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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.

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'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.