Deputy Editor

• Shape and deliver Harper’s Bazaar’s editorial vision with the Editor-in-Chief
• Act as the Editor-in-Chief’s senior editorial partner and key decision-maker in their absence
• Take responsibility for the magazine’s successful day-to-day operation
• Own editorial workflow from planning through publication
• Oversee commissioning, copy, design, production, approvals, deadlines and team priorities
• Oversee proofs and final editorial output to maintain quality, accuracy, tone and execution standards
• Oversee magazine editorial sections, including commissioning, developing and editing content
• Attend daily digital stand-ups and contribute across print and digital platforms
• Collaborate with digital, audience, events, commercial and wider business teams
• Lead editorial involvement in events and commercial projects
• Oversee development of the Bazaar membership proposition
• Lead, support and develop editorial colleagues, including the Membership Director
• Foster creativity, collaboration, accountability and consistently high standards

Requirements

• Significant experience as a senior editor in a premium magazine, luxury media brand, newspaper, digital publisher or similarly sophisticated editorial environment
• Strong track record of commissioning and editing outstanding journalism
• Understanding of Harper’s Bazaar’s heritage, audience, authority and position within fashion, culture and luxury
• Highly organised and operationally minded, with experience managing complex workflows, multiple deadlines and competing priorities
• Meticulous attention to detail and confidence making decisions
• Exceptional writing and editing skills
• Refined editorial judgement and uncompromising standards for quality, language, accuracy, tone and presentation
• Proven experience running and developing a team
• Understanding of premium editorial across print, digital and other brand touchpoints
• Ability to collaborate across digital, audience, events, commercial and wider Hearst teams
• Commercial awareness and ability to develop compelling editorial projects, experiences and initiatives
• Polished, credible and discreet communication skills
• Ability to build strong internal and external relationships and represent Harper’s Bazaar across fashion, luxury, cultural and creative industries

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong editorial leadership with a focus on high-quality journalism, effective team management, and the ability to oversee complex editorial workflows across print and digital platforms. Possesses a deep understanding of luxury media and the ability to develop compelling editorial projects that resonate with the audience.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Senior Editorial Experience
• Commissioning And Editing
• Team Development
• Editorial Workflow Management
• Commercial Awareness

Hard Skills

• Exceptional Writing Skills
• Meticulous Editing Skills
• Editorial Judgement
• Quality Control
• Content Development

Soft Skills

• Polished Communication Skills
• Creativity
• Collaboration
• Accountability
• Relationship Building

Industry Keywords

• Luxury Media
• Fashion
• Cultural Industries
• Digital Publishing
• Editorial Standards