Fitness Commerce Editor, Women’s Health

Overview (Why This Role?)
Are you passionate about fitness and love helping people discover the best gear and guidance to support their wellness goals? Women’s Health is looking for a Fitness Commerce Editor who brings deep knowledge of health and strength training culture to deliver shopping content that’s clear, expert-backed, and reader-focused. This is a unique opportunity to combine editorial talent with a love for fitness in a role that directly impacts our audience and business.

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 Are Doing)

• Write, update, and edit fitness commerce content including buying guides, product roundups, hands-on reviews, and shopping-driven stories

• Translate fitness and nutrition jargon into clear, engaging language for a fitness-curious audience

• Collaborate with Women’s Health editors, certified trainers, and subject-matter experts to ensure accuracy and authority

• Pitch timely shopping content and evergreen guides aligned with reader needs and commerce opportunities

• Support major commerce events like Prime Day and Black Friday/Cyber Monday with quick-turnaround coverage

• Coordinate product call-ins for testing and visual assets, working closely with the visuals team

• Partner with affiliate, SEO, and analytics teams to drive traffic and revenue while maintaining editorial integrity

• Monitor performance and iterate based on analytics and editorial learnings

Qualifications (What We’re Looking For)

• 3+ years of writing or editing experience in health, fitness, wellness, or commerce

• Strong understanding of strength training, footwear mechanics, supplements, and training principles

• Ability to write in Women’s Health’s warm, expert-but-approachable tone

• A collaborative mindset and comfort working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments

• Highly organized and able to pivot based on shifting editorial or business priorities

• NASM or CSCS certification preferred

• Established network of fitness experts, including trainers, physiologists, dietitians, and podiatrists

• Hands-on experience testing fitness gear and familiarity with supplement safety

• Experience working during high-volume shopping events like Prime Day or Black Friday

• Hybrid work schedule with 4 days a week in our NYC 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 - $76,500 . 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.