Fashion & Beauty Writers, Bustle
Bustle, a digital media site telling the stories of diverse voices from the next generation, is looking for fashion and beauty writers to join its Style team.
A few things interested candidates should know before we get into details:
- Writers will cover style stories that impact people from historically minoritized communities and Bustle would especially love to feature the voices of writers from those communities on its site.
- Interested writers must be able to work for two hour shifts at least five days a week between Monday and Friday and be available to work Sunday evening shifts as needed during awards season.
- This role is part-time and fast-paced, so be ready for breaking news like unexpected product launches or celebrity outfit roundups at any moment.
- Candidates should be prepared to pitch a few ideas during the hiring process.
Job Description:
Bustle's Style team is seeking Fashion & Beauty Writers. In addition to reporting on mainstream fashion and beauty news, writers will cover style stories that impact people from marginalized communities (including people of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disabilities, and plus size individuals.)
Bustle is specifically looking for experienced writers with knowledge of how privilege and inequality impacts the fashion and beauty spheres. Writers are expected to stay embedded in the fashion and beauty news cycle, and pitch angles relevant to the Bustle reader. In addition to reporting responsibly on sensitive topics, accuracy is key for this role. Interested writers should also be familiar with Bustle's voice and mission.
Responsibilities & Expectations:
Identifying and pitching timely beauty and fashion stories
Writing and reporting three to four light-lift news stories per shift
Finding original content such as viral trends and smaller brands to cover before anyone else
Requirements:
A passion for all things fashion and beauty
A strong writing voice full of personality and confidence
A knowledge of privilege and inequality as it applies to fashion and beauty
2+ years of editorial experience (blog experience counts)
Availability to work remotely at least two days a week during business hours Monday — Friday
Availability to attend NYC press events on behalf of the brand as needed
About Bustle
Bustle belongs to the Bustle Media Group (BDG). BDG is one of today’s leading, global media companies with a portfolio of distinct digital and experiential brands that are shaping culture. Over 161 million readers turn to their brands — Bustle, Elite Daily, The Zoe Report, NYLON, Inverse, Mic, Input, Gawker, W, Romper, Scary Mommy, Fatherly, and The Dad — to hear from a set of diverse voices around the issues and interests engaging the next generation. BDG is headquartered in New York City.
To apply, email your resume, clips, and relevant pitches to jessica.andrews@bustle.com with the subject line “Backstory Referral: Bustle Fashion/Beauty Writer”
Backstory Responsibility Statement
This position has been hand vetted by the Backstory Jobs team, ensuring that the company is actively invested in its DEI (diversity, inclusion, and equity) efforts. As people from historically minoritized backgrounds ourselves, we understand the specific challenges that people from these communities face in getting hired, and understand our responsibility in operating our jobs board. While we have vetted posted roles to the best of our ability, we cannot be held liable for any dissatisfaction that occurs during or after the hiring process. But, should an offense or injustice occur, please let us know at thebackstorynetwork@tellyourbackstory.com and we’ll do our best to help troubleshoot and offer up support.