Style & Shopping Editor, Cosmopolitan

About the position

Are you obsessed with fashion trends, internet culture, and the thrill of the perfect find? Cosmopolitan is looking for a sharp, creative, and commerce-savvy Style & Shopping Editor to help shape the future of fashion and shopping content for one of the most iconic brands in media. In this role, you’ll drive style conversations, spot what’s next before it breaks, and create compelling content that inspires millions of readers to shop smarter and live more stylishly. About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?) Hearst Magazines’ portfolio of more than 30 iconic brands in the U.S.—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.

Responsibilities

• Write and/or edit at least two engaging, timely style stories per day with a strong, distinctive voice and service-driven expertise.
• Produce trend-driven content, including celebrity fashion coverage, internet style moments, product reviews, gift guides, shopping roundups, and sales/deals coverage.
• Identify and forecast emerging fashion and consumer trends to inform editorial strategy.
• Lead content execution for major shopping events such as Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday.
• Collaborate with SEO and affiliate partnership teams to optimize content and drive commerce revenue.
• Track performance using analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Google Trends, Parse.ly, Looker) to identify growth opportunities and refine strategy.
• Assign and edit freelance contributors, ensuring high-quality, on-brand execution.
• Explore and oversee innovative and emerging revenue streams in the style and shopping space.

Requirements

• 4+ years of digital editorial experience, ideally covering fashion, shopping, or commerce content.
• Deep knowledge of fashion, styling, on-trend products, and internet culture.
• Strong ability to assess products objectively and create content that serves an informed, savvy consumer.
• Demonstrated experience balancing SEO, revenue goals, traffic performance, service journalism, and brand voice.
• Experience assigning and editing freelance writers.
• Comfort analyzing performance and commerce data to inform editorial decisions.
• Organized, collaborative, self-motivated, and able to write quickly without sacrificing quality.
• Comfortable on camera or experienced in on-camera appearances.
• This is a New York City-based role with a hybrid schedule requiring four days per week in the office.

Benefits

• 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.