Sascha de Gersdorff

Executive Editor, Cosmopolitan @Hearst Magazines

New York, NY, US

Run the day-to-day editorial operations and help steer the overall voice and direction of the largest women\'s media brand in the world • Hire, manage, and mentor editorial team toward multiple award wins, including the 2018 National Magazine Award for Personal Service • Guide senior and junior staff in generating story ideas and partnerships; edit and/or approve all copy; and work with artistic departments to approve designs and layouts• Conceive of and launch major multi-platform series, including The Candidates Come to Cosmo• Collaborate with Hearst sales, consumer marketing, licensing, and books divisions to execute cross-platform initiatives• Network and strategize with outside brands, non-profits, and media groups on revenue-driving editorial projects, including branded content and business partnerships• Liaise with other Hearst leaders to maximize resource sharing, and regularly attend update meetings with company presidents

Colgate University

BA

Northwestern University

MSJ