Veteran Editor ‘Emil Wilbekin’ Joins Essence Magazine
Emil Wilbekin has been named Managing Editor of Essence.com; responsible for the development of original, timely and compelling daily content and programming for the site’s multiple channels. The announcement was made by Angela Burt-Murray, Editor-in-Chief of ESSENCE, to whom he will report.
As Managing Editor, Emil will lead the Essence.com editorial team and work closely with on the development and extension of the site’s unique offerings, which include original video programming — EXTRA on ESSENCE and ESSENCE TV — and an active online community in partnership with the Ning social network. EXTRA on ESSENCE is an of-the-minute roundup of the week’s hottest entertainment news, gossip, and celebrity style.
“We are so excited to have such an experienced journalist and talented editor as Emil join the Essence.com team,” says Angela Burt-Murray, Editor-in- Chief, ESSENCE.
Wilbekin had been the Editor-in-Chief, GIANT, where he oversaw editorial for the magazine and for giantmag.com. While there, Wilbekin helped re-launch the website, resulting in impressive traffic growth and two Webby honors (for Best Fan Site and Best Celebrity Site). Also notably, he created the site’s robust coverage of the 2009 Presidential Inauguration, “A New Day”, from the perspective of celebrity, style and culture.
Prior to that, Wilbekin was a a reporter/writer for AOL Black Voices, a contributor to huffingtonpost.com, converse.com and the VP of Brand Development for Marc Ecko; responsible for promoting the Marc Ecko collection and contributing to the company’s magazine, Complex.
Wilbekin began his career as one of the founding editors of Vibe magazine, where he also served as the Style Editor, Fashion Director, and Editor-in-Chief. He also served as the VP of Brand Development for Vibe Ventures, where he oversaw vibe.com, mobile, books, and Vibe TV, and executive produced the Vibe Awards.
Congratulation’s Emil!
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