What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Commerce Editor, Good Housekeeping position at Hearst Magazines?
Job Description
Assistant Commerce Editor, Good Housekeeping
Overview (Why This Role?)
Good Housekeeping is looking for a detail-oriented and enthusiastic Assistant Commerce Editor to support the creation and optimization of trusted, product-driven content. This role is perfect for someone passionate about service journalism, consumer insights, and helping readers make confident buying decisions.
About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?)
Hearst Magazines’ portfolio of more than 30 iconic brands in the U.S.—including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Harper’s BAZAAR, and Popular Mechanics — inspires, entertains, and builds new and bold experiences for an engaged and growing audience across digital, video, social and print, reaching nearly 130 million readers and site visitors each month. With sophisticated content creation, cutting-edge technology, and industry-leading data capabilities, we make media and products that move people across all platforms. We are a global media company that publishes nearly 200 magazine editions and 175 websites around the world—and together, we are shaping what’s next.
Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)
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.
The base salary for this role is between $60,000 - $63,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as: transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
Hearst is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This is a position covered under the Writers Guild of America, East, Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Assistant Commerce Editor, Good Housekeeping
Overview (Why This Role?)
Good Housekeeping is looking for a detail-oriented and enthusiastic Assistant Commerce Editor to support the creation and optimization of trusted, product-driven content. This role is perfect for someone passionate about service journalism, consumer insights, and helping readers make confident buying decisions.
About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?)
Hearst Magazines’ portfolio of more than 30 iconic brands in the U.S.—including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Harper’s BAZAAR, and Popular Mechanics — inspires, entertains, and builds new and bold experiences for an engaged and growing audience across digital, video, social and print, reaching nearly 130 million readers and site visitors each month. With sophisticated content creation, cutting-edge technology, and industry-leading data capabilities, we make media and products that move people across all platforms. We are a global media company that publishes nearly 200 magazine editions and 175 websites around the world—and together, we are shaping what’s next.
Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)
- Research, write, and update commerce content including product roundups, reviews, and buying guides
- Support editors in refreshing evergreen stories to ensure relevance, accuracy, and strong affiliate performance
- Collaborate with Good Housekeeping Institute analysts and engineers to translate testing insights into engaging content
- Monitor and update product links, pricing, and availability across published stories
- Contribute to coverage around major sales events like Amazon Prime Day and Black Friday
- Track consumer trends, product launches, and retail events to pitch relevant and timely stories
- Ensure all commerce content aligns with Good Housekeeping’s voice, standards, and values
- 2 years of editorial experience, ideally in lifestyle, commerce, or product journalism (internships/freelance welcome)
- Strong writing, research, and organizational skills
- Interest in product testing and data-backed recommendations
- Willingness to learn SEO and affiliate best practices
- Comfortable using content management systems and other digital publishing tools
- Detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to grow within a fast-paced editorial team
- Hybrid: This role requires working in our NYC office 4 days a week
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.
The base salary for this role is between $60,000 - $63,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as: transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
Hearst is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This is a position covered under the Writers Guild of America, East, Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Salary : $60,000 - $63,000