Associate Health & Fitness Editor, Men’s Health
Company: Men’s Health
Location: New York City (Hybrid – minimum 3 days in office per week)
Salary: $64,000 – $67,000 per year
Employment Type: Full-Time
Union: This position is covered under the Writers Guild of America, East, Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Job Description:
Men’s Health is seeking a smart, enthusiastic Associate Health and Fitness Editor to help shape health, nutrition, and fitness coverage across all platforms of the Men’s Health brand.
In this role, you will stay on top of the latest trends in health, nutrition, fitness, and wellness culture, particularly as they emerge on social media, podcasts, and within government initiatives. You’ll write, assign, and edit stories, update existing content using the latest medical research, contribute to affiliate commerce efforts, and assist with long-lead print stories and service packages.
Key Responsibilities:
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Conceive, assign, and edit a wide range of digital stories, from quick news pieces to in-depth service explainers and first-person essays.
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Write timely, accurate news coverage as needed.
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Identify and surface compelling, untold stories that will drive conversation and generate buzz in the health, wellness, and fitness spaces.
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Regularly update existing content based on the latest medical research and SEO best practices.
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Collaborate with the audience development team to analyze performance data and optimize content for engagement.
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Build and manage relationships with both established writers and emerging voices for both print and digital content.
Qualifications:
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A detail-oriented self-starter with proven experience and passion for health, nutrition, and fitness journalism.
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Strong editorial skills with the ability to tighten and polish copy.
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Sound judgment on what content resonates with digital audiences and drives engagement.
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An excellent team player and collaborator.
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Ability to write in a clear, accessible, and digital-friendly style.
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Comfortable experimenting with new content formats and continuously evolving strategies to meet the needs of a digital-first audience.
Additional Information:
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Salary: $64,000 – $67,000 per year, based on experience, skills, and market factors. Compensation may be adjusted in the future.
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Work Arrangement: This role is based in the NYC office, with a minimum in-office requirement of 3 days per week. Remote work is not available for this position.
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Union: This position is covered by the Writers Guild of America, East.
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Equal Opportunity Employer: Hearst Magazines values diversity and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.