Hearst Communications, Inc. is hiring: Associate Editor in New York

Overview (Why This Role?)
Harper’s Bazaar is looking for a culturally savvy, editorially sharp Associate Editor to help shape the conversation around the biggest moments in music, television, film, and beyond. This is a unique opportunity to bring Bazaar’s stylish, intelligent point of view to the culture stories that matter most right now—and the ones that will.

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 clean, compelling, timely culture stories—including breaking news, original reporting, celebrity coverage, and cultural analysis—with a strong, distinct point of view

React quickly to developing news and trending topics with accuracy, speed, and elevated editorial judgment

Pitch smart, engaging ideas that reflect a deep understanding of what resonates on the internet and with Harper’s Bazaar’s audience

Conduct interviews with talent, creators, and cultural figures, crafting fresh and relevant narratives that align with Bazaar’s voice

Collaborate with editors to shape coverage, refine story angles, and support long-term editorial strategy

Develop and maintain strong industry relationships with PR teams, studios, labels, and talent reps

Package stories in partnership with art, social, and audience teams to ensure high editorial and visual standards

Publish and update stories in the CMS with attention to clarity, accuracy, and SEO best practices

Work with freelancers by commissioning assignments, guiding pitches, and elevating submitted work

Qualifications (What We’re Looking For)

3+ years of experience in culture, entertainment, or digital editorial roles

Deep knowledge of TV, music, film, celebrity, and fashion—especially how they intersect in the Bazaar universe

Strong fashion awareness and the ability to contextualize cultural stories with Bazaar’s editorial lens

Excellent writing and editing skills with a clear, authoritative voice and sharp editorial judgment

Familiarity with digital media trends, social platforms, and audience behavior

Strong pitching instincts and a keen eye for what drives engagement

Experience line editing or refining tone and structure is a plus

Collaborative spirit and strong communication skills across editorial, art, and social teams

Hybrid work model: this role is based in New York City and requires working in the office 4 days a week

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 $64,000 - $67,000 . 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: Harper’s Bazaar is looking for a culturally savvy, editorially sharp Associate Editor to help shape the conversation around the biggest moments in music, television, film, and beyond . The position is based in New York City and requires working in the office 4 days a week . The base salary for this role is between $64,000 - $67,000 .

En Español: Harper's Bazaar está buscando un editor asociado culturalmente experto y editorialmente ágil para ayudar a dar forma a la conversación en torno a los momentos más importantes de la música, televisión, cine y más allá. Esta es una oportunidad única para llevar el punto de vista elegante e inteligente del Bazaar a las historias culturales que más importan ahoray aquellas que lo harán. Somos una compañía de medios globales que publica casi 200 ediciones de revistas y 175 sitios web en todo el mundoy juntos, estamos dando forma a lo siguiente. Responsabilidades clave (What You're Doing) Escribir historias editoriales limpias, convincentes y oportunas sobre la culturaincluyendo noticias recientes, informes originales, cobertura de celebridades y análisis culturalcon un punto de vista fuerte y distinto Reaccionar rápidamente al desarrollo de temas de actualidad y tendencias con precisión, velocidad y alto criterio editorial Pitch smart, involucrando ideas que reflejan una profunda comprensión de lo que resuena en Internet y con Harper s Bazaars audiencia Realizar entrevistas con talentos, creadores y figuras culturales, elaborar narrativas relevantes e innovadoras que se alinean con las prácticas de edición de voz de Bazaar ?? Los profesionales de la moda ofrecen mejores habilidades para cubrir, refinar y mejorar los conocimientos básicos del estilo de trabajo, desarrollar estrategias editorales a largo plazo y crear una visión más sólida de cómo trabajar con la industria de la música y la publicidad y sus equipos de comunicación basadas en alta calidad: Crecer relaciones directrices, diseñar nuevas tecnologías, construir una mejor experiencia colectiva y establecer vínculos interactivos con la línea de redacción de prensa, ampliar su capacidad de trabajo con las redes sociales, fortalecer sus competencias y hacer frente a este tipo de trabajos, mantener un buen funcionamiento con las empresas, así como entrenarse con las plataformas públicas y la sociedad social, tener buenas capacidades de colaboración con las escuelas de trabajo en el área de la tecnología, aumentar la competencia y el mercado laboral, mejorar las artes gráficación de trabajo y el uso de la información, etc. La remuneración básica actual ofrecida depende de muchos factores, como: habilidades transferibles, experiencia laboral, necesidades empresariales y demandas del mercado. El rango salarial base está sujeto a cambios y puede modificarse en el futuro. Hearst es un Empleador de Igualdad de Oportunidades. Todos los solicitantes calificados recibirán consideración para empleo sin importar la raza, color, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, origen nacional, discapacidad, estatus protegido veterano 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