Deputy Multiplatform Editor, House Beautiful

Hearst UK is a leading premium publisher with iconic media brands such as Esquire, Men’s & Women’s Health, ELLE, Good Housekeeping, Harper’s Bazaar, Digital Spy, Cosmopolitan, Red and more. Salary - Circa £54,000 – salary is dependent on experience and will be assessed in line with the candidate’s skills, knowledge, and relevant expertise.

House Beautiful is a passion brand for the home‑obsessed. Under new leadership and with a refreshed editorial vision, it is winning a bigger and more engaged audience across its range of print, digital and live event platforms. This role plays a pivotal part in the brand’s evolution. As the Deputy Editor, you will edit and shape the cross‑platform content and bring the stories behind House Beautiful to life. Reporting to the Editor‑in‑Chief, you will be an experienced writer and editor who delights in all things interiors: shopping, decorating and entertaining trends, room makeovers and sneak peeks into real homes – along with original ideas and a contacts book of feature writers and industry PRs. An entrepreneurial spirit and a drive to help media brands thrive into the future is a must.

Main Duties

• Editing and signing off all print copy before it goes to the Editor‑in‑Chief
• Attending digital planning meetings throughout the week, contributing ideas and writing articles
• Managing and commissioning content and profiles for House Beautiful’s “Renovate” and “Living” print sections, as well as some of the supplements
• Leading the initiative to build the editorial offers and benefits for House Beautiful Members
• Managing one senior writer

What We Are Looking For

• You’re a brilliant editor with a passion for beautifully crafted copy.
• You’re full of original and on‑brand ideas.
• You know how to create a content package that works across multiple platforms and use insights to leverage the largest audience for it.
• You have a brilliant contacts book, filled with writers and publicists that are relevant to the House Beautiful universe.
• You have at least five years’ experience at editor‑level on a consumer publication.
• You’re resourceful and entrepreneurial.

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.