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.
For our team in New York, we are currently looking for support in the role of an
EDITOR.
Our ideal candidate is a creative storyteller with editorial expertise, and a strong
understanding of the luxury watch industry. This is a hands-on, multi-faceted role:
From breaking watch news and hands-on reviews to interviewing industry leaders,
presenting on camera, and developing social-first content, this role is at the heart of
WatchTime’s editorial presence. Spanning digital, print, social media, video, and
events, it combines global storytelling with local relevance to grow audiences,
deepen engagement, and strengthen the brand across every platform.
Key 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.
Required Skills & Qualifications
• 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.
Reports to: Global Editorial Director with a dotted line to Operational Director,
WatchTime U.S.
Salary: Commensurate with experience (DOE)
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
• A varied and rewarding role within a modern, international media company at
the forefront of the watch industry.
• WatchTime's U.S. office is based in New York City.
• 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.
How to apply?
We look forward to receiving your application. Please submit your résumé, cover
letter, salary expectations, and earliest available start date via email at
jobs@ebnerpublishing.com
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We celebrate diversity and are
committed to creating an environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
