Commissioning Editor (Maternity Cover) - Country Living

At Hearst UK, there’s always more to the story. Join us as Country Living’s Commissioning Editor 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 Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan, Esquire, Elle 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.

The Country Living brand has a long-standing eco system including a monthly magazine, regular bookazines, a website, social channels, events and several branded product ranges. It offers an escape from the everyday by immersing its audience in the best of the British countryside. It is the only homes brand whose content covers everything from soft furnishings to hard environmental issues.

About The Role

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a talented Commissioning Editor who is passionate about crafts and the countryside. As part of a sharp and buzzy features team, the Commissioning Editor will come up with and develop dynamic and original ideas, focusing on artisans, for all platforms, print and digital. This includes pitching, writing briefs, liaising with the art desk and looking after the department admin. It will also include some writing and editing. The position requires a motivated self-starter and team-player, who is happy to help out as required. Join us at a vital time in our evolution as a brand.

About You

Proven ability to write and edit brilliant content and publish across platforms
Demonstrable experience working in a similar role
A passion for crafts and rural businesses
Strong visual skills, with an ability to conceive 360o packages, from videos to events
A committed team player
Ability to build strong working relationships with PRs and publishers
An eye for new ideas and innovation, including spotting commercial opportunities and brand collaboration
Ability to forge and maintain excellent working relationships with all teams across the Homes’ hub, including the Country Living Marketplace and commercial teams
Ability to remain calm under pressure and work to tight deadlines
Exceptional organisational skills

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)
Hybrid working – Three days per week in the office
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.