Creative Producer (12 Month FTC) 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 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.

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.

Salary - Circa £40,000 - Salary is dependent on experience and will be assessed in line with the candidate's skills, knowledge and relevant expertise.

The Role… As the Creative Producer, you will develop and produce original video content across our portfolio of iconic brands, including Cosmopolitan UK, ELLE UK, Harper's Bazaar UK, Esquire UK, Men's Health UK, Good Housekeeping UK and more. We're looking for someone who understands how audiences consume content on YouTube, and who is passionate about creating entertainment-led formats that people actively choose to watch and come back to. This isn't a traditional producer role. We're looking for someone who can originate ideas, shape compelling formats, work confidently with celebrity talent, and collaborate closely with editors throughout the production process to maximise audience engagement. You'll be involved from the earliest stages of ideation through development, production and post-production, helping create content that grows audiences organically across our brands.

Main Duties…

• Develop original video concepts and repeatable formats for YouTube.
• Generate ideas that are driven by audience insight, platform behaviour and cultural trends.
• Create treatments, pitch documents and production plans for new formats.
• Produce shoots featuring celebrity talent, creators and experts across Hearst UK's brands.
• Work closely with editorial teams to ensure content reflects each brand's voice while remaining platform-first.
• Lead productions on location and in studio, managing contributors, schedules and creative execution.
• Write interview structures, games, challenges and editorial beats that create engaging, shareable moments.
• Collaborate closely with editors during post-production, shaping narrative, pacing, thumbnails, titles and overall creative direction.
• Use performance data to refine formats and continuously improve future content.
• Stay on top of YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and emerging platform trends, bringing new ideas back into the team.

What we’re looking for…

• Proven experience producing high-performing YouTube or social-first content that builds engaged audiences.
• Strong creative instincts with a clear understanding of what drives clicks, watch time and shares.
• Experience developing original entertainment-led concepts, not just executing briefs.
• Confidence working with celebrity talent, publicists, production teams and press junkets.
• Experience leading projects from concept through production and post-production.
• Strong understanding of YouTube storytelling, audience retention, analytics and platform best practice.
• Experience collaborating with editors to shape engaging final cuts, including thumbnail and headline strategies.
• Excellent organisational, communication and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple productions simultaneously.
• Collaborative, proactive and willing to experiment, iterate and test new ideas.
• Experience producing content for premium publishers, broadcasters, digital publishers or creator-led channels.
• Experience working with creators, digital-first talent, branded content and commercial partnerships.
• Familiarity with Adobe Premiere or similar editing software.

If you're passionate about creating ambitious, audience-first video that reaches millions of viewers, we'd love to hear from you.

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.