Be Part of What’s Next
Help extend the influence of some of the most iconic media brands by turning recognition into revenue. In this role, you’ll drive strategic partnerships that amplify the impact of Hearst’s most celebrated accolades.
About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?)
Hearst Magazines is one of the world’s largest publishers of trusted, premium content, with a portfolio of more than 30 iconic brands, including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Harper’s BAZAAR, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, and more. We reach millions of readers and consumers across print, digital, video, and social platforms, delivering award-winning journalism, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and service content. At Hearst, we innovate, collaborate, and create with purpose—bringing powerful stories and experiences to life for audiences and partners around the world.
Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)
- Drive revenue by monetizing logos, award emblems, and accolade-related content across Hearst brands
- Build and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective licensing partners
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities by monitoring market trends and uncovering whitespace
- Track RSS feeds and editorial outputs to identify timely, sellable licensing opportunities
- Develop deep expertise in your sales vertical, including market dynamics, customer needs, and competitive landscape
- Collaborate cross-functionally with editorial, marketing, sales, and legal teams to execute licensing initiatives
- Manage licensing agreements, including drafting, modifying, and processing contracts and invoices
- Maintain accurate records of sales activity, including leads, renewals, and transactions, while ensuring efficient execution
Qualifications (What We’re Looking For)
- 2+ years of experience in sales, or equivalent experience
- Experience or familiarity with logo or content licensing is preferred
- Strong business judgment with the ability to evaluate opportunities and make informed decisions
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build lasting partnerships
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort working across systems and tools
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
- This role is based in New York, NY with a hybrid schedule (4 days per 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.
Compensation & EEO
The base salary for this role is $88,000–$100,000. This role may also be eligible for performance-based incentives and additional compensation. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications.
Hearst Magazines is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Skills Required
- 2+ years of experience in sales or equivalent experience.
- Experience or familiarity with logo or content licensing.
- Strong business judgment and ability to evaluate opportunities and make informed decisions.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to build lasting partnerships.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort working across systems and tools.
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- Role based in New York, NY with a hybrid schedule (4 days per week in-office).
Hearst Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Hearst and has not been reviewed or approved by Hearst.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical plan choice, full in-network preventive coverage, dental and vision, telemedicine, prescription coverage, and fertility resources. Mental-health resources and other wellbeing services (e.g., therapy sessions, crisis support, virtual physical therapy, and chronic-condition programs) further strengthen the health offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as meaningful through a 401(k) plan with company matching and Hearst covering plan administration fees. Performance bonuses are also noted as available in some roles, adding an additional rewards component beyond base pay.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits include paid holidays, paid sick days, and vacation time with a commonly cited annual range, alongside paid parental leave and family medical leave. A remote work program and flexibility signals are also included as part of the overall rewards experience.
Hearst Insights
What We Do
Hearst is a leading global, diversified media, information and services company with more than 360 businesses. Its major interests include ownership in cable television networks such as A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime and ESPN; global financial services leader Fitch Group; Hearst Health, a group of medical information and services businesses; transportation assets including CAMP Systems International, a major provider of software-as-a-service solutions for managing maintenance of jets and helicopters; 33 television stations such as WCVB-TV in Boston and KCRA-TV in Sacramento, California, which reach a combined 19 percent of U.S. viewers; newspapers such as the Houston Chronicle, San Francisco Chronicle and Times Union (Albany, New York); more than 300 magazines around the world, including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Men's Health and Car and Driver, and digital services businesses such as iCrossing and KUBRA; and investments in emerging digital entertainment companies such as Complex Networks.
