Associate Health & Fitness Editor, Men'S Health

Job Description

Overview (Why This Role?)
Men's Health is seeking a smart, enthusiastic Associate Health and Fitness Editor to shape health, nutrition, and fitness coverage across all channels of the Men's Health brand. Main responsibilities include staying on top of health, nutrition, and fitness news and trends, with an emphasis on wellness culture on social media, podcasts, and in government; assigning, editing, and/or writing news stories; mining the latest medical research and scientific studies to update existing content; contributing to our affiliate commerce efforts in the health, nutrition, and fitness space; and assisting on long-lead print stories and service packages.
About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?)
Hearst Magazines' portfolio of more than 30 iconic brands in the US-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)
• Conceive, assign, and edit a wide range of digital stories in a number of formats, from quick news hits to service explainers and first-person essays;
• Write news coverage, quickly and accurately, as needed;
• Surface compelling, untold stories and respond nimbly to conversations about health, wellness, and fitness with stories that will generate buzz;
• Mine the latest medical research and scientific studies to update existing content per SEO practices;
• Partner closely with the audience development team to understand and act upon analytics to optimize engagement;
• Seek, manage, and grow relationships with both established writers and up-and-coming voices to contribute to print and web.
• This position is based in the NYC office a minimum of 3 days a week. No remote option.
Qualifications (What We're Looking For)
• A detail-oriented self-starter with a background in (and passion for) health, nutrition, and fitness coverage.
• Strong skills as an editor, tightening and crafting copy;
• Good judgment as to what works to drive audience and engagement in digital media;
• An excellent collaborator;
• Able to easily produce content with digital-friendly language;
• Open to experimenting with content types and persistent reinvention to create appropriate content for a digital audience
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 $64,000-$67,000. 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.
This is a position covered under the Writers Guild of America, East, Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Hearst Magazines 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.
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