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 £30,000-£35,000 - Salary is dependent on experience and will be assessed in line with the candidate's skills, knowledge relevant expertise.
The Role…
As the Senior Content Creator for Red, you will create polished, authoritative and traffic-driving content for Red, one of the UK’s leading women’s lifestyle magazines – with a particular focus on Fashion content, as well as Entertainment and Beauty. You will bring a refined editorial eye to daily digital stories and newsletters, helping to shape Red’s voice across platforms. Reporting to the Multiplatform Director, you will work closely with the wider Red team to deliver daily content that feels inspiring, polished and unmistakably Red.
Main Duties…
- Write, edit and publish daily news and features, ensuring high editorial standards across content, headlines, imagery and SEO – with a particular focus on Fashion content, as well as Beauty and Entertainment.
- Generate traffic-driving content ideas using data analytics, SEO research, audience insights and platform performance to identify what readers are searching for, engaging with and returning to.
- Build the Red weekly newsletter, ensuring it is polished, engaging, commercially aware and aligned with the magazine’s editorial positioning.
- Build the weekly Love Red membership newsletter, as needed.
- Support the Multiplatform Director with meeting digital targets and day-to-day workflow
- Support in delivering brand-building social initiatives for the brand.
What We Are Looking For…
- Proven experience in a digital editorial role within women’s lifestyle or luxury media, with a track record of helping to drive audience growth and engagement
- Exceptional writing skills, with strong attention to detail and high editorial judgement
- Confidence working with CMS and newsletter platforms, with a good understanding of digital publishing standards and workflows.
- Strong understanding of SEO, Google Discover and digital publishing best practices, with experience applying these to shape editorial ideas, drive traffic and improve engagement.
- Deep understanding of the Red brand and women’s lifestyle media with a particular interest in Fashion, as well as Entertainment and Beauty.
- Confident communicator, comfortable working with senior stakeholders and representing the brand externally
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 in a digital editorial role within women's lifestyle or luxury media
- Track record of driving audience growth and engagement
- Exceptional writing skills and strong attention to detail
- Strong editorial judgment
- Experience working with CMS and newsletter platforms
- Understanding of digital publishing standards and workflows
- Strong understanding of SEO and Google Discover
- Experience using SEO and digital publishing best practices to shape editorial ideas, drive traffic, and improve engagement
- Deep understanding of the Red brand and women's lifestyle media
- Particular interest in fashion, entertainment, and beauty
- Confident communication skills and comfort working with senior stakeholders and representing the brand externally
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.
Hearst Insights
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.
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