Recruiter

Job Title: Recruiter – Hearst Newspapers

Location: Hybrid (San Francisco, CA or Houston, TX)

Help Us Build the Future of Local News

At Hearst Newspapers, we don’t just report the news — we shape the future of it. Our brands are powered by passionate storytellers, creative trailblazers, and bold thinkers who are redefining what local media means in a digital-first world. Now, we’re looking for a recruiting powerhouse to join us on that mission.

As a Recruiter, you’ll be the ultimate connector—linking top-tier talent with impactful opportunities across our award-winning editorial, sales, marketing, and technology teams. This isn’t just a hiring job—it’s your chance to influence the future of journalism and media, one incredible hire at a time.

What You’ll Do

As a Recruiter at Hearst Newspapers, you’ll partner with hiring managers and business leaders to source, attract, and hire top talent across editorial, sales, product, marketing, and more. You’ll bring energy, creativity, and strategy to every search while delivering a best-in-class candidate and hiring manager experience.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Leading full-cycle recruitment for a diverse range of roles across multiple markets
• Collaborating with department leaders to deeply understand hiring needs and team dynamics
• Sourcing and engaging passive candidates through creative and targeted outreach
• Owning the candidate experience—ensuring transparency, communication, and care throughout the process
• Using data and insights to inform recruiting strategy and continuously improve results
• Staying ahead of industry trends to help evolve our talent acquisition approach

Who You Are

• A natural connector with a passion for people and storytelling
• A strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, high-impact environment
• Comfortable managing multiple open requisitions across business units
• Deeply invested in building inclusive teams and hiring with equity in mind
• An excellent communicator who can build strong partnerships and trust at every level
• Tech-savvy and experienced with applicant tracking systems, sourcing tools, and recruitment metrics

What You Bring

• 3+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience
• Experience recruiting for both corporate and creative roles is a plus
• A data-informed mindset and comfort using metrics to guide decisions

What We Offer

• Dynamic Environment: A great work environment where it's never boring.
• Training & Development Opportunities
• Collaborative Culture: Ideas and input are always welcome.
• Learn more about Hearst Newspapers at www.joinhnp.com 

Our Benefits: At Hearst Newspapers we not only support our employees through personal and professional development, but we also believe in promoting each individual’s physical, financial and emotional wellbeing (and that of their family).  Our industry-leading benefits include:

• Physical Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
• Invest for the Future: Competitive retirement plan with matching program in most markets.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Recharge with ample time off, including holidays and vacation.
• Paid Parental Leave: Support for growing families, with paid leave for new parents.
• Monthly Child & Dependent Care Reimbursement: Financial support for the care of your loved ones.
• Emotional Wellbeing: Be your best self with our mental wellness benefits.
• LGBTQ+ & Inclusive Health Services: Inclusive healthcare designed for every individual’s unique needs.
• Fertility Coverage & Menopause Support: Helping you along every step of your family journey.
• Pet Wellness Reimbursement & Rover Credits: We care about your pets, too – helping you keep them happy and healthy.
• And more, click here for additional benefits and details.

Be a Talent Matchmaker with Purpose. Apply Today.

In accordance with applicable law, Hearst is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role if hired in California. The reasonable estimate is between $90,000 to $105,000. Please note this information is specific to those hired in California. If this role is open to candidates outside of California, the salary range would be aligned to that specific location. A final decision on the successful candidate’s starting salary will be based on a number of permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills and experience, training, certifications, and education.

About Hearst Newspapers:

With 2,500 employees across the nation, HNP represents a network of 24 daily and 52 weekly publications, including the San Francisco Chronicle, Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News and Albany Times Union, several top digital-only news and lifestyle sites, marketing services businesses, and entertainment businesses such as King Features Syndicate. At HNP, we are investing in new and innovative ways to tell stories–growing newsrooms, diversifying tools, evolving platforms–to support the millions of people who trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action and be inspired. 

Be a part of something bigger–Your Headline Awaits