After Leaving NBC News, Chris Berend Is Joining Hearst Magazines as Content Chief

Chris Berend, a former executive at NBCUniversal News Group and CNN, is joining Hearst Magazines as the Chief Content and Experience Officer. In this newly created position, Berend will oversee the editorial strategy, content creation, and programming across all platforms. His responsibilities include managing several major publications, specifically Cosmopolitan, Elle, Esquire, Harper’s Bazaar, and Good Housekeeping. He is tasked with leading the overall content experience for these diverse brands within the Hearst Magazines portfolio.