Temp Deputy Culture Director
$81,120–$81,120 year
On-site · New York City, New York, United States
Job Summary
Lead timely, audience-focused culture coverage for Harper’s Bazaar by managing the daily culture editorial calendar, assigning, editing, and publishing stories on entertainment, celebrity news, film, television, music, books, social trends, and cultural conversations. Drive tentpole coverage around major cultural moments, premieres, awards shows, and industry events. Develop and mentor writers, freelancers, and contributors to elevate reporting and storytelling. Monitor breaking news and emerging trends to identify opportunities for audience-focused coverage. Collaborate with SEO, social, audience development, and visual teams to maximize content reach and performance. Uphold editorial standards for accuracy, inclusivity, voice, and brand integrity across all published content. Analyze content performance and audience insights to inform coverage strategies and support broader editorial initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of editorial experience covering culture, entertainment, lifestyle, digital media, or related content areas.
- Strong editing, headline-writing, and story-development skills with a demonstrated ability to shape compelling content.
- Experience managing writers, freelancers, and contributors in a fast-paced editorial environment.
- Deep knowledge of entertainment, celebrity, and cultural trends, with strong editorial judgment.
- Familiarity with analytics platforms, SEO best practices, and audience growth strategies.
- Ability to balance breaking news coverage, service journalism, and longer-form feature content.
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively across editorial and cross-functional teams.
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