Emirates Woman Group is looking for a bright new star to join its respected fashion team.
FASHION EDITOR – Emirates Woman Group, Dubai, UAE
Applicants must know their Manolos from their Miu Miu’s, have a strong grasp of the regional fashion scene and possess a broad knowledge and understanding of both contemporary and archival fashion. You will have a natural talent for styling and a knack for fashion writing along with a strong knowledge of local and international fashion news sources.
The ideal candidate will hold a driving licence, be organised and able to work to strict deadlines, have the confidence to interview fashion personalities and represent the magazine at high level launches and events. In addition, you must be creative, organised, able to work with a dynamic and fast-paced team.
The role entails working across the group’s titles including Emirates Woman, Emirates Bride, EW Mini and other supplements. It will also include sourcing and writing content for the website emirateswoman.com.
Emirates Woman Group is published by Motivate Publishing, located in the heart of Dubai Media City, Dubai. Overseas candidates will be considered.
Job responsibilities:
• Writing fashion pages and features
• Styling fashion and real-life shoots
• Editing pages
• Contributing monthly editorial fashion features and interviews
• Contributing weekly to the website
• Generating ongoing creative opportunities to develop the editorial content of the magazine
• Ongoing awareness of key trends and shift in patterns of the fashion market, regionally and internationally
• Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with key figures from the fashion industry
• Attend events as an ambassador of the Emirates Woman Group and Motivate Publishing
• Work on new editorial extension ideas to promote and further develop the brand
• Ensure that the highest possible standards are achieved throughout the magazine with regards to content and design
Desirable qualifications:
• Applicants must be educated to degree level and have a minimum 3-5 years experience in a similar role
• Previous experience in magazines is essential
• Extensive fashion and beauty contacts
• Current driver’s licence
If you’re interested, send a covering letter, CV, examples of writing and styling from your portfolio to emirateswoman@motivate.ae, with Fashion Editor Role in the Subject.
