Editor, Hypegolf
Hypebeast · New York · onsite
USD 80,000 to 90,000 · period not stated
Responsibilities:
- Write, edit and publish golf content across Hypebeast, keeping the direction aligned with the Hypegolf brand.
- Source trending news and features across golf apparel, equipment, collaborations, tournaments, courses and culture.
- Secure exclusive interviews and first looks through PR teams, brands, talent managers and your own network.
- Plan and manage the Hypegolf editorial calendar, including key moments such as the majors and seasonal product launches.
- Work with Hypegolf and Hypegolf Japan social members, and with the Hypebeast and Hypebae social teams, on cross-publication and distribution.
- Coordinate golf content across regions (North America, Hong Kong, China, Japan, Korea) to keep coverage consistent.
- Analyze story performance and use the data to grow traffic and engagement.
- Develop ideas for golf activations, events and brand partnerships with the Sales and Hypemaker teams.
- Work closely with the Hypebeast editorial team to keep golf coverage aligned with the wider editorial direction.
Requirements:
- 3–5 years of experience in digital publishing, editorial content creation or distribution with a publisher, brand or agency.
- Strong knowledge of golf, from the pro tour to the brands and culture around it, plus a solid grasp of Hypebeast content.
- Industry contacts in golf brands, PR or talent are a strong plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; clean, engaging copy on deadline.
- Proficient in WordPress; basic Photoshop knowledge.
- Comfortable using website and social data to make editorial decisions.
- Self-directed and organized, able to manage multiple projects across teams and time zones.
- Flexibility to work some nights and weekends, including around tournaments in US and European time zones.