Managing Editor, WearstlerWorld (Los Angeles) Job at Kelly Wearstler, Los Angeles, CA

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  • Kelly Wearstler
  • Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

About WearstlerWorld

At Kelly Wearstler, WearstlerWorld is our dynamic storytelling platform on Substacka curated space where design, travel, architecture, interiors, industrial design, art, and culture converge. It serves as a lens into the world of Kelly Wearstler, offering readers a blend of inspiring narratives and compelling visuals that reflect our ethos of luxury, creativity, and global cultural fluency.

We are seeking a Managing Editor to shape and guide this narrative with the precision of a seasoned luxury magazine editor and the creativity of an inspired storyteller. This role is ideal for someone who can marry editorial rigor with a keen visual sensibility, working at the intersection of content creation, brand vision, and cultural conversation.

Role Overview

The Managing Editor will oversee the editorial direction, content production, and publishing schedule for WearstlerWorld. You will commission and collaborate with top-tier writers, photographers, and creative contributors, shepherding projects from concept to final publication. This role requires close collaboration with Kelly and the studio team to ensure every piece reflects the brands voice, aesthetic, and vision.

The position demands a confident editor who is fluent in the language of luxury, deeply attuned to cultural and design trends, and skilled at translating conceptual ideas into immersive editorial

experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Editorial Leadership

  • Develop and oversee the WearstlerWorld editorial calendar, ensuring a steady cadence of high-quality, brand-aligned stories
  • Conceptualize and pitch feature ideas that span design, travel, architecture, interiors, industrial design, art, and culture
  • Commission, brief, and edit work from freelance writers, photographers, and other creative contributors
  • Ensure all content meets brand standards for tone, quality, and visual integration

Content Production & Project Management

  • Manage multiple stories in production simultaneously, from ideation to final delivery
  • Collaborate with in-house designers, marketing, and digital teams to ensure content is visually compelling and optimized for publication
  • Coordinate with external contributors on deadlines, deliverables, and editorial direction
  • Align Substack editorial output with broader brand initiatives and other communication channels

Brand Stewardship

  • Maintain and evolve the WearstlerWorld editorial voice in alignment with the Kelly Wearstler brand ethos
  • Monitor cultural, design, and luxury market trends to ensure content remains relevant and distinctive
  • Work closely with Kelly to refine story concepts, ensuring her creative vision is woven into the editorial narrative

Qualifications & Experience

  • 57 years of editorial experience within a design, culture, lifestyle, or luxury-focused publication or brand
  • Strong portfolio of published work that demonstrates a command of luxury storytelling and visual pairing
  • Proven ability to commission and manage top-tier creative talent
  • Exceptional editing skills with a meticulous eye for grammar, clarity, and tone
  • Ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects with tight deadlines
  • Deep understanding of visual culture and the integration of imagery with narrative
  • Familiarity with digital publishing tools and platforms (experience with Substack a plus)

Attributes for Success

  • Editorial Sensibility : Innate ability to recognize a compelling story and present it in a way that resonates with a discerning global audience
  • Visual Literacy : Skilled at integrating words and imagery into a seamless narrative
  • Creative Agility : Comfortable working across diverse subject matter with speed, precision, and artistry
  • Collaborative Mindset : Thrives in an environment that values input from creative visionaries and multidisciplinary teams
  • Cultural Fluency : Well-versed in design history, contemporary trends, and global cultural touchpoints

Benefits

At Kelly Wearstler, we value and invest in our teams well-being, creativity, and professional growth. As a full-time employee, you will enjoy:

  • Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off, including vacation days, sick leave, and holidays
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
  • Employee discounts on Kelly Wearstler products and collaborations
  • Access to exclusive cultural events, design previews, and studio programming
  • A collaborative, design-forward work environment in our West Hollywood studio

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Freelance,

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