
Deputy Editor, Women’s Health Job at Hearst Magazines in New York
Hearst Magazines, New York, NY, United States
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Overview (Why This Role?)
Women’s Health is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and experienced Deputy Editor to lead our features coverage across digital, print, and platform extensions. This role is a rare opportunity to shape storytelling for the world’s largest women’s health media brand—helping inform and inspire millions of readers with powerful, well‑reported content that reflects the complexities and aspirations of women’s lives today.
Key Responsibilities (What You’re Doing)
Manage the features content at Women’s Health across platforms including digital-first features, Apple News, and print.
Assign, top‑edit, and publish engaging and actionable health, wellness, and lifestyle features.
Oversee the ongoing development of short‑turn and long‑form features aligned with search, membership, and engagement goals.
Work closely with the Executive Editor to shape editorial lineups and strategy across platforms.
Lead collaboration with the visuals team to ensure compelling imagery and strong editorial packaging.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with freelance writers, bringing fresh voices and perspectives to the brand.
Monitor emerging trends in health, wellness, and fitness and translate them into timely, relevant story ideas.
Lead weekly and monthly features meetings and foster a collaborative, team‑first editorial environment.
Qualifications (What We’re Looking For)
8+ years of experience in media, with a strong background in top‑editing, assigning, and feature development.
Proven management experience and ability to lead and mentor editorial staff.
Excellent judgment, organizational skills, and a passion for women’s health and wellness journalism.
Deep network of freelance talent and demonstrated success elevating writer voices.
Strong understanding of SEO, audience development, Google Discover, and analytics‑driven content strategy.
Experience working within a CMS and data tools to guide editorial decisions.
Skilled at editing for both long‑form, investigative stories and short‑turn, timely features.
Hybrid schedule: In‑office 4 days a week in New York City.
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 $83,000 - $102,000 . 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.
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In Summary: Women’s Health is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and experienced Deputy Editor to lead our features coverage across digital, print, and platform extensions . This role is a rare opportunity to shape storytelling for the world's largest women's health media brand . The base salary for this role is between $83,000 - $102,000 .
En Español: Unirse para postularse a la función de Editor Adjunto, Womens Health en Hearst Magazines. Overview (Why This Role?) Esta función es una oportunidad rara para dar forma a la narración de historias para las marcas más grandes del mundo en medios de salud femeninos. Ayudará a informar e inspirará a millones de lectores con contenido poderoso y bien informado que refleje las complejidades y aspiraciones de la vida actual de las mujeres. Responsabilidades clave (Lo que estás haciendo) Gestionar los contenidos de características en Women's Health a través de plataformas, incluidas funciones digitales-primeras, Apple News y impresión. asignar, editar y publicar CMS atractivas y accesibles para la salud, el bienestar y el estilo de vida. Supervisar el desarrollo continuo de cortometrajes y disfrutar de los objetivos de búsqueda, membresía y compromiso. Trabajar junto al equipo ejecutivo (What You're Doing). El salario base ofrecido depende de muchos factores, como habilidades transferibles, experiencia laboral, necesidades empresariales y demandas del mercado. El rango de pago básico está sujeto a cambios y puede modificarse en el futuro. Hearst es un Empleador de Igualdad de Oportunidades. Todos los solicitantes calificados recibirán consideración por empleo sin importar la raza, color, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, origen nacional, discapacidad, estatus de veterano protegido o cualquier otra característica protegida por ley. Esta es una posición cubierta bajo el Writers Guild of America, East, Collective Bargaining Agreement. #J-18808-Ljbffr