At Hearst UK, there’s always more to the story. Join us as our Bookings Editor – Luxury Fashion, to start the next chapter in your career.
We’re the UK’s leading premium publisher, and the people behind iconic media brands such as Cosmopolitan, Esquire, ELLE, Women's Health and Country Living. We’ve created a working environment that encourages everyone to pull together. We never stop looking for brave new ideas. We’ll always try to develop and improve, we trust each other to do our best, and we have fun as we build on our heritage to make history.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Fashion Director, you will support the Bookings Director in the production and casting processes of all editorial main fashion, front of book, jewellery and beauty shoots across Esquire as well as ELLE and Harper’s Bazaar, ensuring the smooth running of the bookings process. You will also help manage the Bookings Assistant with day to day workload.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Ability to produce beauty, jewellery and any other FOB fashion shoots as requested, including sourcing models, crew and location.
2. Ability to support on the production of main fashion shoots, as required.
3. Ability to support on occasional cover shoots where casting is involved, as well as associated digital content.
4. Ability to book travel, accommodation, and locations in the most efficient and economical manner, and in accordance with Hearst procedures.
5. Ability to handle all paperwork and admin for shoots, including any necessary permits, insurance, and ensure all shoots meet any health and safety compliances as required.
6. Responsible for sending out call-sheets as required, and where required, be the liaison between all parties involved in every shoot to ensure clear communication on timings and logistics.
7. Ability to commission talent according to the Hearst commissioning process by ensuring the correct rights agreements or contracts are sent out to photographers / videographers and agents as required.
8. Prepared to go on set and assist with production where required.
9. Prepared to conduct go-sees plus castings for shoots as required
10. Ability to oversee the bookings assistant in ensuring budgets are up to date with accurate forecasts and actual spends, and invoices are processed and logged in a timely manner.
11. Ability to work closely with the Editorial Business team to ensure accurate budget tracking, budget management and to ensure maximum cost efficiency at all times.
12. Prepared to work on digital editorial content when needed, researching suitable models and new photographers to shoot online content, as well as working on production of these shoots.
13. Ability to upload final images to the internal server and Censhare system, and ensure images are tagged with the correct rights and meta data on Censhare.
14. To be an ambassador of Hearst UK and its values.
15. You may be required to undertake such further duties as your skills, qualifications and experience allow and/or as may be assigned to you from time to time.
ABOUT YOU
16. Relevant experience in editorial bookings and contacts with model agencies and creative talent agencies.
17. In depth knowledge of Elle, Esquire and Harper’s Bazaar, including contributing creative teams.
18. Interest in fashion trends, models and up and coming creative talent.
19. Keen be able to work as part of a creative team
20. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
21. Great attention to detail
22. Ability to work to deadlines and multi-task.
23. Experience with using a Mac computer, downloading and uploading images.
24. Responsible for casting and booking all talent and contributors for Esquire main fashion. This will include sourcing the highest level of models, hair /make up, stylists etc for a luxury brand.
25. Able to own all elements of shoot production for Esquire main fashion, including location searches, sourcing caterers and props for shoots, booking travel etc.
26. Ability to work together with the Bookings Director on the casting and production of Bazaar and Elle main fashion shoots.
WHAT WE OFFER
At Hearst UK, you can choose from a huge range of perks and benefits that can help you learn well, work well and live well including:
27. 25 days’ holiday (with the option to buy up to 5 additional holiday days) - pro rated for part-time or fixed-term employees
28. Hybrid working – Three days per week in the office
29. Discounted gym membership
30. Healthcare cash plan
31. Spend a charity day with your favourite good cause
32. Life assurance and pension scheme
33. Regular socials and more!
There’s more to your story than you imagine. And the next chapter begins right here.
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.