The Strategist, part of Vox Media, is hiring a Beauty Writer to cover daily beauty stories, product reviews, and shopping events like Prime Day and Black Friday. This role is perfect for a beauty journalist who loves testing products, spotting trends, and helping readers shop smarter.
About Vox Media & The Strategist
The Strategist is New York Magazine’s award-winning service journalism site dedicated to rigorous product coverage and smart shopping recommendations. As part of Vox Media—the leading modern media company—we’re a community of journalists, creators, and innovators committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do.
Schedule
- Full-time, remote (U.S. only; restricted states apply)
- Must be available during major sales events (e.g., Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Prime Day)
- Covered by The NewsGuild of New York, CWA Local 31003 collective bargaining agreement
What You’ll Do
- Pitch, write, and report beauty stories and reviews with Strategist tone and sensibility
- Test and evaluate new beauty products, surfacing what’s worth buying
- Follow beauty news and shopping trends, actively monitoring social media
- Contribute to the weekly Beauty Brief newsletter
- Collaborate with editors and cross-functional teams under tight deadlines
- Play a key role during high-volume shopping events
What You Need
- Minimum 5 years professional writing experience, specifically in beauty journalism
- Hands-on experience testing beauty products (required)
- Strong editorial judgment and understanding of ecommerce/shopping landscape
- Ability to work independently and deliver fast, accurate stories
- Familiarity with The Strategist’s style, voice, and approach
- Organized, deadline-driven, and collaborative
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $74,360/year (flat rate)
- Full-time, permanent, benefits-eligible role
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
- Equity in Vox Media’s mission-driven media network
- Inclusive, supportive culture committed to DEI+ initiatives
Bring your voice, expertise, and humor to one of the web’s most trusted shopping publications.
Happy Hunting,
~Two Chicks…