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Why Hearst Magazines?
Hearst Magazines' portfolio of more than 25 powerful brands in the U.S. - including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Harper's BAZAAR, Popular Mechanics - inspires, entertains and builds new and bold experiences for an engaged and growing audience across digital, video, social and print, reaching nearly 139 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 260 magazine editions and 200 websites around the world and, together, we are reinventing publishing for the 21st century.
Why House Beautiful?
House Beautiful is dedicated to bringing you the best in inspiration and education for your home. Founded in 1896, we are the oldest continually-published design magazine in the United States, and we are proud to carry on the legacy of great design that was started 125 years ago. Whether you're hiring a designer for a complete redecoration or dipping your toes in DIY, you'll find smart tips and designer-tested ideas across our magazine pages, website, and videos.
Your impact:
House Beautiful is seeking a temporary detail-oriented editor and storyteller to serve as the top editor on all content, including HouseBeautiful.com, House Beautiful Magazine, and new social media video franchises. The ideal candidate is a methodical editor who is versed in packaging, story development, workshopping with writers, and copy-editing. The ideal candidate is quick on their feet but thorough, able to juggle many types of stories at once, and passionate about interior design, homes, and decorating.
Please note: For consideration, resumes must be submitted in PDF format with a cover letter, salary requirements, and a link to a portfolio of work.
What you'll do:
Who you are:
The rate for this role is $50/hour. The rate is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
Why Hearst Magazines?
Hearst Magazines' portfolio of more than 25 powerful brands in the U.S. - including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Harper's BAZAAR, Popular Mechanics - inspires, entertains and builds new and bold experiences for an engaged and growing audience across digital, video, social and print, reaching nearly 139 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 260 magazine editions and 200 websites around the world and, together, we are reinventing publishing for the 21st century.
Why House Beautiful?
House Beautiful is dedicated to bringing you the best in inspiration and education for your home. Founded in 1896, we are the oldest continually-published design magazine in the United States, and we are proud to carry on the legacy of great design that was started 125 years ago. Whether you're hiring a designer for a complete redecoration or dipping your toes in DIY, you'll find smart tips and designer-tested ideas across our magazine pages, website, and videos.
Your impact:
House Beautiful is seeking a temporary detail-oriented editor and storyteller to serve as the top editor on all content, including HouseBeautiful.com, House Beautiful Magazine, and new social media video franchises. The ideal candidate is a methodical editor who is versed in packaging, story development, workshopping with writers, and copy-editing. The ideal candidate is quick on their feet but thorough, able to juggle many types of stories at once, and passionate about interior design, homes, and decorating.
Please note: For consideration, resumes must be submitted in PDF format with a cover letter, salary requirements, and a link to a portfolio of work.
What you'll do:
- Pitch, assign, and edit daily stories for HouseBeatiful.com (5-8/day) and the bi-monthly print magazine (all)
- Shepherd the creation of superb editorial content on site and in print (including bookazines and other printed matter), from pitching lineups and well features to assigning and editing stories to shipping the issue
- Work with Style and Social Media teams to build a wildly successful digital home tour strategy that drives members, clicks, subscriptions, and affiliate revenue
- Work with DME and CD to guide print production, ensuring producers meet deadlines and stories are robust
- Work with editors and contributors to sharpen pitching and storytelling skills
- Oversee digital rollout of print issue, elevating stories with search and social potential to help hit revenue and traffic goals
- Top-edit all House Beautiful videos to ensure brand voice, clarity, and efficacy
Who you are:
- A sharp editor with at least 5+ years of experience, particularly across the interior design, homes and decorating space
- A natural leader willing to manage, mentor, and develop the voices of editors with less experience than you
- An avid consumer of print and digital media who understands how to craft compelling stories that answer search queries while maintaining a brand voice and POV
- A savvy social strategist
- A good eye and commitment to inclusivity
The rate for this role is $50/hour. The rate is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
