Temporary Culture Editor

Hearst Health

Temporary Culture Editor overseeing ELLE’s culture section. Assigning, editing, and planning content around entertainment and culture.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $35 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong editorial judgment and clean writing skills, with a keen understanding of brand voice and the ability to develop PR relationships. Proficient in optimizing content strategy using web platforms and analytics tools while thriving in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

6+ Years Editorial ExperienceStrong Editorial JudgmentProficiency With Google AnalyticsBachelor's Degree In JournalismAbility To Work Nights And Weekends

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Soft Skills

Clean Writing SkillsCollaborative Environment Adaptability

Tools & Technologies

Web PlatformsGoogle Analytics

Industry Keywords

Consumer Editorial BrandPop Culture CoveragePR RelationshipsTalent BookingSEO Content Strategy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assign, edit, and top-edit stories for the culture section, including daily news and awards coverage
Plan coverage around weekly TV, film, music, and book releases and tentpole pop culture moments
Book talent for interviews, video shoots, social opportunities, or other stories
Work with print editors for long-lead features or collaborating on online coverage
Work with freelancers for evergreen stories, interviews, essays, roundups, and more
Work with SEO team to optimize content strategy and plan swarms
Develop and maintain PR relationships with celebrity reps, major studios, and labels
Attend film events and red carpets for coverage

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of post-grad experience, preferably for a consumer editorial brand
Strong editorial judgment and clean writing skills
Keen understanding of the brand’s voice
Must love spotting the newest voices in culture
Proficiency with web platforms (including emerging platforms) and tools (including Google Analytics)
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Able to work nights and weekends as needed
Bachelor's degree in journalism or other relevant area

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hearst is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.