Associate Editor
Hearst Magazines
New York, NYThis is a Full Time Job
Why This Role?
Do you live and breathe design, architecture, and all things stylish? Elle Decor is looking for a versatile, whip-smart Associate Editor to join our digital team and help shape one of the most trusted voices in American design journalism. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative, fast-moving editor with a sharp eye and strong writing chops to make a real impact on how readers engage with design content every day.
Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)
• Write and edit engaging, high-quality content for ElleDecor.com daily, with a strong focus on news, trends, and service journalism.
• Produce SEO-driven stories and commerce content that attracts readers and drives purchases.
• Collaborate with the Senior News and Strategy Editor to shape and manage the site's editorial calendar.
• Repackage and adapt print-first content for the web and digital platforms.
• Create compelling social media copy that drives clicks and engagement.
• Monitor and report on design trends and cultural shifts to generate fresh, relevant ideas.
• Assist in curating and deploying digital newsletters for Elle Decor's audience.
• Conduct photo research and select strong visuals that align with brand standards.
Qualifications (What We're Looking For)
• At least 3 years of digital-media or journalism experience, ideally in the shelter/design category.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex ideas into accessible, engaging content.
• Proven understanding of SEO best practices and audience engagement strategies.
• Experience working in a fast-paced editorial environment with multiple deadlines.
• Strong visual sensibility and experience with photo research.
• Familiarity with tools like Google Analytics, Google Trends, and Parse.ly.
• Deep passion for interior design, architecture, and visual culture.
• Hybrid role based in New York City; in-office presence required 4 days per week.
This is a position covered under the Writers Guild of America, East, Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Salary/Benefits
$64,000.00
- 67,000.00
per year
$64,000 - $67,000 /year USD
The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors.
Additional Information
Hearst Magazines' portfolio includes more than 30 iconic brands in the U.S., such as Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Harper's BAZAAR, and Popular Mechanics, which inspire, entertain, and create bold experiences for an engaged 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 produce media and products that resonate across all platforms. As a global media company, we publish nearly 200 magazine editions and 175 websites worldwide, collectively shaping the future of media.
