Temporary Senior Commerce Editor

Hearst•New York, NY

2h•Remote

About The Position

Help shape the future of shopping content across some of the most iconic media brands in the world. Hearst Magazines is looking for a Temporary Senior Commerce Editor with a sharp editorial instinct, a passion for fashion and lifestyle trends, and a strong understanding of commerce strategy to help drive engaging, revenue-generating content across our portfolio. Hearst Magazines is one of the world’s largest publishers, with a portfolio of more than 30 powerful brands in the U.S., including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Harper’s BAZAAR, Men’s Health, Oprah Daily, Popular Mechanics, Prevention, Runner’s World, Seventeen, Town & Country, and Women’s Health. We reach millions of readers across print, digital, social, video, and emerging platforms, delivering trusted content that informs, entertains, and inspires.

Requirements

4+ years of experience creating and editing commerce content
Strong editing, packaging, and headline-writing skills with a clear understanding of what drives clicks, engagement, and conversion
Experience covering fashion, beauty, lifestyle, celebrity, and shopping content categories
Proficiency with analytics tools such as Parse.ly, Looker, Google Analytics, or similar platforms
Experience managing or top-editing writers and freelancers while providing thoughtful, actionable editorial feedback
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Trend-aware, audience-focused, and highly collaborative mindset
Availability to support major shopping tentpoles and retail events, including October Prime Day and Black Friday/Cyber Monday

Responsibilities

Edit 2–3 commerce stories per day across fashion, beauty, and lifestyle categories, ensuring content is engaging, accurate, and optimized for performance
Collaborate with commerce writers to refine story structure, strengthen packaging, and elevate editorial quality
Monitor social trends, celebrity news, product launches, sales, and cultural moments to identify timely shopping content opportunities
Write occasional commerce stories, including first-person reviews and UGC-driven content
Optimize headlines, framing, and story angles to improve engagement, affiliate performance, and audience reach
Use analytics and performance data to inform editorial decisions and content strategy
Support major retail tentpoles and seasonal shopping events, including Prime Day and Black Friday/Cyber Monday
Partner cross-functionally with editors and commerce stakeholders across Hearst’s portfolio of brands