Hearst Magazines · 5 months ago
Senior Editor, Audience
301 Merritt 7, 1st Floor, Norwalk, CT, 06851, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelHearst Magazines is looking for an enterprising, audience-focused and collaborative Senior Editor of Audience who will be responsible for helping the newsroom teams build content programs and in-depth projects that grow digital subscriptions and deepen subscriber loyalty. This leadership role is critical to the newsroom’s success, steering the online publishing cadence in both the short and long-term.
Media and EntertainmentPublishing
Responsibilities
Communicates quickly and effectively with editors and reporters to ensure we have excellent editorial planning, including weekly tentpole initiatives and projects for publication
Supports audience growth for local news and key topics by establishing programming and best practices for each team
Demonstrates a high comfort level with analyzing and interpreting metrics and uses them to inform coverage decisions in real-time and the long-term
Develops the talents of staffers, offering constructive criticism of their work. Coordinates with managers in other newsrooms and non-editorial departments on projects
Fills in as needed for other leaders on the audience team
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated experience managing newsroom personnel and producing high-quality audience journalism across digital platforms
Demonstrated success working in a deadline-driven environment
Highly organized and detail-oriented with a proven ability to effectively juggle multiple tasks
Ability to mentor editors and journalists of all skill levels
Understanding of social media landscape and SEO, as well as audience data analysis
Command of newsroom standards and principles
Preferred
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in journalism, English, communications or related field preferred
Ability to speak a second language like Spanish a plus
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
Competitive retirement plan with matching program in most markets.
Recharge with ample time off, including holidays and vacation.
Support for growing families, with paid leave for new parents.
Financial support for the care of your loved ones.
Be your best self with our mental wellness benefits.
Inclusive healthcare designed for every individual’s unique needs.
Helping you along every step of your family journey.
We care about your pets, too – helping you keep them happy and healthy.
Company
Hearst Magazines
Hearst Magazines is a Media Production house.
Founded in 2006
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sherri Chambers
Chief Marketing Officer
Recent News
2025-09-23
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