Assistant Editor, Prevention

Job Description

Assistant Editor, Prevention

Overview (Why This Role?)

Prevention is seeking a passionate and versatile Assistant Editor who’s excited to shape the conversations around health, wellness, and lifestyle. If you’re a nimble writer and editor who loves pitching smart ideas, jumping on trending stories, and helping readers make informed choices, this role is for you.

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)

• Pitch and write 3 timely news stories per week for Prevention.com
• Write 6 content calendar stories per month across key verticals
• Test and review beauty, health, and wellness products for reviews and roundups
• Support e-commerce initiatives during major shopping events like Amazon Prime Day
• Contribute original ideas during monthly editorial pitch meetings
• Assist with print magazine and Prevention’s social media channels as needed
• Maintain and update Prevention’s editorial source guide, including PR and expert contacts
• Own and manage a batch of weekly content syndications across Hearst’s network
• Pull data and collaborate with the content strategist for quarterly syndication reports
• Produce and distribute the monthly Prevention Premium membership newsletter
• Help build stories and assist with digital production tasks
  
  

Qualifications (What We’re Looking For)

• 1 to 2 years of experience writing for a consumer-facing digital publication
• Strong editorial judgment and an ability to receive and apply feedback
• Comfortable working quickly and meeting deadlines in a collaborative, fast-paced setting
• Familiarity with SEO best practices and openness to learning audience data tools
• Hybrid role based in NYC; requires 4 days per week in the office
  
  

Benefits (What We Offer)

• 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.