Talent Acquisition Specialist
Hearst Magazines
New York, NYThis is a Full Time Job
Overview (Why This Role?)
At Hearst Magazines, we're shaping the future of media by bringing together creativity, strategy, and innovation. As a Talent Acquisition Partner, you'll play a key role in attracting and hiring top talent across advertising, product, and social teams-while maintaining the flexibility to support roles across all areas of the business. This is an exciting opportunity to influence how we build our teams and strengthen our culture through thoughtful, data-informed recruiting.
Key Responsibilities (What You're Doing)
• Partner with hiring managers to understand business needs and deliver tailored hiring strategies, leveraging market insights and workforce planning expertise.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment for advertising, product, and social roles while supporting generalist hiring needs across editorial, creative, and corporate teams.
• Champion a best-in-class candidate experience that reflects Hearst's values and commitment to excellence.
• Collaborate with HR and leadership teams to align hiring practices with organizational priorities and contribute to strategic talent projects.
• Build and maintain robust talent pipelines to meet both immediate and future hiring needs.
• Use data and analytics to evaluate recruitment strategies, measure effectiveness, and optimize results.
• Partner with HR and marketing to enhance Hearst's employer brand through creative storytelling and outreach efforts.
• Perform additional projects and initiatives that advance business and hiring objectives.
Qualifications (What We're Looking For)
• 3 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with a focus on advertising, product, or creative roles preferred.
• Strong knowledge of media, publishing, or creative industries.
• Proven ability to recruit across multiple disciplines as a generalist.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence across teams and levels.
• Experience with ATS platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other sourcing tools; data-driven recruiting experience a plus.
• Familiarity with federal contracting compliance and best practices preferred.
• Creative problem-solving skills and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Hybrid schedule: three days per week in our New York City office.
Salary/Benefits
$70,000.00
- 80,000.00
per year
$70,000 - $80,000 /year USD
Benefits
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Hybrid work flexibility.
• Access to training programs and workshops.
• Employee Resource Groups for connection and belonging.
Additional Information
Hearst Magazines' portfolio includes over 30 iconic brands in the U.S., such as Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Harper's BAZAAR, and Popular Mechanics, which inspire and entertain a growing audience across digital, video, social, and print, reaching nearly 130 million readers and site visitors each month. With advanced content creation, innovative technology, and leading data capabilities, we produce media and products that engage people across all platforms. As a global media company, we publish nearly 200 magazine editions and 175 websites worldwide, collectively shaping the future of media.
