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Hearst

Director, Home Care & Cleaning Lab

Manhattan, NY · Hybrid

$116K - $140K/yr

... Good Housekeeping Seal. * Manage and mentor a team of engineers, analysts, and freelance contributors while guiding lab operations and equipment planning. * Monitor industry trends, safety ...

Hearst

Director, Home Care & Cleaning Lab

Manhattan, NY · Hybrid

$116K - $140K/yr

... Good Housekeeping Seal. * Manage and mentor a team of engineers, analysts, and freelance contributors while guiding lab operations and equipment planning. * Monitor industry trends, safety ...

Hearst

Director, Home Care & Cleaning Lab

New York, NY · Hybrid

$116K - $140K/yr

... Good Housekeeping Seal. * Manage and mentor a team of engineers, analysts, and freelance contributors while guiding lab operations and equipment planning. * Monitor industry trends, safety ...

Hearst

Director, Home Care & Cleaning Lab

Manhattan, NY · Hybrid

$116K - $140K/yr

... Good Housekeeping Seal. * Manage and mentor a team of engineers, analysts, and freelance contributors while guiding lab operations and equipment planning. * Monitor industry trends, safety ...

Hearst

Director, Home Care & Cleaning Lab

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$116K - $140K/yr

... Good Housekeeping Seal. * Manage and mentor a team of engineers, analysts, and freelance contributors while guiding lab operations and equipment planning. * Monitor industry trends, safety ...

Hearst

Director, Home Care & Cleaning Lab

Manhattan, NY · Hybrid

$116K - $140K/yr

... Good Housekeeping Seal. * Manage and mentor a team of engineers, analysts, and freelance contributors while guiding lab operations and equipment planning. * Monitor industry trends, safety ...

MaidPro

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House Cleaner! Needed! Make over $18/hour! No Nights or Weekends!

Gladstone, MO · On-site

$16 - $19/hr

Able to life 35lbs. MaidPro is hiring house cleaners, maids, housekeepers for professional ... freelance worker, full time, full-time, gig economy user, health care, healthcare, host, hostess ...

MaidPro

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House Cleaner! Needed! Make over $18/hour! No Nights or Weekends!

Gladstone, MO · On-site

$16 - $19/hr

Able to life 35lbs. MaidPro is hiring house cleaners, maids, housekeepers for professional ... freelance worker, full time, full-time, gig economy user, health care, healthcare, host, hostess ...

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How much do freelance housekeeping jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance housekeeping in the United States is $22.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.75 and $18.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is freelance housekeeping?

A Freelance Housekeeping job involves providing cleaning and organizing services on a flexible, independent basis. Freelance housekeepers are typically self-employed and can work with multiple clients, setting their own schedules and rates. Duties may include dusting, vacuuming, laundry, and general home maintenance based on client needs. This job offers flexibility and the opportunity to build a client base while delivering personalized cleaning services.

What does a freelance housekeeper do?

As a freelance housekeeper, your daily responsibilities may include cleaning and sanitizing rooms, kitchens, and bathrooms, organizing living spaces, laundering linens, and restocking household supplies. You may also be asked to complete specialized tasks like deep cleaning appliances, seasonal organization, or handling laundry pickup and delivery. Communication with clients to clarify preferences and expectations is often necessary, and you’ll typically manage your own schedule to accommodate multiple clients. Working independently and providing consistently high standards of cleanliness are key parts of the role, allowing you to develop a loyal client base and flexible work arrangements.

What skills and qualifications are needed for freelance housekeeping?

To thrive as a Freelance Housekeeping professional, you need strong cleaning and organizational skills, attention to detail, and prior experience or references demonstrating reliability and trustworthiness. Familiarity with cleaning products, equipment, and safety standards, as well as optional certifications in housekeeping or hospitality, can be advantageous. Exceptional time management, customer service, and communication skills help freelancers build trusted relationships and maintain a positive reputation. These capabilities are essential for consistently delivering high-quality service, securing repeat clients, and managing varied work environments independently.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Housekeeping job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 25% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $47,772 per year, or $23 per hour.

Recipe Director, Kitchen & Cooking Lab, Good Housekeeping Institute

Manhattan, NY • On-site

Hearst Magazines Division
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 21 days ago

Job description


Be Part of What's Next
Great recipes do more than inspire-they earn trust in the kitchen. Good Housekeeping is looking for a culinary leader to shape the recipes our audiences cook, share and return to, setting a high bar for creativity, reliability and usefulness across every platform.
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)
  • Lead the development, editing and production of original recipes for Good Housekeeping across digital, print and social platforms, setting and upholding high standards for quality, accuracy, reliability and accessibility for home cooks.
  • Oversee the end-to-end recipe workflow, from ideation and testing through revisions and publication, ensuring a consistent pipeline and timely delivery of high-quality recipe content across platforms.
  • Establish rigorous recipe testing and editorial standards, editing recipes for clarity, consistency, technique and brand voice while ensuring alignment with Good Housekeeping Institute standards for trust, usability and performance.
  • Shape recipe packages and culinary programming in partnership with editors, using seasonal trends, audience interests, service journalism, SEO opportunities and social engagement to inform compelling ideas.
  • Integrate the expertise of the Kitchen & Cooking Lab-including product testing insights, kitchen knowledge and consumer research-into recipe development, while identifying editorially sound opportunities to feature appliances, cookware and kitchen tools.
  • Cultivate and manage a diverse network of freelance recipe developers, culinary experts, food creators and stylists, providing assignments, creative direction and thoughtful editorial feedback while building relationships with emerging culinary talent.
  • Collaborate with editors, designers, photographers, video producers, social teams and product testing teams to bring food stories to life, including recipes supporting appliance reviews, buying guides and editorial features.
  • Represent Good Housekeeping's culinary expertise internally and externally, contributing to photo and video shoots, special editorial projects, events and brand initiatives, and strengthening the brand's presence at relevant industry events and culinary gatherings.

Qualifications (What We're Looking For)
  • 8+ years of experience in recipe development, food editorial, culinary content or a related field, with significant experience developing, testing and editing recipes for a consumer audience.
  • Deep knowledge of recipe development and testing, cooking techniques, ingredients and culinary standards, with a strong understanding of what makes recipes clear, dependable and approachable for home cooks.
  • Demonstrated editorial judgment and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate culinary expertise into engaging content across digital, print, social and video platforms.
  • Strong leadership and project-management skills, including the ability to manage a high-volume content pipeline, balance competing priorities and maintain exceptional attention to detail.
  • Experience assigning and editing the work of freelance contributors and building relationships with culinary experts, creators and other food talent.
  • A collaborative mindset and demonstrated ability to partner effectively across editorial, creative, video, social, audience development and product testing teams.
  • Baking expertise, experience cooking across a range of cuisines, and food styling experience are all a plus.
  • Familiarity with audience insights, SEO, social trends and evolving consumer behaviors in food and cooking is preferred.
  • This role is based in New York City and requires working in the office four days per 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 range for this role is $116,000-$140,000. This position is not eligible for bonus or commission compensation. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, and location.
Hearst Magazines 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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