After Leaving NBC News, Chris Berend Is Joining Hearst Magazines as Content Chief 2 hours ago Pixar Bears Brunt of Disney Studio Layoffs as Company Axes Several Hundred Staffers 3 hours ago ESPN Hit With Layoffs After Combining NFL Network Operations 4 hours ago Chris Berend , after leaving NBCUniversal News Group , is joining Hearst Magazines as chief content and experience officer. In the newly created role, Berend will be responsible for leading Hearst Magazines’ editorial strategy, content creation and programming across all platforms for publications including Cosmopolitan, Elle, Esquire, Harper’s Bazaar and Good Housekeeping. He starts at the New York-based company on Aug.
3, reporting to Hearst Magazines president Debi Chirichella. Related Stories Robin Byrd on Going From Porn Actress to TV Host, OnlyFans and Sarah Jessica Parker Producing Her HBO Documentary Denis Villeneuve and Artist Vija Celmins to Be Honored at LACMA Art+Film Berend was most recently chief digital officer of the NBCUniversal News Group. In that role, he helped expand NBC News across streaming, subscriptions, commerce and emerging digital platforms, while also helping to shape the company’s approach to generative AI.
Popular on Variety Berend joined NBCU in 2019 from CNN, where he served as senior vice president of global video, leading video content, distribution, operations and custom production, and also co-founded video brand Great Big Story. Before joining CNN, Berend held digital leadership positions at Bloomberg and ESPN Magazine. He began his media career as an editor at Hearst’s Esquire.
“Chris brings a deep understanding of the editorial process, strong business leadership and a track record of driving significant growth in both video and content experiences,” Chirichella said in a statement. “I’m excited about what we will build together as we continue to innovate across our brands and deepen our connection with audiences.” Berend commented: “I’m excited to join Hearst at a moment of real opportunity. I’m especially drawn to helping evolve our iconic brands into modern, audience-driven businesses — building on their influence, authority and loyalty to drive innovation and creating new experiences that unlock growth.” Tom Hanks Says Taylor Swift’s ‘Toy Story 5’ Song Was Kept ‘Top Secret’ From the Cast Until Release Day ‘Dutton Ranch’ Episode 4: Rip Shoots Dozens of Cows, Beth Catches Carter Hooking Up With Beulah’s Granddaughter and We Meet Creepy Dwight ‘Dutton Ranch’ Taps ‘SEAL Team’ Creator Benjamin Cavell as Season 2 Showrunner Robin Byrd on Going From Porn Actress to TV Host, OnlyFans and Sarah Jessica Parker Producing Her HBO Documentary ‘Kennedy’ Stars Nick Robinson and Laura Donnelly on Why Series Isn’t Leaning Into Family’s Signature Boston Accent Alfonso Ribeiro on Social Media Fueling ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Success and Urging Contestants to Ignore the Trolls: ‘Why Are We So Mean to One Another?
