The posting
We are the UK's leading premium publisher, home to iconic and influential media brands including Esquire, Men's & Women's Health, ELLE, Good Housekeeping, Harper's Bazaar, Digital Spy, Cosmopolitan, Red and more. At Hearst UK, we don't just create content – we shape culture.
Our workplace is driven by passion, shaped by authenticity and powered by creativity. We back bold ideas, act with an entrepreneurial mindset and continually evolve to meet the moment - while respecting the legacy that's brought us here. We believe in each other's potential and push boundaries together to create meaningful impact, both across the media landscape and in people's lives.
We're proud of our heritage - but even more excited about making history.
Hearst UK operates an in office policy with flexible Friday's. Our office is based at House of Hearst, 30 Panton Street, St James's, London, SW1Y 4AJ, where teams collaborate in person and connect across brands and functions.
Salary - Circa £29,000 - Salary is dependent on experience and will be assessed in line with the candidate’s skills, knowledge, and relevant expertise
The Role…
As the Content Creator, Lifestyle & Entertainment, you will create engaging Lifestyle and Entertainment content across Hearst UK’s entertainment portfolio, supporting Best Magazine, Inside Soap and Digital Spy. You’ll produce editorial content for both print and digital platforms, identify trending stories, and help bring celebrity, fashion and lifestyle coverage to life for our audiences.
Working as part of a fast-paced editorial team, you’ll play an important role in the day-to-day running of the department, supporting competitions, podcasts, events, photoshoots and editorial administration while building strong relationships with PRs and industry contacts. You’ll also represent the brands at launches and press events, helping identify opportunities that keep our content fresh, relevant and commercially successful.
This is a varied, hands-on role for a creative, organised and proactive content creator who thrives on celebrity culture, lifestyle trends and entertainment news, enjoys working across multiple brands, and is excited by the opportunity to contribute to some of the UK’s best-loved entertainment titles.
Main Duties...
- Create engaging lifestyle content for Digital Spy, producing up to three stories per day as required.
- Produce the weekly Style Watch page for Inside Soap and support lifestyle content for Best magazine.
- Support the planning and delivery of Entertainment portfolio events and the annual Inside Soap Goodie Bags.
- Coordinate the competitions process, managing approvals, entry mechanics and deadlines.
- Support the production of the Suddenly Single podcast, coordinating guest logistics and release forms.
- Provide day-to-day editorial administration, including commissioning, invoice processing, product returns and maintaining editorial resources.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with PRs and media contacts to source content, competitions and product opportunities.
- Represent Hearst UK brands at press events and launches, supporting the wider editorial team as required, and act as an ambassador for Hearst UK and its values.
What We Are Looking For…
- A strong knowledge of celebrity culture, entertainment, fashion and lifestyle trends, with an understanding of what engages magazine and digital audiences.
- Experience writing engaging, accurate and commercially aware editorial content, ideally across both print and digital platforms.
- Knowledge of social media platforms and how to create or contribute to engaging content that resonates with audiences.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise competing tasks in a fast-paced editorial environment.
- Strong attention to detail, with excellent proofreading and fact-checking skills.
- Confident building and maintaining relationships with PRs, agencies and other industry contacts to source content, competitions and opportunities.
- A proactive, enthusiastic and collaborative approach, with a willingness to support colleagues, events, photoshoots and wider editorial projects.
- Comfortable representing Hearst UK brands at launches, press events and industry functions, including occasional evening events.
- Experience using editorial content management systems, with proficiency in Censhare highly desirable.
- Strong administrative skills, with confidence managing invoices, commissioning processes and general editorial administration.
- A positive team player who is adaptable, resourceful and keen to learn, with a genuine passion for magazines, entertainment and celebrity culture.
Benefits…
(Your benefits at Hearst UK are more than just extras—they are tools to help you thrive in every part of life.
Hearst Exclusives - Only for You!
- Get adventurous with Good Housekeeping Taste and Beauty Testing Panels - yes, you could be trying the next big thing in beauty, food & drink.
- Snag luxe beauty steals at our legendary office sample sales - score big on top brands without breaking the bank!
Inclusion, Health & Wellbeing: Feel Your Best
- Stay healthy with Specsavers eye care, a company-funded Health Cash Plan, and access to mental health support.
- Get active and stress-free with discounted gym memberships and the Cycle to Work scheme.
- Embrace flexibility with a Location Flex and Holiday Exchange to take time when you need it.
- Take time to give back with a Charity Day and access wellbeing resources whenever you need them.
- Join one of our Hearst ERG Groups.
Financial Wellness - Boost Your Budget
- Plan ahead with a generous Workplace Pension, Income Protection, Life Assurance and Season Ticket Loan for easier commuting.
- Make smarter money moves using Salary Finance tools, Financial Wellbeing sessions, and Home Tech benefits to spread costs.
- Treat yourself with major discounts across London plus everyday savings via the HAPI at Hearst app
Hearst UK is deeply committed to using our influential brands to reflect the world we want to live in – one that respects, protects, represents and uplifts the voices and opinions of all people. As a business, we recognise the significant benefits of creativity, collaboration and innovation that comes with diverse teams. Not only is diversifying the voices in our organization the right thing to do, but it also helps us to make powerful and exciting content that can be enjoyed by many more people. This is why we’re working to build a sense of true belonging within our business and foster a culture in which everyone feels heard.
