Hearst Magazines has announced the appointment of Joanna Coles as chief content officer.

Coles previously served as editor-in-chief of Hearst Magazines' flagship brand Cosmopolitan, as well as editorial director of Seventeen, and commented 'This is a truly dynamic moment for magazine media, and the opportunities are endless. I'm excited to work alongside the extremely talented teams across the company to come up with new businesses and brands, new collaborations and partnerships, and new ways to engage our audiences around the world'.