Director of Editorial Commerce

This is a Full Time Job

Director, Editorial Commerce, Good Housekeeping Overview (Why This Role?)

Good Housekeeping is seeking a strategic and creative Director of Editorial Commerce to lead its commerce content and strategy across a wide range of categories. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on growing affiliate revenue through best-in-class service journalism rooted in the Good Housekeeping Institute's renowned product testing and consumer trust.

You'll be at the forefront of evolving commerce content in digital media, leading a team that blends scientific rigor with data-driven storytelling to guide millions of readers toward confident purchasing decisions.
Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)
• Lead the overall editorial commerce strategy for Good Housekeeping, balancing revenue goals with reader trust and editorial integrity.
• Oversee the creation and performance of all commerce content, including tested reviews, buying guides, roundups, deal coverage, and trend-driven stories.
• Manage and grow a cross-functional commerce editorial team, including full-time editors and freelance contributors.
• Partner closely with the Good Housekeeping Institute to uphold rigorous product testing standards and translate those findings into compelling content.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across SEO, analytics, product, sales, and social to align content with audience behavior and business objectives.
• Own key commerce KPIs and reporting, using data and insights to optimize performance and inform strategy.
• Lead planning and execution for major tentpole commerce events such as Prime Day and Black Friday/Cyber Monday.
• Represent Good Housekeeping's commerce authority internally and externally, including in meetings, presentations, and industry events.
• This role is based in New York City and requires a hybrid in-office schedule of 3 days per week.

Qualifications (What We're Looking For)
• 8 years of editorial experience in digital commerce media, ideally within product or consumer journalism.
• Proven track record of delivering affiliate revenue growth and developing successful commerce strategies.
• Experience managing editorial teams and large-scale content operations.
• Strong understanding of SEO, affiliate platforms, and analytics tools such as Looker, Parse.ly, and Google Analytics.
• Excellent editorial judgment with the ability to balance data, brand voice, and audience needs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Comfortable representing the brand both internally and publicly.