Associate Editor, Strategic Content Development
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeHybrid
location_on4, East 64th Street, Lenox Hill, Manhattan Community Board 8, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10065, United States
About the Team
Fairchild Media Group (FMG) is the leading business authority for the fashion, retail, footwear, and beauty industries. As the publisher of WWD, Beauty Inc, Footwear News, and Sourcing Journal, FMG provides a balance of timely, credible business news and key fashion trends to a dedicated readership of retailers, designers, manufacturers, marketers, financiers, Wall Street analysts, and trend-makers.
FMG operates within Penske Media Corporation (PMC), a global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts over 300 million people worldwide. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media, delivering comprehensive news and information across a constellation of iconic brands. Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with offices in 14 countries, PMC is committed to fostering a working environment that is inclusive and responsible, valuing a culture built on all backgrounds, voices, and experiences.
About the Role
The Associate Editor, Strategic Content Development is a pivotal role designed to oversee custom content production for FMG's flagship publications. This position exists to bridge the gap between editorial storytelling and strategic business needs, ensuring that custom content programs resonate with industry leaders while driving audience engagement.
You will be a journalist with a strong sense of news who can spot trends and produce well-written stories in a compelling way. Your day-to-day involves managing the development and execution of diverse content programs, including native articles, research reports, multimedia hubs, video, podcasts, and social content. You will partner closely with sales and marketing teams to ideate content proposals, assess client needs, and moderate live panels and webinars. Success in this role requires the ability to distill complex market trends, identify emerging technologies like generative AI, and optimize content for SEO and analytics to grow our audience.
Work Environment & Culture
At PMC, we believe that working in a highly collaborative, office-first environment fosters real-time communication, spontaneous idea sharing, and stronger interpersonal relationships that drive innovation. We prioritize in-person collaboration to maintain a vibrant and inclusive culture. Consequently, employees in this role work onsite 4 days a week with 1 day of remote flexibility. PMC does not offer remote-only roles.
Hiring Process
To apply, please submit your resume and writing samples. If you have more or less experience than specified in the qualifications, we encourage you to apply and list your salary expectations. The hiring process typically involves a review of your portfolio, followed by interviews with the editorial and leadership teams to assess your fit with our mission and team dynamics.
Equal Opportunity
PMC is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a working environment that is inclusive and responsible. We value a company culture built on all backgrounds, voices, and experiences and consider qualified applicants regardless of their background.
Work location
Work model: Hybrid
4, East 64th Street, Lenox Hill, Manhattan Community Board 8, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10065, United States
New York, New York
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleProduce editorial news reporting and special features across fashion, beauty, retail, and luxury goods segments
- check_circlePartner with sales and marketing teams to ideate content proposals and assess client needs
- check_circleSource interviews, conduct market research, and identify industry trends such as consumer behavior and emerging technologies
- check_circleManage development and execution of custom content programs including native articles, research reports, and multimedia hubs
- check_circleOptimize content for SEO, social platforms, and syndication while leveraging traffic analytics to increase engagement
Requirements
- verified5-7 years of professional writing/editing experience
- verifiedB2B focus within fashion apparel, retail, beauty, and related segments
- verifiedWell-versed in digital strategy, analytics, and SEO best practices
Nice to Have
A passion for fashion apparel, retail, beauty, and technology.
Benefits & Perks
check_circlePMC-Paid Healthcare with no employee paycheck contributions on medical, dental, and vision for you and your familycheck_circleFlexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare, Dependent Care, and Commutercheck_circleEmployee Assistance Programcheck_circleLife Insurancecheck_circleShort- & Long-Term Disabilitycheck_circlePaid Parental Leavecheck_circle401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer matchcheck_circlePet Insurancecheck_circleHome & Auto Insurancecheck_circleMortgage discounts
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Frequently asked questions about Associate Editor, Strategic Content Development at Penske Media Corporation
What does a Associate Editor, Strategic Content Development at Penske Media Corporation do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Associate Editor, Strategic Content Development at Penske Media Corporation will produce editorial news reporting and special features across fashion, beauty, retail, and luxury goods segments; partner with sales and marketing teams to ideate content proposals and assess client needs; source interviews, conduct market research, and identify industry trends such as consumer behavior and emerging technologies; and manage development and execution of custom content programs including native articles, research reports, and multimedia hubs.
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Penske Media Corporation is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: 5-7 years of professional writing/editing experience; B2B focus within fashion apparel, retail, beauty, and related segments; and Well-versed in digital strategy, analytics, and SEO best practices.
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Associate Editor, Strategic Content Development at Penske Media Corporation is based in 4, East 64th Street, Lenox Hill, Manhattan Community Board 8, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10065, United States. This is a hybrid role.
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Penske Media Corporation has listed this Associate Editor, Strategic Content Development role as hybrid.
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Associate Editor, Strategic Content Development at Penske Media Corporation typically requires 5–7 years of relevant experience at the senior level.
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About Penske Media Corporation
Penske Media Corporation operates as a prominent media production and information services firm based in Los Angeles, California. Since its founding in 2004, the organization has established itself as a digital media pioneer, delivering comprehensive news and cultural coverage across a vast portfolio of iconic brands. These publications include Variety, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, WWD, Deadline, and Sportico, serving audiences in entertainment, music, fashion, and sports industries. The company's content creators provide daily reporting characterized by deep industry knowledge and extensive coverage.
Beyond digital publishing, Penske Media Corporation manages several significant cultural events such as SXSW, LA3C, and Life is Beautiful. The organization maintains a global footprint with headquarters in New York and Los Angeles, alongside offices in 14 countries worldwide. This international presence allows the company to reach viewers on various screens and connect with a diverse, passionate audience. The firm operates on the principle that businesses should strive to be profitable while also acting as forces for good within their communities.
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