Temporary Editor Runner's World

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Bring exceptional storytelling to life by helping shape content that informs, inspires, and engages the Runner's World audience. As a Temporary Editor, you'll play a key role in refining manuscripts, ensuring editorial excellence, and maintaining the trusted voice of one of the world's leading running brands.

About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?)

Hearst Magazines is home to 30 brands that reach millions of readers across print, digital, social, video, and experiential platforms. Our iconic portfolio includes category-leading brands spanning lifestyle, health, fashion, entertainment, and service journalism. We are committed to creating exceptional content, fostering innovation, and building an inclusive workplace where talented people can do their best work.

Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)

• Maintain the distinctive Runner's World voice and editorial standards throughout assigned manuscripts.
• Implement thoughtful developmental edits and precise line edits to strengthen clarity, structure, and reader engagement.
• Review copy edits, respond to editorial queries, and resolve inconsistencies to ensure high-quality final manuscripts.
• Collaborate with editors and stakeholders to deliver polished content that aligns with editorial goals and brand standards.
• Manage multiple manuscripts, editorial review rounds, and competing priorities while meeting established deadlines.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail across all assigned editorial projects.
• Contribute creative ideas that elevate content quality and enhance the reader experience.

Qualifications (What We're Looking For)

• 3+ years of editorial experience in book publishing, magazines, digital media, or a related content environment, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience performing developmental editing and line editing on long-form content.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Creative thinker who brings fresh, innovative ideas while maintaining an established editorial voice.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• This is a remote, part-time position (20 hours per week).

The hourly rate for this role is $75.00 per hour. This position is not eligible for bonus or commission compensation. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, and location.

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.