What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Editor, House Beautiful position at Hearst Magazines?
Job Description
Assistant Editor, House Beautiful
Overview (Why This Role?)
Are you obsessed with home design trends and love writing about them? House Beautiful is seeking a creative, highly motivated Assistant Editor to join our digital team. You’ll play a key role in producing smart, timely, and engaging content that speaks to millions of home-obsessed readers every month.
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)
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 Editor, House Beautiful
Overview (Why This Role?)
Are you obsessed with home design trends and love writing about them? House Beautiful is seeking a creative, highly motivated Assistant Editor to join our digital team. You’ll play a key role in producing smart, timely, and engaging content that speaks to millions of home-obsessed readers every month.
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)
- Write and edit daily content for House Beautiful’s digital platforms, with an emphasis on home and design news.
- Pitch, research, and write engaging features that reflect timely trends and viral moments in the design world.
- Optimize stories for SEO in collaboration with Hearst’s SEO team.
- Participate in and produce content for social video platforms.
- Repackage print-first content for web and social distribution.
- Monitor design industry trends and pitch smart, relevant story ideas.
- Assist in sending out and curating digital newsletters.
- Manage the editorial inbox and route pitches appropriately.
- Collaborate with art, video, and social teams to support content with compelling visuals and assets.
- Contribute to print content as needed.
- 1 years of professional or academic experience in journalism, digital media, or project management.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills with a keen eye for detail and tone.
- Demonstrated passion for home design and lifestyle content.
- Experience with Google Suite (especially Sheets); familiarity with Asana or other project management tools is a plus.
- Organized, self-motivated, and able to handle multiple projects at once.
- Excellent communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Hybrid schedule: This role is based in NYC and requires working in-office 4 days per 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.
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