Fashion Business Editor at Marie Claire Nigeria

Summary:

• We are searching for an experienced fashion and beauty editor to join our creative team.
• Your goal will be to provide dynamic, exceptional, informative, and appealing editorials and content regarding the fashion industry and its trends to attract our targeted audience.
• Your goal is also to build customer loyalty for our exclusive fashion and beauty features.
• You will perform a range of tasks, including conceptualisation and execution of campaigns, evaluating proofs, setting publication goals, designing content, creating outstanding editorials, and generating story ideas.
• As the editor, you will show a good eye for detail and the know-how to manage all the moving parts of a publication.
• To excel in this position, the successful candidate will also possess excellent communication, editing, and proofreading skills.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Editor-in-Chief and Digital Editor to define the fashion and beauty strategy across all our digital platforms.
• Design the contents of publications based on the company’s publication's style, editorial policy, and publishing specifications.
• Create storylines and produce innovative story ideas that align with the brand’s core values and appeal to our target audience.
• Write fashion and beauty interviews, opinion pieces, and news stories for the website that meet the global standard.
• Establish and maintain the publication standards and goals.
• Building relationships with fashion designers, beauty brands, and other industry-related professionals.
• Coordinate with and oversee projects with designers, photographers, writers and output (artwork, design and photography).
• Commission and supervise stories from in-house writers, freelancers, and other media employees.
• Representing the brand at fashion and beauty shows, and other networking events.
• Supervising and managing the layout of the fashion and beauty categories on the website.
• Meet tight deadlines and monitor budgets.
• Proofread and edit stories or art pieces.

Requirements

• A portfolio and track record that embodies the values of Marie Claire.
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field.
• Proven work experience as a fashion and beauty editor.
• Possess proven connections and access to people in the fashion and beauty industry and related industries.
• Deep interest in the fashion and beauty industry and its trends.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with an excellent portfolio.
• Excellent interpersonal and team management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of SEO and social media best practices.
• Ample knowledge of Content Management Systems (CMS).
• A creative thinker with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven experience with MS Office, InDesign, Photoshop, or other publishing tools.