Senior Gifts Editor, Good Housekeeping

Overview (Why This Role?)

Are you obsessed with finding the perfect gift—and helping others do the same? Good Housekeeping is looking for a sharp, creative, and consumer-focused Senior Gifts Editor to lead our gift guide strategy and deliver standout content that informs, delights, and drives results. This is a high-impact role for someone who’s passionate about great products, commerce content, and editorial excellence.

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)

Write, update, and edit in-depth gift guides and product reviews across a wide range of categories, aligned with editorial and commerce goals.

Own Good Housekeeping’s day-to-day gift guide strategy, working with internal and freelance writers to grow and optimize content.

Collaborate with the Good Housekeeping Institute to ensure all content reflects our rigorous testing standards and consumer-first approach.

Partner with commerce, SEO, and editorial teams to drive performance and revenue across platforms.

Innovate and experiment with new formats and channels, including newsletters, social, and Discover, to expand reach and engagement.

Maintain high editorial standards, ensuring content is accurate, unbiased, and up-to-date.

Monitor performance metrics and proactively identify opportunities to improve content visibility and impact.

Step in to support adjacent editorial areas as needed, demonstrating flexibility and team spirit.

Work hybrid from our NYC office three days per week.

Qualifications (What We’re Looking For)

At least 5 years of experience in digital editorial roles, ideally with a focus on consumer products, commerce content, or seasonal gift guides.

Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a sharp eye for detail, voice, and accuracy.

Strong understanding of SEO, affiliate commerce, and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Looker).

Experience managing freelancers and coordinating cross-functional teams.

Collaborative, organized, and able to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Enthusiastic about testing, reviewing, and recommending products people love and trust.

Comfortable working in a hybrid setup; this role requires three days per week in our NYC office.

Benefits (What We Offer)

At Hearst Magazines, we support your professional and personal well-being with a variety of perks and benefits:

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 $74,000 - $85,000. 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.