Newsletter Editor

Overview (Why This Role?)

Are you obsessed with subject lines, audience insights, and crafting the perfect send? Good Housekeeping is seeking a sharp, creative, and data-savvy Newsletter Editor to lead the voice and strategy of our newsletter portfolio. This role sits at the heart of how our millions of readers connect with our brand—turning inboxes into trusted destinations for lifestyle inspiration and information.

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, edit, and refine newsletters that reflect Good Housekeeping’s warm, confident, inclusive, and smart tone.
• Manage the daily and weekly production of multiple newsletters—from concept through QA and deployment.
• Collaborate with editorial, design, product, and marketing teams to deliver cohesive and creative newsletter experiences.
• Use performance data to inform content strategy and test new approaches for tone, subject lines, and formats.
• Lead A/B testing and other experiments to improve open rates, click-throughs, and audience loyalty.
• Develop strategies to grow newsletter audiences and deepen reader relationships.
• Uphold high editorial standards and ensure content complies with brand, legal, and compliance guidelines.
• Occasional holiday or weekend work may be required.

Qualifications (What We’re Looking For)

• 5+ years of experience writing and producing newsletters at an editorial or media brand.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with a portfolio that demonstrates editorial voice and audience connection.
• Proficiency with newsletter platforms and analytics tools (e.g., Sailthru, Google Analytics).
• Familiarity with project management tools such as AirTable, Asana, or Trello.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to translate numbers into actionable content strategies.
• Passion for lifestyle content and storytelling that resonates with readers.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail—you never miss a send.
• A collaborative spirit and curiosity about how audiences engage with content.
• Hybrid work schedule: 4 days per 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 - $77,000. 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.