Temporary Beauty Writer, ELLE at Hearst in New York, NY

TEMPORARY BEAUTY WRITER, ELLE Location: New York, NY, United States Be Part of What's Next Join ELLE as a Temporary Beauty Writer and help shape the conversations defining luxury beauty today. You'll create timely, trend-forward storytelling that informs, inspires, and connects with a passionate audience while helping one of the industry's most iconic brands stay ahead of what's next. About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?) Hearst Magazines is one of the world's largest publishers, with a portfolio of more than 30 brands that reach audiences across print, digital, social, video, and emerging platforms. Our iconic brands—including ELLE, Harper's BAZAAR, Cosmopolitan, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Men's Health, Women's Health, and Oprah Daily—deliver trusted journalism, compelling storytelling, and innovative experiences that inspire millions of readers every month. Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing) • Write engaging beauty content spanning SEO-driven service stories, breaking news, trend features, and product coverage. • Pitch a high volume of fresh, timely, and audience-focused story ideas each week. • Develop content that reflects ELLE's elevated editorial voice and luxury beauty perspective. • Monitor beauty trends, product launches, celebrity moments, and industry news to identify compelling coverage opportunities. • Collaborate closely with editors to refine story angles, optimize content strategy, and maximize audience engagement. • Balance speed and accuracy while producing high-quality, well-researched editorial content. • Apply SEO best practices to help drive discoverability without compromising editorial excellence. Qualifications (What We're Looking For) • 3+ years of experience writing beauty, fashion, or lifestyle editorial content for a digital publication or equivalent experience. • Strong knowledge of the beauty industry, including products, brands, trends, and the luxury marketplace. • Exceptional writing, reporting, and editing skills with a distinctive editorial voice. • Demonstrated ability to balance service journalism, trend reporting, and timely news coverage. • Experience pitching creative, audience-first story ideas and managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. • Familiarity with SEO best practices and performance-driven digital publishing. • Collaborative mindset with excellent organizational and communication skills. • Ability to work in our New York City office on a hybrid schedule of four days per week.   The hourly rate for this role is $35.00 per hour. This position is not eligible for bonus or commission compensation. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, and location. Hearst Magazines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   #LI-DNI