At Hearst UK, there’s always more to the story. Join us as our Acting Entertainment & Lifestyle Director (maternity cover) 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, Harper’s Bazaar 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 

The Entertainment & Lifestyle Director leads Cosmopolitan’s entertainment, lifestyle and horoscope operation across our many platforms, from print and digital, to social and video. Digitally, they will be responsible for setting the section’s strategy and ensuring all targets are hit. They will manage our news output, SEO and e-commerce goals, and oversee our out-of-hours news, and the freelance pool who provide coverage. In print, they will be responsible for the Play and Relax sections, as well as being across other celebrity-led moments in other sections. They will be a key player in our video operation, identifying formats and franchises, conducting interviews, and writing scripts. Brand-wide, they will work closely with the central Talent Director to collaborate on talent opportunities, cover shoots and interviews, and be the face for Cosmopolitan when it comes to any and all things entertainment and lifestyle.

 

ABOUT YOU

The ideal candidate will be passionate about entertainment and lifestyle and fully immersed in the day-to-day news cycle. You will be brimming with cutting-edge, thought-provoking ideas across all platforms – digital, print, social and video - that our readers won’t be able to click or turn away from. 

 

You will have experience working in digital media with an excellent understanding of SEO, analytics and e-commerce, as well as experience writing, editing and commissioning news and features across entertainment and lifestyle.

You will be on top of relevant breaking celebrity and TV news, responding to it in a timely but responsible manner, as well as viral trends and upcoming releases, and you will lead the news agenda rather than follow it. You will have an ability to find the unique Cosmopolitan angle in any story, in order to ensure our content is always uniquely ‘us’. 

 

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:

 

25 days’ holiday (with the option to buy up to 5 additional holiday days) - pro rated for part-time or fixed-term employees Discounted gym membership Healthcare cash plan Spend a charity day with your favourite good cause Life assurance and pension scheme Regular socials and more!

 

There’s more to your story than you imagine. And the next chapter begins right here. To apply, visit hearst.co.uk with a cover letter and CV.

 

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.