pedestrian group (Winner – Publisher of the Year, Mumbrella Publish Awards 2021) We are looking for a Style & Beauty Writer to be part of our continued growth. Refinery29 AustraliaAustralia’s leading publication for women and underrepresented people.
Reporting directly to the editor-in-chief of Refinery29 Australia, successful applicants must be well versed in all things style and beauty, and familiar with the complex ways fashion and beauty intersect with identity, culture and self-expression. . We are looking for strong writers with endless ideas and willingness to try new things. Style & Beauty Writers are excited to reimagine how to cover these topics through a hyperlocal lens for Refinery29 Australia audiences.
Our dream candidate is someone who is very passionate about making fashion and beauty a space where all women and people of all gender diversity feel they represent themselves. They’re just as comfortable asking for talks about natural hair care for black women, trolling beauty hacks on TikTok to explore how fashion can shed light on political issues. as well as interviewing experts about topical skincare ingredients.
Style & Beauty Writers are expected to:
- Write 2-3 stories a day
- Work with editors and editors to set a press agenda that drives Refinery29 conversations about style and beauty trends
- Conceptualize a unique way to cover the biggest style, beauty and lifestyle stories of the day, ‘Refinery 29 Ways’, to move the conversation forward at all occasions
- Grow and maintain a great network of contributors that reflects Australia’s diversity
- Create, suggest and edit copy quickly and accurately under tight deadlines
- Sourcing and integrating products into feature and gallery style pieces
- Support commercial partnerships by participating in brainstorming where necessary and creating editorial packages that help drive sales revenue
- We interview the most interesting people in style, beauty and lifestyle, both globally and locally.
- Represent Refinery29 at industry events where appropriate
- Platform content on Refinery29 Ausralia’s social channels, including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter;
This position is looking for someone who:
- At least 2 years of experience writing fashion and/or beauty content.
- Active, Intuitive/Proactive, Collaborative Team Player
- good judgment and discretion
- Deep understanding of the diversity and intersectionality of multicultural young audiences
- Strong industry ties or desire to build strong relationships
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
This is a full-time role based out of Pedestrian Group’s offices in Sydney or Melbourne.
If this sounds like your dream job, send us your resume and a cover letter explaining why you’re a perfect fit.
*About Refinery 29*
Refinery29 is a leading media and entertainment company focused on women and underrepresented voices, with a global audience footprint of 249 million across all platforms. Through a variety of lifestyle stories, original video programming, social, shareable content, and live experiences, Refinery29 provides viewers with inspiration and tools to discover a more independent, stylish, and informed life. , pursue. For more information and to view content, please visit Refinery29 Australia. Other international editions are also available, including US, UK, France, and Germany.
*About pedestrian groups*
Pedestrian Group is Australia’s leading youth-focused publisher, reaching a unique audience of over 4.16 million Australians each month, reaching more 18-39 year olds than any other publisher doing. Home to PEDESTRIAN.TV, VICE Australia, Refinery29 Australia, Lifehacker Australia, Gizmodo Australia, Kotaku Australia and Open Air Cinemas. Wholly owned by Nine Entertainment Co., Australia’s largest and most diversified media company.
