Associate Features Editor, Popular Mechanics/Features (Creative Design)

Why Hearst Magazines?

Hearst Magazines' portfolio of more than 25 powerful 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 139 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 260 magazine editions and 200 websites around the world and, together, we are reinventing publishing for the 21st century.

Your Impact

Hearst's Enthusiast Group (Popular Mechanics, Runner's World, Bicycling, Biography.com and BestProducts.com) is looking for an Associate Features Editor to support Popular Mechanics' content across all content streams—with an emphasis on stories that engage our members and most loyal readers—while making an impact within and beyond our endemic communities.

The Associate Features Editor will combine the craft of storytelling, sound journalism principles, and best practices in science writing to pitch, edit, assign—and write—multiple short-form stories for the Popular Mechanics website each week.  The ideal candidate is an endlessly curious, prolific idea generator with the ability to think broadly and critically about scientific concepts. This role will report to the Deputy Features Editor.

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities

• Pitch, assign, edit, and occasionally write short-form features for Popular Mechanics' digital platform.
• Use audience data to identify emerging content opportunities and areas of curiosity.
• Edit stories to meet high editorial standards, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and voice alignment.
• Collaborate with the Deputy Features Editor to maintain a regular publishing cadence and content calendar.
• Work within both digital and print CMS tools to produce and manage content.
• Build and maintain relationships within relevant science and technology communities to source fresh ideas and contributors.
• Work with writers, photographers, and other creators to deliver stories that reflect a diverse range of perspectives.
• Occasionally support print production and other content verticals, including Apple News+.

What You'll Offer

• 1–2 years of professional experience in editorial, journalism, or a comparable content environment (internships count).
• A strong editorial instinct, particularly around science, technology, or engineering topics.
• Ability to generate fresh, engaging story ideas aligned with audience interests.
• Experience using data or audience insights to inform content decisions.
• Comfort editing and giving thoughtful, constructive feedback.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative working style.
• Adaptability and a willingness to take on new challenges in a constantly evolving media landscape.
• Curiosity and a desire to make complex ideas understandable and interesting.
• Experience with a CMS and familiarity with digital publishing tools is a plus.

NOTE: For consideration, resumes must be submitted in PDF format with a cover letter, salary requirements, and a link to a portfolio of work.

Working at Hearst Magazines

• Work with the Best: Collaborate with top-tier professionals across media, advertising, tech, fashion, lifestyle, and publishing.
• Grow Your Skills: Access innovative training programs, immersive workshops, and exclusive industry events.
• Work-Life Harmony: Benefit from a flexible, hybrid work environment.
• Foster Connection & Belonging: Participate in Employee Resource Groups that cultivate an inclusive workplace.
• Wellness First: Receive medical, dental, and vision insurance starting Day 1.
• Plan for Your Financial Future: Take advantage of a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.

Compensation: The base salary for this role is between $60,000 - $63,000. 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.

Location: This role is currently based in the Easton, PA office at least 3 days a week. No remote option.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Hearst Magazines 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.