Editor

WatchTime is the leading special-interest magazine for luxury watches in the United States and Germany. Within its media ecosystem, it also operates as a licensing partner for international collaborators, including markets such as China, India, and Japan. Our editorial teams create high-quality, compelling content for influential audiences and foster a workplace built on transparency, respect, and shared values.

About the role

This is a hands-on, multi-faceted role at the heart of WatchTime’s editorial presence. You’ll create and publish engaging content across print, digital, social, video, and events—from breaking watch news and hands-on reviews to interviewing industry leaders and developing social-first content. The role spans global storytelling with local relevance to grow audiences, deepen engagement, and strengthen the brand across every platform.

Responsibilities

• Create and publish engaging, high-quality editorial content across WatchTime's print, digital, social, video, and event platforms, bringing a distinctive editorial perspective.
• Develop and execute content plans that ensure consistent, timely, and audience-focused publishing across all channels.
• Identify emerging trends, news, and storytelling opportunities relevant to the global watch and luxury industries.
• Contribute ideas that support the continued growth and evolution of the WatchTime brand across all media platforms.
• Adapt global editorial content for local audiences while producing original stories that drive readership, engagement, and brand awareness.
• Meet editorial and production deadlines while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, quality, and proofreading.
• Represent WatchTime at industry events, trade shows, brand meetings, and WatchTime-owned events, including on-camera appearances, interviews, and presentations.
• Collaborate closely with editorial, events, and commercial teams to develop integrated content initiatives.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of the watch industry, luxury market, and key brands, products, and terminology.
• Minimum of three years experience in editorial, digital publishing, social media, video production, or a related content role, preferably within an international media organization.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to produce accurate, engaging, and on-brand content across multiple formats.
• Solid understanding of digital publishing, audience development, and content performance across websites and social media platforms.
• Confident on-camera presence with experience presenting, interviewing, or hosting video and live content.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Collaborative, proactive, and comfortable working across editorial, commercial, and events teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiasm for helping shape and grow a modern, multi-platform media brand.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Premiere Pro.
• Fluent in English; German and/or French language skills are an advantage.
• Photography and/or videography experience is a plus.

Candidates based in the New York City metropolitan area or the Northeast United States are preferred.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment with flat hierarchies, a collaborative culture, and a high level of individual responsibility.
• Inclusive workplace built on trust, respect, openness, diversity, and equal opportunity.
• Generous PTO package.
• Health benefits and employer contribution to retirement package.
• Flexible working hours with hybrid and remote work options, depending on business needs.
• Opportunities to attend major international watch fairs, industry events, and exclusive brand experiences.