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Penske Media Corp.

WWD: Fashion Assistant

New York, NY · On-site

$27.50/hr

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New York, NY · On-site

$150K - $175K/yr

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Freelance Fashion Editors/Writers

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WWD: Fashion Assistant

Penske Media Corp.

New York, NY • On-site

$27.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

WWD: Fashion Assistant
WWD is seeking a highly organized, style-savvy and editorially sharp Fashion Assistant to support the fashion team across market, editorial and on-set needs. This role will play an important part in the day-to-day operations of the department, helping to ensure seamless sample management, strong market support and timely, high-quality written fashion coverage.
WWD values in-person collaboration and team cohesion, employees work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remotely with a focus on maintaining a vibrant and inclusive culture. Must also be flexible to work non-traditional hours.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee sample trafficking, including tracking incoming and outgoing samples, organizing inventory and ensuring timely returns to brands, agencies and showrooms.
  • Assist in maintaining the fashion closet and keeping samples, accessories and related materials organized and presentation-ready.
  • Support the Senior Accessories Market Editor with market appointments, sample pulls, research, administrative coordination and day-to-day editorial needs.
  • Provide on-set assistance for fashion shoots, helping with styling support, sample organization, steaming, dressing logistics and general production needs.
  • Write news stories, trend stories and select fashion reviews with speed, accuracy and a strong understanding of the fashion landscape.
  • Coordinate professionally with PR contacts, brands and showrooms..
  • Support coverage of market activity, industry events, runway developments and emerging fashion trends as needed.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in fashion, journalism, communications or a related field.
  • Previous internship or assistant experience in fashion editorial, styling, market or a related environment preferred.
  • Strong interest in fashion, accessories, trends and the luxury and contemporary market.
  • Excellent organizational skills and close attention to detail.
  • Writing, reporting and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work efficiently under tight deadlines.
  • A collaborative attitude, professional demeanor and willingness to contribute wherever needed.

What We're Looking For
  • A proactive, dependable and highly motivated team player.
  • Someone with editorial instincts and a sharp eye for fashion.
  • A candidate who can move fluidly between creative, logistical and administrative responsibilities.
  • A self-starter who is eager to learn and grow within a dynamic fashion media environment.

Work Environment
This role requires a hands-on approach and flexibility to support both editorial and production needs. The Fashion Assistant should be prepared to work in a fast-moving setting where organization, responsiveness and strong communication are essential to success.
A good faith estimate of the compensation is $27.50/hour upon hire. Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role.
If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors).
It's all About You...
PMC's comprehensive benefits package is thoughtfully designed to support every aspect of your life, empowering you to thrive both personally and professionally. We offer PMC-Paid Healthcare with no employee paycheck contributions on medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. PMC also offers Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter), an Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Plan with an Employer match. Employees are also eligible to take advantage of company discounts and perks including Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Mortgage discounts, and a variety of other savings on wellness, lifestyle, and financial essentials.
At PMC, we believe working in a highly collaborative, office-first environment fosters real-time communication, spontaneous idea sharing, and stronger interpersonal relationships that drive innovation and team cohesion. PMC prioritizes in-person collaboration and does not offer remote-only roles.
About Fairchild Media Group: FMG, publisher of WWD, Beauty Inc. Footwear News, and Sourcing Journal is the leading business authority for the fashion, retail, footwear, and beauty industries. We provide a balance of timely, credible business news and key fashion trends to a dedicated readership of retailers, designers, manufacturers, marketers, financiers, Wall Street analysts, international moguls, media executives, ad agencies, tech leaders, consumers, and trend-makers.
About WWD:
WWD is the leading business authority for the fashion, retail, and beauty industries. WWD provides a balance of timely, credible business news and key fashion trends to a dedicated readership of retailers, designers, manufacturers, marketers, financiers, Wall Street analysts, international moguls, media executives, ad agencies, consumers, and trend-makers.
About Penske Media Corporation (PMC)
Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate monthly audience of more than 500 million people. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media and owns over 300 live events, while reaching audiences across all screens. Penske Media is recognized, as one of the Top 100 Private Companies in the United States and North America.
Our Companies & Brands
  • Iconic Media Brands (PMX): Variety, Rolling Stone, The Verge, Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, Eater, Sportico, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, VIBE, IndieWire, SB Nation, ARTFORUM, POPSUGAR, Gold Derby, BEAUTY INC, Art in America, Punch, The Dodo, and more.
  • Live Events & Experiences: The Golden Globes, SXSW, Academy of Country Music Awards (ACMs), Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve, SXSW London, American Music Awards (AMAs), and Latin Music Week.
  • Data & Analytics: Luminate, the premier music and entertainment data and analytics company.

Global Footprint
PMC and its subsidiaries are co-headquartered in New York and Los Angeles, with additional offices spanning 14 countries worldwide.
Want to learn more? Visit www.PMC.com to explore our complete portfolio.

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