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Fashion editor requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in fashion editor job postings.
Sample fashion editor requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in fashion design or related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in the field.
  • Knowledge of current fashion trends.
  • Proficiency with photography and photo editing software.
  • Excellent writing and communication skills.
Sample required fashion editor soft skills
  • Creative and artistic eye.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.

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The Knot fashion editor job description

Here at The Knot Worldwide, we believe in doing work that matters. In 16 countries around the world, our leading family of brands (The Knot, WeddingWire, Bodas, Hitched, The Bash, The Bump, and more) inspire, inform, and celebrate our communities as they move through life's milestones. Our couples and business partners depend on us. They're all in. So are we.

ABOUT THE ROLE AND OUR TEAM:

As a member of our digital editorial team, the Associate Fashion Editor, Menswear will be responsible for ideating, writing and producing fashion, beauty and fine jewelry content to engage, educate and inspire The Knot Worldwide's consumer audience during life's major milestones. We are looking for a detail-oriented assistant fashion editor with an interest in menswear and non-binary wedding attire who is comfortable pitching, writing and producing fashion service and shoppable content, supporting major fashion initiatives, appearing on camera and attending market events, when appropriate. A background in fashion content, awareness of wedding fashion trends, extreme attention to detail, a strong work ethic, the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, a passion for learning new skills, and a positive attitude are all necessities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Pitch, write and produce daily and long lead content for our platforms
  • Appear on video as fashion/menswear fashion expert when needed
  • Attend market events for fashion when appropriate
  • Help support department initiatives like Bridal Fashion Week and Beauty Awards
  • Help with fashion sample trafficking, credits and returns for magazine shoots
  • Conduct photo research and produce images for publishing as needed
  • Stay current on wedding, shopping and media industries
  • Provide thought leadership on menswear and the non-binary fashion industry including recommendations on content series franchises, partnerships, influencers and ways our product offerings can better serve diverse consumers and experiences

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES HAVE:

  • Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field
  • Exceptional writing and editing skills; at least 3 years professional experience writing for an online brand or digital publication
  • A passion for fashion, online shopping and familiarity with major online retailers
  • Experience working in a team, as well as experience collaborating cross-functionally with other teams on projects and initiatives
  • An extreme attention to detail
  • Strong commitment to hitting deadlines, accuracy and professionalism
  • An understanding of basic SEO best practices and keyword targeting is a plus
  • Ability to multitask, stay organized and adapt in a fast-paced environment
  • Creativity with a wealth of fun and new ideas
  • Experience working within a CMS
  • Basic knowledge of Photoshop or other photo editing platforms
  • A good eye for design, style and trends

#LI-NW1 #LI-Remote

At The Knot Worldwide, we believe you are more than a resume and invite you to go for it, take the leap of faith, and apply for this job if it sparks your passion to join TKWW and make a difference!

WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT YOU:

  • You Dream Big. You iterate and experiment to drive innovation.
  • You Love Our Users. You keep our global community at the center of everything you do.
  • You Do the Right Thing. You strengthen your team through respect, fairness, and inclusion.
  • You Hustle Every Day. You favor urgency and own your outcomes.
  • You Win Together. People are at the heart of our success and you play as a team.

WHAT YOU LOVE ABOUT US:

We believe in a wide range of holistic offerings to support our employees so that they can live our values day in and day out. From mental wellbeing, physical health and financial planning, to engaging perks and discounts, we are in the business of celebrating and supporting the Moments that Matter both in and out of the "office". We offer flexible vacation, generous parental leave and prioritize initiatives that support the growth, development, and happiness of our people.

TKWW's approach to the future of work: At the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, TKWW pivoted all global employees to remote work while prioritizing physical and mental wellbeing. While the majority of our global offices are open and available at this time, all TKWW employees have the ability to work remotely full time through the length of 2022. Upon entering our "new normal", TKWW will pilot a hybrid work model where employees will have additional flexibility. (Note: employees who were hired into remote positions will continue to work fully remotely.)

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US Notice: The Knot Worldwide provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. In addition to federal law requirements, The Knot Worldwide complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. The Knot Worldwide expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

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Updated March 14, 2024

Zippia Research Team
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