Managing Editor, WearstlerWorld Job at Kelly Wearstler in Los Angeles

About WearstlerWorld

At Kelly Wearstler, WearstlerWorld is our dynamic storytelling platform on Substack—a 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 brand’s 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

Brand Stewardship

Qualifications & Experience

Attributes for Success

Benefits

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