Overview (Why This Role)
Oprah Daily is seeking a passionate and creative Staff Writer with a sharp editorial voice to help readers live their best lives. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven brand through smart timely storytelling that resonates across platforms and fuels audience growth.
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)
Pitch and write original high-quality stories that reflect Oprah Dailys mission and editorial voice
Report research and interview experts thought leaders and everyday individuals to bring fresh inspiring perspectives to our content
Cover a wide range of topics including personal growth wellness womens health lifestyle culture and current events
Write clean engaging copy with attention-grabbing headlines display text and social-friendly blurbs
Monitor cultural conversations and trending news to produce timely relevant stories
Collaborate with editors designers and social teams to optimize content for cross-platform success
Maintain the highest editorial standards while delivering on tight deadlines
Qualifications (What Were Looking For)
Minimum 2 years of professional editorial experience in digital or print media
Versatile writer with a strong sense of voice and storytelling that aligns with Oprah Dailys brand
Demonstrated passion for topics central to our mission: personal development wellness lifestyle and culture
Highly organized and deadline-oriented with the ability to juggle multiple assignments simultaneously
Strong collaborator with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Familiarity with SEO digital publishing tools and best practices for social media storytelling
Hybrid role based in NYC: in-office 4 days per week
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 $67000 $69000. 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.
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