Style & Interiors Editor, Country Living (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.

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.

Salary: £40,000-£45,000 - Salary is dependent on experience and will be assessed in line with the candidate’s skills, knowledge, and relevant expertise.

The Role: As the Style & Interiors Editor on Country Living (FTC) you will be creating inspiring content across print, digital and live platforms. This is a hands‑on editorial role for someone with a confident interiors eye and excellent writing skills, who can bring the brand’s vision to life through strong storytelling, inspiring imagery and well‑curated shopping content.

Main Duties:

• Create and deliver seasonal, decorating, interiors and shopping features for print, including writing and image research for both the Welcome To section and the main decorating story.
• Write and research the artisan How‑to‑make feature for the main magazine.
• Edit, package and deliver content for key print supplements, including Kitchens & Bathrooms, the Pre‑Christmas Guide and the Christmas Gift Guide.
• Supply relevant editorial copy for bookazines, including shopping pages for Vintage, Modern Rustic, and four seasonal titles.
• Write at least one daily decorating or shopping story for digital platforms, ensuring all content supports ecommerce goals and performance targets.
• Publish and manage organic social media content in line with brand tone and audience strategy.
• Host and participate in workshops and live experiences at Country Living events.
• Provide ad hoc styling support for Country Living events, both internal (such as member talks or workshops) and external (including the Country Living Market at Good Housekeeping Live).
• Advise and collaborate with external stylists on licensing stands and brand representation.
• Support key editorial moments as required, including styling cover shoots.

What We Are Looking For:

• Strong visual skills with an excellent editorial eye, outstanding writing ability, and a thorough knowledge of the interiors industry.
• Ability to research and write digital features at pace.
• An understanding of the opportunities for multi-platform content and the ability to switch between them.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Someone with a highly collaborative, can-do and flexible attitude with good communication and listening skills who will work well within the team.
• An ability to manage budgets and schedules to ensure that content is always delivered on time and in a cost efficient manner.
• To be an ambassador of Hearst UK and its values.

Benefits:

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: 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.
• Financial Wellness: 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.

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.