Senior Research Editor, Women's Health

Overview (Why This Role)
Are you passionate about precision storytelling and the power of credible information Womens Health is looking for a meticulous and collaborative Senior Research Editor to help uphold our editorial excellence across this vital role youll help ensure our content is accurate trustworthy and impactfulempowering millions of readers to make informed decisions about their health wellness and lives.

About Hearst Magazines (Why Us)
Hearst Magazines portfolio of more than 30 iconic brands in the Cosmopolitan ELLE Esquire Good Housekeeping Harpers BAZAAR and Popular Mechanicsinspires 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 worldand together we are shaping whats next.

Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)

• Provide comprehensive fact checking by vetting and reviewing sources conducting independent research and verifying all points of fact.

• Manage freelance fact checkers ensuring they meet deadlines and uphold the brands editorial standards.

• Maintain clear and accurate records of research and checked copy for future reference.

• Collaborate with writers editors and legal counsel on research-related edits exercising sound judgment throughout the process.

• Communicate professionally and confidently with external sources experts and publicists on behalf of the brand.

• Interpret and verify information such as studies data visualizations maps and captions within content.

• Utilize AI tools to enhance fact-checking efficiency while also identifying AI-generated content when appropriate.

• Suggest and implement process improvements in collaboration with the wider Research Hub team.

• Meet all deadlines set by the Managing Editor and contribute to research needs across Womens Health Mens Health and Oprah Daily as needed.

Qualifications (What Were Looking For)

• Minimum 3 years of fact-checking experience at a major publication or news outlet preferably covering topics such as health wellness and culture.

• Demonstrated knowledge of trusted sources and ability to assess credibility objectively.

• Excellent communication skills and strong editorial judgment.

• Familiarity with assigning freelance work and managing contributors.

• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Technically adept and comfortable learning new editorial platforms and tools.

• Deep curiosity and a passion for accurate high-quality journalism.

• Hybrid role based in New York City (4 days/week in-office).

Benefits (What We Offer)

• 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.

The base salary for this role is between $74000 - $80000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors such as: transferable skills work experience business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Hearst is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a position covered under the Writers Guild of America East Collective Bargaining Agreement.