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 £40,000 - Salary is dependant on experience and will be assesed in line with the candidate's skills, knowledge relevant expertise
The Role…As the Creative Producer, you will develop and produce original video content across our portfolio of iconic brands, including Cosmopolitan UK, ELLE UK, Harper's Bazaar UK, Esquire UK, Men's Health UK, Good Housekeeping UK and more. We're looking for someone who understands how audiences consume content on YouTube, and who is passionate about creating entertainment-led formats that people actively choose to watch and come back to.
This isn't a traditional producer role. We're looking for someone who can originate ideas, shape compelling formats, work confidently with celebrity talent, and collaborate closely with editors throughout the production process to maximise audience engagement. You'll be involved from the earliest stages of ideation through development, production and post-production, helping create content that grows audiences organically across our brands.
Main Duties…Develop original video concepts and repeatable formats for YouTube.
- Generate ideas that are driven by audience insight, platform behavior and cultural trends.
- Create treatments, pitch documents and production plans for new formats.
- Produce shoots featuring celebrity talent, creators and experts across Hearst UK's brands.
- Work closely with editorial teams to ensure content reflects each brand's voice while remaining platform-first.
- Lead productions on location and in studio, managing contributors, schedules and creative execution.
- Write interview structures, games, challenges and editorial beats that create engaging, shareable moments.
- Collaborate closely with editors during post-production, shaping narrative, pacing, thumbnails, titles and overall creative direction.
- Use performance data to refine formats and continuously improve future content.
Stay on top of YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and emerging platform trends, bringing new ideas back into the team.
Proven experience producing high-performing YouTube or social-first content that builds engaged audiences.
Strong creative instincts with a clear understanding of what drives clicks, watch time and shares.
Experience developing original entertainment-led concepts, not just executing briefs.
Confidence working with celebrity talent, publicists, production teams and press junkets.
Experience leading projects from concept through production and post-production.
Strong understanding of YouTube storytelling, audience retention, analytics and platform best practice.
Experience collaborating with editors to shape engaging final cuts, including thumbnail and headline strategies.
Excellent organisational, communication and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple productions simultaneously.
Collaborative, proactive and willing to experiment, iterate and test new ideas.
Experience producing content for premium publishers, broadcasters, digital publishers or creator-led channels.
Experience working with creators, digital-first talent, branded content and commercial partnerships.
Familiarity with Adobe Premiere or similar editing software.
If you're passionate about creating ambitious, audience-first video that reaches millions of viewers, we'd love to hear from you.
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.
Skills Required
- Proven experience producing high-performing YouTube or social-first content that builds engaged audiences.
- Strong creative instincts with a clear understanding of what drives clicks, watch time and shares.
- Experience developing original entertainment-led concepts, not just executing briefs.
- Confidence working with celebrity talent, publicists, production teams and press junkets.
- Experience leading projects from concept through production and post-production.
- Strong understanding of YouTube storytelling, audience retention, analytics and platform best practice.
- Experience collaborating with editors to shape engaging final cuts, including thumbnail and headline strategies.
- Excellent organisational, communication and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple productions simultaneously.
- Experience producing content for premium publishers, broadcasters, digital publishers or creator-led channels.
- Experience working with creators, digital-first talent, branded content and commercial partnerships.
- Familiarity with Adobe Premiere or similar editing software.
Hearst Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Hearst and has not been reviewed or approved by Hearst.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical plan choice, full in-network preventive coverage, dental and vision, telemedicine, prescription coverage, and fertility resources. Mental-health resources and other wellbeing services (e.g., therapy sessions, crisis support, virtual physical therapy, and chronic-condition programs) further strengthen the health offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as meaningful through a 401(k) plan with company matching and Hearst covering plan administration fees. Performance bonuses are also noted as available in some roles, adding an additional rewards component beyond base pay.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits include paid holidays, paid sick days, and vacation time with a commonly cited annual range, alongside paid parental leave and family medical leave. A remote work program and flexibility signals are also included as part of the overall rewards experience.
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What We Do
Hearst is a leading global, diversified media, information and services company with more than 360 businesses. Its major interests include ownership in cable television networks such as A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime and ESPN; global financial services leader Fitch Group; Hearst Health, a group of medical information and services businesses; transportation assets including CAMP Systems International, a major provider of software-as-a-service solutions for managing maintenance of jets and helicopters; 33 television stations such as WCVB-TV in Boston and KCRA-TV in Sacramento, California, which reach a combined 19 percent of U.S. viewers; newspapers such as the Houston Chronicle, San Francisco Chronicle and Times Union (Albany, New York); more than 300 magazines around the world, including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Men's Health and Car and Driver, and digital services businesses such as iCrossing and KUBRA; and investments in emerging digital entertainment companies such as Complex Networks.
