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Hearst Magazines · 3 months ago

Senior Editor, Commerce

300 West 57th Street, New York, NY, 10019, US

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$76K/yr - $89K/yr

5+ years exp

Hearst Magazines is seeking a driven and creative Senior Editor, Commerce to help lead and shape their fast-paced, revenue-driving editorial team. In this role, you'll edit high-impact stories, guide a team of editors, and develop a best-in-class commerce content strategy across some of the most iconic brands in media.

Media and EntertainmentPublishing

Responsibilities

Edit 2–3 commerce stories per day with a focus on fashion, beauty, and celebrity-driven shopping news

Lead the development and implementation of a cohesive commerce news publishing strategy across brands

Top-edit content and oversee quality and performance across commerce news coverage

Manage and motivate a team of two commerce editors, helping them achieve performance goals and grow professionally

Assign and manage freelance writers as needed to support content output

Monitor performance of commerce content and identify new opportunities across search, social, newsletter, and paid channels

Collaborate closely with brand editors and commerce strategy managers to ensure all content aligns with brand voice and drives revenue

Partner with internal stakeholders including SEO and audience development teams to ensure best practices are followed

Occasionally write commerce stories to test new formats and keep editorial skills sharp

Help lead editorial planning and execution for major shopping events and seasonal tentpoles

Qualification

Digital content creationEditing skillsLeadership experienceAnalytics toolsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsCollaboration skills

Required

5+ years of experience creating and editing digital content, ideally with a commerce focus

Strong editing skills across a range of lifestyle categories with a particular focus on fashion and beauty

Ability to adapt voice and tone to align with different brand identities

Proven track record of identifying strong story angles and packaging content for engagement

Experience managing full-time writers or freelancers, with a collaborative and motivating leadership style

Comfortable managing shifting priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Excellent organizational and communication skills, with an eagerness to collaborate cross-functionally

Familiarity with analytics tools such as Looker or Google Analytics, and ability to turn insights into action

Available to work during major shopping holidays (e.g., Black Friday, Cyber Monday)

Benefits

Work with the Best: Collaborate with top-tier professionals across media, advertising, tech, fashion, lifestyle, and publishing, shaping the future of these dynamic industries.

Grow Your Skills: Unlock your potential with access to innovative training programs, immersive workshops, and exclusive industry events.

Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work, empowering you to balance professional success with personal priorities.

Foster Connection & Belonging: Join our Employee Resource Groups and help create a welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.

Wellness First: Prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day 1.

Plan for Your Financial Future: Enjoy competitive financial perks, including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.