Commerce Director

Are you passionate about creating innovative commerce strategies that drive meaningful results? Hearst Magazines is seeking a Commerce Director to lead brand and content strategy across our portfolio of iconic brands. This is a high-impact role for a strategic thinker and strong collaborator who’s ready to shape the future of affiliate commerce.

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.

• Lead the commerce content strategy across Hearst Magazines, with a strong focus on lifestyle brands.
• Manage a team of strategists and ensure commerce initiatives are effectively prioritized and executed.
• Establish and communicate best practices across brands to optimize content for conversion and engagement.
• Set performance targets for key shopping tentpoles and oversee their successful execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners—audience development, business development, product, marketing, and editorial—to identify and scale new opportunities.
• Oversee the development of data-driven content strategies and share actionable insights across the organization.
• Partner with General Managers to build business cases, model revenue potential, and define KPIs for commerce initiatives.
• Foster a culture of experimentation, strategic thinking, and accountability within your team.

• 6+ years of experience in business development, content strategy, or marketing, ideally within a digital media company focused on affiliate commerce.
• Proven people manager with experience developing talent and managing multiple priorities.
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with a demonstrated ability to interpret data and create actionable reports using tools like Excel, Looker, and Google Analytics.
• Strong communication skills; capable of simplifying complex ideas and building cross-functional relationships.
• Creative problem-solver who approaches challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Hybrid schedule: this role requires working from the NYC office 4 days per week.

• 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 $116,000 - $140,000 . 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.