Deputy Chief Sub Editor, Women\'s Lifestyle & Wellness (12 Month FTC)

We are the UK’s leading premium publisher, home to iconic and influential media brands including Cosmopolitan, Esquire, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar and Country Living. At Hearst UK, we don’t just create content – we shape culture. Our workplace is built on collaboration, creativity and trust. We champion bold ideas, embrace innovation and continually evolve to meet the moment, while celebrating a legacy that brings us here. We believe in each other’s potential and push boundaries together to make a meaningful impact in the media landscape and in people’s lives. We’re proud of our heritage – but even more excited about making history.

Hearst UK operates a hybrid working model of four days per week in the office and one day working from home. 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.

The Role

You will ensure the content of Cosmopolitan, Prima, Red, Men’s Health, Women’s Health and Runner’s World is accurate, legal, of an excellent standard and adheres to each title’s tone and house style. You will assist the Group Chief Sub Editor and Chief Sub Editor to coordinate workflow and production process of content for the six brands, from raw copy through to sending pages to press and other platforms, ensuring deadlines are met.

Main Duties

• Deputise for the Group Chief Sub Editor/Chief Sub Editor in their absence.
• Manage workflow and coordinate the production cycles of the six brands in partnership with the Group Chief Sub Editor.
• Police copy deadlines to ensure a consistent flow of copy and layouts.
• Sub high‑standard content, ensuring copy is accurate, fact‑checked and follows each brand’s house style.
• Provide creative input and elevate pages through on‑brand captions, headlines and rewriting of copy, especially for international reuse content where references, jokes and tone may differ.
• Check the work of Sub Editors to ensure it meets desired standards.
• Liaise with the Women’s Lifestyle and Wellness art hubs about the flow of layouts.
• Refer copy/layouts to the legal department where necessary.
• Check with writers, contributors and content editors where necessary.
• Circulate page proofs throughout the brand editorial teams and incorporate corrections as directed.
• Liaise with production to manage sending pages to press.
• Liaise with marketing, digital and subscriptions departments over relevant pages to ensure requirements are met.

What We’re Looking For

• An interest in the relevant brands.
• Excellent writing and subbing skills.
• Team player with a collaborative approach.
• Good communicator.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Meticulously well‑organised.
• Ability to remain calm, focused and effective under pressure.
• Capability to juggle several tasks at once and prioritise.
• Deadline‑oriented.
• Knowledge of media law.
• Self‑motivated and positive.
• Proficient in Adobe InDesign and content management systems.

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 – try 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 Location Flex and Holiday Exchange to take time when you need it. Give back with 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 and everyday savings via the HAPI at Hearst app.

About Us

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. Diversifying the voices in our organisation is not only the right thing to do but also helps us create 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.