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Salary - Circa 40,000 - Salary is dependent on experience and will be assessed in line with the candidate’s skills, knowledge, and relevant expertise.
The Role…
ELLE Decoration is looking for a Design/Focus Editor (12 Month FTC) with flair, confidence and a passion for interiors and design. This is a fast-paced hands-on role spanning print, social, digital and video – from writing sharp, incisive copy to presenting. You will create industry-leading content that grabs attention and bring fresh ideas to the table daily, including compiling and overseeing the Now and Focus sections of the magazine. Comfortable on camera, well connected and bursting with creativity, you will play a key part in keeping ELLE Decoration’s platforms stylish, engaging and ahead of the curve.
Main Duties…
Compile the design-led content of our Now section (news, trends, industry updates, profiles) and our Focus section (practical, inspiring and informative decorating, room and typology-focused stories).
Demonstrate an innate awareness of the uniquely ELLE Decoration angle and aesthetic, balancing information and inspiration in a way that our audience will find understandable, enlightening and enjoyable to read.
Generate an overarching content plan for the Now and Focus sections and beyond, harnessing SEO insight to target the right comversations and maximise visibility.
Build a network of trusted freelance writers, contributors and design and architecture contacts ranging from experts and new talent to established, recognisable names.
Be an expert in ensuring quality headlines, factually accurate copy, thorough legal checks and edit and polish video and audio content that’s built to perform on social.
Work with the Editor-in-Chief and Deputy Editor to generate exciting, innovative and impactful cross-platform ideas, ranging from new franchises to video and social media campaigns that grow and energise the ELLE Decoration audience. This will include delivering at least one (minimum) original story every day for elledecoration.co.uk.
Be willing to take on broader brand projects as and when required, whether that be generating ideas for audio content, producing supporting material for our events or representing the brand at relevant industry events in order to capture the moments and the conversations that count.
- At least 5 years’ experience in a design-focused editorial role at a large media brand.
Additional experience in digital media, with an understanding of SEO and analytics. Presenting and video/audio editing capabilities are also beneficial.
Good awareness of contemporary interior and design industry brands, news and events, with an ability to convert these into ELLE Decoration ideas at the drop of a hat.
Experience of commissioning, from writing briefs to editing and managing a budget.
Experience extrapolating written features ideas out into wider projects, campaigns and multi-platform, multimedia initiatives.
Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and an all-hands-on-deck approach to getting things done.
A genuine interest in the contemporary design and interiors market, with an in-depth understanding of the broad audience of ELLE Decoration, which incorporates both consumer and trade.
What We Are Looking For…
At least 5 years’ experience in a design-focused editorial role at a large media brand.
Additional experience in digital media, with an understanding of SEO and analytics. Presenting and video/audio editing capabilities are also beneficial.
Good awareness of contemporary interior and design industry brands, news and events, with an ability to convert these into ELLE Decoration ideas at the drop of a hat.
Experience of commissioning, from writing briefs to editing and managing a budget.
Experience extrapolating written features ideas out into wider projects, campaigns and multi-platform, multimedia initiatives.
Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and an all-hands-on-deck approach to getting things done.
A genuine interest in the contemporary design and interiors market, with an in-depth understanding of the broad audience of ELLE Decoration, which incorporates both consumer and trade.
Benefits…
(Your benefits at Hearst UK are more than just extras—they are tools to help you thrive in every part of life. )
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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.
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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.
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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
- At least 5 years' experience in a design-focused editorial role at a large media brand.
- Experience in digital media with an understanding of SEO and analytics.
- Presenting and video/audio editing capabilities (on-camera comfort).
- Good awareness of contemporary interior and design industry brands, news and events.
- Experience of commissioning: writing briefs, editing and managing a budget.
- Experience extrapolating written feature ideas into wider projects, campaigns and multi-platform initiatives.
- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and an all-hands-on-deck approach.
- Genuine interest in the contemporary design and interiors market and understanding of ELLE Decoration's audience.
- Ability to generate overarching content plans and harness SEO insight to maximise visibility.
- Proven ability to build and maintain a network of freelance writers, contributors and industry contacts.
- Deliver at least one original story every day for elledecoration.co.uk.
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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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