking ahead to what’s next in the industry. This person will review collections at Fashion Week, as well as during the pre-collection seasons; produce seasonal trend reports; pitch and write daily fashion-related stories for the website and bigger think pieces connecting fashion to the broader culture; and collaborate with Vogue’s newsletter and social media teams to promote Vogue Runway content.
As the leading online destination for fashion shows, industry news, trends, and fashion features, Vogue Runway’s motto is to “see fashion first.” Candidates should have a deep knowledge of fashion and keen instincts for the next big thing. They should be comfortable scouting and meeting with new designers, building relationships with fashion PRs, and gathering contacts to inform future stories. Fluency in the online fashion conversation is a must. This person should be adaptable and highly collaborative, as they will work closely with Vogue Runway’s team in New York as well as with the broader Vogue team and contributors around the world.
In addition to being fashion-obsessed, the fashion news writer should be a culture hound who is up to date on news and trends across film, tv, music, and the arts; interests in sustainability technology, and fashion’s social impact are also encouraged.
Job Description:
Write daily content for Vogue Runway, from reported features to breaking news, designer interviews, trend stories, and opinion pieces
Review collections at Fashion Week, as well as during the pre-collection seasons
Scout new designers to cover on Vogue Runway
Develop strong relationships with designers, PRs, and fashion insiders
Collaborate with Vogue’s social media and newsletter teams to promote Vogue Runway content, especially during Fashion Week
Skills and Qualifications:
3+ years of fashion writing experience, preferably at a magazine or website
Excellent writing and reporting skills
Experience working on tight deadlines and executing strong copy under pressure
Adaptability in a fast-paced, dynamic, and digital-first environment
Competitive knowledge of emerging designers, heritage brands, and fashion’s newsmakers
Highly comfortable pitching ideas and brainstorming with the Vogue team
Highly collaborative and comfortable working with various departments, from social media to photo, video, and analytics
The expected base salary range for this position is from $75,000-$85,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.
This is a guild position.
What happens next?If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.
Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.
What We Do
Condé Nast is a global media company, home to iconic brands including Vogue, The New Yorker, GQ, Glamour, AD, Vanity Fair and Wired, among many others. The company's award-winning content reaches 88 million consumers in print, 419 million in digital and 432 million across social platforms, and generates more than 1 billion video views each month.
The company is headquartered in New York and London, and operates in 32 markets worldwide including China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico and Latin America, Russia, Spain and Taiwan. Launched in 2011, Condé Nast Entertainment is an award-winning production and distribution studio that creates programming across film, television, social and digital video and virtual reality.
