Location
House of Hearst, 30 Panton Street, St Jamess, London, SW1Y 4AJ.
Salary
Circa £54,000 - Salary is dependent on experience and will be assessed in line with the candidate’s skills, knowledge, and relevant expertise.
The Role
House Beautiful is a passion brand for the home-obsessed. Under new leadership and with a refreshed editorial vision, it is winning a bigger and more engaged audience across its range of print, digital and live event platforms. This role plays a pivotal part in the brand’s evolution.
As the Deputy Editor, you will edit and shape the cross-platform content and bring the stories behind House Beautiful to life. Reporting to the Editor-in-Chief, you will be an experienced writer and editor that delights in all things interiors: shopping, decorating and entertaining trends, room makeovers and sneak peeks into real homes – along with original ideas and a contacts book of feature writers and industry PRs. An entrepreneurial spirit and a drive to help media brands thrive into the future is a must.
Main Duties
* Editing and signing off all print copy before it goes to the Editor-in-Chief
* Attending digital planning meetings throughout the week, contributing ideas and writing articles
* Managing and commissioning content and profiles for House Beautiful’s “Renovate” and “Living” print sections, as well as some of the supplements
* Leading the initiative to build the editorial offers and benefits for House Beautiful Members
* Managing one senior writer
What We Are Looking For
* You’re a brilliant editor with a passion for beautifully crafted copy.
* You’re full of original and on-brand ideas.
* You know how to create a content package that works across multiple platforms and use insights to leverage the largest audience for it.
* You have a brilliant contacts book, filled with writers and publicists that are relevant to the House Beautiful universe.
* You have at least five years’ experience at editor-level on a consumer publication.
* You’re resourceful and entrepreneurial.
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
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