Be Part of What’s Next

ELLE is seeking a Culture Writer to help shape smart, stylish, and culturally fluent coverage across entertainment, arts, and celebrity. This role plays a key part in defining ELLE’s voice in culture—spotlighting what matters now and what’s coming next for a curious, engaged audience.

About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?)

Hearst Magazines’ portfolio of more than 30 iconic brands in the U.S.—including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Harper’s BAZAAR, and Popular Mechanics — inspires, entertains, and builds new and bold experiences for an engaged and growing audience across digital, video, social and print, reaching nearly 130 million readers and site visitors each month. With sophisticated content creation, cutting-edge technology, and industry-leading data capabilities, we make media and products that move people across all platforms. We are a global media company that publishes nearly 200 magazine editions and 175 websites around the world—and together, we are shaping what’s next.

Key Responsibilities (What You’re Doing)

• Pitch, write, and occasionally edit culture stories for ELLE across digital and print, including daily news, recaps, explainers, features, and awards coverage
• Collaborate with editors to plan and execute coverage around weekly TV, film, music, arts, and book releases, as well as major cultural moments and brand tentpoles
• Interview talent and help coordinate complementary social coverage
• Partner closely with the Senior Culture Editor, SEO team, and broader editorial network to optimize content strategy across platforms
• Build and maintain strong relationships with publicists, studios, labels, publishers, and talent representatives
• Attend industry events, screenings, and red carpets to report and generate timely coverage

Qualifications (What We’re Looking For)

• Strong editorial judgment and clean, engaging writing with a clear point of view
• A deep understanding of ELLE’s voice, audience, and position in culture
• Demonstrated experience covering movies, TV, music, books, art, or other entertainment-driven beats
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for spotting breaking news, trends, and emerging voices in culture
• Comfort working in CMS platforms and using digital tools, including analytics platforms
• Ability to collaborate across teams while thriving in a fast-paced editorial environment
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends as needed for coverage
• This role is based in New York City and operates on a hybrid schedule, with four days per week in the office

Benefits (What We Offer)

• Work with the Best: Collaborate with top-tier professionals across media, advertising, tech, fashion, lifestyle, and publishing, shaping the future of these dynamic industries.
• Grow Your Skills: Unlock your potential with access to innovative training programs, immersive workshops, and exclusive industry events.
• Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work, empowering you to balance professional success with personal priorities.
• Foster Connection & Belonging: Join our Employee Resource Groups and help create a welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
• Wellness First: Prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day 1.
• Plan for Your Financial Future: Enjoy competitive financial perks, including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.

The base salary for this role is between $67, 000 – $75, 000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as: transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Hearst 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.

This is a position covered under the Writers Guild of America, East, Collective Bargaining Agreement.