Editor, Women's Health (12 Month FTC)

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.

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 – Circa £70,000 – Salary is dependent on experience and will be assessed in line with the candidate’s skills, knowledge, and relevant expertise.

The Role

As the Women’s Health’s Editor, you will run the print arm of the brand, from managing day-to-day copy flow in a way that ensures every issue is produced to the highest standard to implementing a content strategy that retains our position as the leading title in the market and producing additional print products such as bookazines and supplements.

Main Duties

• Run the print arm of the brand, producing 10 issues of the magazine, two bookazines and four supplements annually.
• Oversee the entire editorial process: leading a features conference with the brand team, producing a flatplan, signing off briefs for writers, editing copy, signing off layouts, reading proofs in a way that ensures all copy is accurate, legally sound and produced to the highest possible standard, working closely with the EIC to produce the cover and ensuring the delivery of every print product in line with deadlines and the press schedule.
• Work closely with the Multiplatform Director (MD) to optimise workflow, allowing writers and editors to contribute to all the brand’s platforms while achieving their extensive KPIs.
• Assist the EIC and MD in creating and realising the brand’s content strategy.
• Assist the EIC with a cover strategy, including managing relationships with talent agents and booking talent.
• With the EIC running two brands, you will act as a leader for the WH team, running the Monday morning conference, supporting the team to meet their KPIs and line managing the Features Director, Fashion Editor, Beauty Editor and Nutrition Editor.
• Build and maintain a strong working relationship with WH US, exploring opportunities for collaboration and content sharing.
• Work with Hearst’s Partnerships Lead to ensure a high performance across platforms such as Apple News and Readly, including refining headlines and amplifying key content.
• Deputise for the EIC in her absence, including managing cover shoots and signing off commercial briefs.
• Assist the EIC in liaising with Hearst’s commercial teams to realise potential revenue streams and partnerships.
• Approve and process invoices ensuring print remains within budget.
• Assist in the communication of the brands’ vision to internal and external PRs, agents and clients.
• Promote the brand, when necessary, through media and public appearances.
• Act as an ambassador of Hearst UK and its values.
• You may be required to take on additional responsibilities, aligned with your skills, qualifications and experience.