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About StyleSpeak

StyleSpeak is a leading media and events platform serving India's salon, beauty and skilled hair industry through its magazine, digital platforms, video content and flagship industry events including Hair & Beauty Show India (HBS). We create content, conversations and business opportunities for salon owners, hairdressers, beauty professionals, educators, brands and aspiring industry talent.

* Role at a Glance *

Responsible for writing and developing editorial content across StyleSpeak's print and digital platforms, with growing ownership of stories, research, and cross-team coordination.

Collaborates With: Assistant Editor, Design Team, Digital & Marketing Team, Freelancers

Platforms Covered: Print Magazine, Website & Web Articles, Newsletters, Social Media Channels

* Editorial Content Development *

- Generate story ideas aligned with the monthly editorial calendar and industry trends
- Write feature articles, interviews, profiles, case studies, and trend reports for print and digital
- Produce web-optimized digital editorial pieces for the website and social channels
- Maintain StyleSpeak's editorial tone, industry relevance, and factual accuracy across all content

* Editing & Quality Control *

- Proofread and fact-check own content; support editing of freelance/contributed pieces
- Ensure tone and style consistency across print and digital formats
- Work closely with the Assistant Editor on shaping story angles and direction

* Editorial Planning & Coordination *

- Contribute to the monthly content pipeline for the magazine and website
- Maintain and track the editorial calendar,



ensuring timely completion of assigned stories
- Coordinate with the design team on layouts, visual storytelling, and page structure for assigned features

* Cross-Team Collaboration *

- Liaise with Digital & Marketing teams to adapt content for web, newsletters, and social distribution
- Coordinate with the SEO team to ensure content is optimized for discoverability

* Stakeholder & Contributor Support *

- Build relationships with salon professionals, brand founders, and industry experts for story leads
- Coordinate with freelance writers to ensure timely, on-brief submissions

* Digital, Social & Event Coverage *

- Adapt content for social media and track performance/engagement where relevant
- Attend trade shows, brand launches, and seminars; produce event coverage and interviews

* Required Experience & Skills *

1. 2–3 years of experience in journalism, magazine publishing, or content writing roles
2. Proven feature writing and editing ability, with experience across print and/or digital formats
3. Working knowledge of SEO content principles and digital publishing workflows
4. Strong interviewing, research, and storytelling skills; ability to manage multiple deadlines
5. Interest or prior exposure to beauty, wellness, lifestyle, or B2B trade sectors preferred

* Preferred Qualifications *

- Experience with trade publications or B2B media
- Exposure to professional beauty, salon, spa, or wellness industry coverage
- An existing network of industry contacts is a plus, though not mandatory

Work Location: In person

📌 Features Writer (Mumbai)
🏢 StyleSpeak- The Salon u0026 Spa journal
📍 Mumbai