{"id":4606,"date":"2026-07-21T16:40:43","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T16:40:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=4606"},"modified":"2026-07-21T16:40:43","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T16:40:43","slug":"after-leaving-nbc-news-chris-berend-is-joining-hearst-magazines-as-content-chief","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=4606","title":{"rendered":"After Leaving NBC News, Chris Berend Is Joining Hearst Magazines as Content Chief"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>\n<!-- do not apply CSS styles to this element! --><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\nChris Berend, after leaving NBCUniversal News Group, is joining Hearst Magazines as chief content and experience officer.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=4604\">\u2018Spider-Man: Brand New Day\u2019 Final Trailer Unveils Action-Packed New Footage of Mark Rufflo\u2019s Hulk Battling the Web-Slinger<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\tIn the newly created role, Berend will be responsible for leading Hearst Magazines\u2019 editorial strategy, content creation and programming across all platforms for publications including Cosmopolitan, Elle, Esquire, Harper\u2019s Bazaar and Good Housekeeping. He starts at the New York-based company on Aug. 3, reporting to Hearst Magazines president Debi Chirichella.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tBerend 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\u2019s approach to generative AI.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\n\tBerend 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\u2019s Esquire.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=4602\">Pixar Bears Brunt of Disney Studio Layoffs as Company Axes Several Hundred Staffers<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\u201cChris 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,\u201d Chirichella said in a statement. \u201cI\u2019m excited about what we will build together as we continue to innovate across our brands and deepen our connection with audiences.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\n\tBerend commented: \u201cI\u2019m excited to join Hearst at a moment of real opportunity. 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