Features Director, ELLE Decor

Be Part of Whats Next

ELLE Decor is seeking an ambitious ideas-driven Features Director to help shape the voice narrative vision and cultural relevance of one of the worlds leading design brands. This is a senior editorial leadership role for a creative editor with exceptional story sense and a passion for design art and the way we live nowacross print digital social and emerging platforms.

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 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 worldand together we are shaping whats next.

Key Responsibilities (What Youll Be Doing)

• Own and evolve the features strategy for ELLE Decor across print digital social and emerging platforms ensuring a cohesive and elevated editorial voice
• Conceive assign and edit feature packages profiles home tours and cultural coverage that resonate with a global design-savvy audience
• Partner closely with the Head of Content and digital leadership to develop multi-platform franchises tentpoles and highly engaging editorial rubrics
• Translate marquee print features into rich digital experiences while originating digital-first storytelling concepts
• Oversee and mentor a network of contributing writers and editors providing rigorous line editing structural guidance and creative feedback
• Collaborate with photo video design audience development and social teams to deliver visually driven storytelling optimized for discovery and engagement
• Build and maintain strong relationships with influential voices in design architecture art and culture translating those connections into standout coverage

Qualifications (What Were Looking For)

• Demonstrated success conceiving and editing high-impact features across print and digital platforms; experience with social and emerging formats is a plus
• Exceptional editorial judgment with a refined eye for language structure visuals and narrative flow
• Proven ability to manage contributors and collaborate cross-functionally with visual digital and audience teams
• Strong understanding of digital analytics and how insights can inform editorial strategy without compromising integrity
• Deep passion for interior design architecture art fashion and culture with a global and inclusive perspective
• Excellent communication organization and project-management skills with comfort juggling long-lead and real-time projects
• This role is based in New York City and operates on a hybrid schedule with four days per week in the 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 $116000 - $135000. 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.