Executive Editor, HGTV Magazine at Hearst Communications Inc. in New York, New York

Job Description:

Why Hearst Magazines?

Hearst Magazines’ portfolio of more than 25 powerful brands in the U.S. — including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Harper’s BAZAAR, Popular Mechanics — inspires, entertains and builds new and bold experiences for an engaged and growing audience across digital, video, social and print, reaching nearly 139 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 260 magazine editions and 200 websites around the world and, together, we are reinventing publishing for the 21st century.

Your impact:

HGTV Magazine is looking for a highly skilled Executive Editor to oversee daily operations at the magazine. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with home and lifestyle content, a deep understanding of interior design, and a passion for HGTV. The executive editor will help manage the editorial staff, assign and top edit all content, work with the art department to conceptualize covers, work with HGTV talent and executives on features and packages, and represent the magazine on sales calls, at conferences, and at industry events. 

For consideration, please submit your resume in PDF format with a cover letter, salary requirements and a link to a portfolio or samples of your work.

What you’ll do:

• Run editorial brainstorms


• Develop issue lineups with the editorial director


• Create and maintain editorial calendars for the sales/marketing team


• Manage editorial staff and coordinate meetings with editorial director


• Attend client meetings and events with marketing and sales teams


• Represent the brand at press appointments, on sales calls and in media


• Assign and top-edit content


• Produce an editor’s letter for each issue


• Work closely with HGTV talent on special projects, such as guest-edited issues


• Oversee a weekly newsletter and the magazine’s social accounts


• Work with HGTV network partners on potential stories and initiatives


• Mentor and develop junior staff


• Develop and produce native advertising content in partnership with the sales and marketing teams

Who you are: 

• 10+ years editorial experience at a major consumer brand, ideally a national magazine


• A proven leader with substantial management experience 


• An idea machine who consistently finds fresh new ways to present home and lifestyle content


• An interior design enthusiast with deep ties in the industry 


• A detail-oriented editor who can hone stories and produce flawless copy


• A collaborative team member who works well with every department (photo, design, edit, sales, marketing, HR, etc)


• A journalist at heart who is excited to unearth new stories and get the facts right


• A budget-minded leader who can find smart, efficient ways to produce top-notch content 

The base salary for this role is between $129,000 and $153,000. 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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