Affiliate Partnerships Executive in London

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 & 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 Fridays. 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. £27,000 - £30,000 - Salary is dependent on experience and will be assessed in line with the candidate’s skills, knowledge, and relevant expertise.

The Role… Reporting into the Commerce Partnerships Lead, the Affiliates Partnerships Executive will play a key role in driving affiliate revenue growth across Hearst’s portfolio of iconic brands. This is a hands‑on, fast‑paced role at the heart of e‑commerce, working with affiliate networks, editorial teams, and commercial partners to unlock new revenue opportunities. You’ll support the execution and optimisation of affiliate and shopping campaigns, ensuring content is commercially effective and aligned to key trading moments. From building partner relationships and supporting tenancy deals to analysing performance data and spotting trends, you’ll play an active role in how we deliver on and evolve our commerce strategy. This role suits someone who enjoys working with both data and relationships—proactive, commercially aware, and comfortable working across teams to turn opportunities into revenue.

Main Duties…

• Work closely with affiliate networks to identify growth opportunities and support the delivery of affiliate campaigns against business goals.
• Collaborate with editorial teams to optimise content for performance, including managing communications on deals, promotions, and rates, and improving EPC through product and merchant positioning.
• Support key shopping trading moments (e.g. Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Prime Day) through analysis, planning, and cross‑team coordination.
• Monitor and maintain content quality, ensuring links are functional, products are in stock, and pages are optimised for performance.
• Work with internal teams to support revenue growth from key partners (including Amazon) and contribute to wider e‑commerce initiatives.
• Support tenancy activity by identifying opportunities, coordinating delivery across teams, and ensuring campaigns are executed and reported effectively.
• Contribute to regular reporting and ad‑hoc analysis, tracking performance, identifying trends, and supporting data‑led decision making.

About You…

• Some experience in affiliate marketing, e‑commerce, or performance marketing, with a solid understanding of how affiliate models work in practice.
• Familiarity with affiliate networks such as Awin, Impact, or Skimlinks.
• Commercially aware, with an understanding of key performance metrics such as CPA, EPC, and conversion rates.
• A strong interest in data, with the ability to spot trends and support performance analysis.
• Confident working with both internal and external stakeholders, with some experience in client‑facing, sales, or negotiation‑based environments.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, particularly when managing content and campaign delivery.
• Comfortable using Excel and working with data, with a proactive, test‑and‑learn mindset.

Your benefits at Hearst UK are more than just extras—they are tools to help you thrive in every part of life.

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 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.