Staff Writer, Brand Experiences - Contract
- Contract
Company Description
Refinery29 is the cornerstone of fashion, beauty, and shopping for a new generation. Combining daily local newsletter editions and a website that serves as a global style hub, Refinery29 offers the only 360-degree source for shopping, exclusive deals, trends, beauty news, local hot-spots, and at-home sneak-peeks of fashion's finest. At Refinery29, great style isn't just a one-way obsession—it's a fast-changing world where readers talk, designers, brands, and shop-keepers engage, and great fashion influences everything.
Job Description
The staff writer will work closely with the Senior Editor of Brand Experiences to create and refine long-form features that meet client goals while upholding Refinery29's editorial integrity and voice.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Pitch, research, and write brand-integrated content for fashion, beauty, and entertainment verticals
- Interview talent to produce long-form features
- Work closely with the Editors and Project Managers to schedule and deliver content under tight deadlines
- Upload content to Refinery29, using our CMS
Qualifications
- Has a wide range of reporting and interviewing experience, particularly with high-profile talent — a fashion or entertainment background is preferred
- Able to work quickly and pivot content once receiving feedback for a quick turnaround time
- Is a team player open to guidance and suggestions
- Has a solid understanding of Refinery29's voice and brand mission
- Work well under pressure with tight deadlines
- Able to think creatively to accommodate luxury, tech, and non-endemic brands
- 3-5 years of professional writing and interviewing experience