Editor, Editorial Commerce, Good Housekeeping

Overview (Why This Role?)
Good Housekeeping is seeking a sharp, motivated Editor to join its Editorial Commerce team. In this role, you'll combine service journalism with product expertise to help readers make informed buying decisions. From testing insights to trend tracking, your work will influence millions of readers and drive revenue through smart, trustworthy content.

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)

Pitch, research, write, and update commerce content, including product roundups, buying guides, reviews, and seasonal trend pieces.

Translate GH Institute product testing data and expert insights into accurate, engaging, reader-friendly content.

Update and maintain evergreen content to ensure accuracy, optimize for SEO, and improve affiliate performance.

Create and refresh sales-driven content tied to key retail events like Prime Day, Black Friday, and holiday seasons.

• Collaborate with SEO, analytics, and commerce teams to optimize content discoverability and drive revenue growth.
• Monitor industry and consumer trends to pitch timely, relevant commerce stories across lifestyle categories.
• Uphold Good Housekeeping’s voice, editorial standards, and trustworthiness in every piece.
• Work in a hybrid capacity from our NYC office three days per week.
• Qualifications (What We’re Looking For)
• Minimum 3 years of editorial experience, ideally in commerce, lifestyle, or consumer journalism.
• Strong writing and editing skills with a knack for balancing service-driven content and affiliate opportunity.

Familiarity with SEO best practices and the ability to use performance data to guide content strategy.

• Experience with content management systems, HTML, and other publishing tools.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities on tight deadlines.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm to dive deep into specific product categories and trends.
• Hybrid role based in New York City; requires three days per week in-office.
• 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 $67,000 - $70,000. 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.