Associate Editor, Entertainment

Seniority level: Mid-Senior

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, Writing/Editing

Industries: Book and Periodical Publishing, Broadcast Media Production & Distribution, Technology, Information and Media

Responsibilities

• Assisting brand editors/leads in creating and updating flat plans for print products.
• Liaising with brand editors, the portfolio Managing Editor, and art/pictures team colleagues at regular production meetings.
• Working closely with brand teams to ensure copy moves through production systems as efficiently as possible to meet print deadlines.
• Liaising with brand editors and maintaining each brand’s style guide, plus supporting documentation such as brand bibles and how-to guides.
• Working closely with the Managing Editor and senior editorial leadership across the Entertainment Portfolio, building strong relationships with brand editors and leads on Best, Digital Spy, and Inside Soap to ensure brand house style, editorial standards, and best practice are consistently applied across all print products.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role on a consumer title; fast‑paced consumer publishing environment, understanding deadlines, workflows, and print production.
• A strong interest in general entertainment, including soaps; actively follow TV, celebrity and soaps, understanding what engages mass‑market audiences.
• Experience using InDesign and print content management systems; confident working in InDesign and comfortable navigating print CMS tools as part of a live production workflow.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail; proven track record of spotting errors before they reach print, strong grasp of house style, legal sensitivity, and quality control.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle priorities; manage multiple tasks, stay on top of changing priorities, and keep things moving without dropping the ball.
• Calm under pressure; stay focused when deadlines are tight, plans change, and pace ramps up, trusted to get it done.
• Digital subbing experience (desirable); experience working on digital content — editing for speed, accuracy and tone across online platforms.

Benefits

• Your benefits at Hearst UK are more than just extras—they are tools to help you thrive in every part of life.
• 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.
• 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 come with diverse teams. Not only is diversifying the voices in our organisation 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.