Homes & Lifestyle Writer, Country Living & House Beautiful (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 Friday's. 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 £30,000 - Salary is dependent on experience and will be assessed in line with the candidate’s skills, knowledge, and relevant expertise.

The Role…

We’re looking for a talented Homes & Lifestyle Writer on Country Living and House Beautiful to join our team on a fixed term contact, creating inspiring content across print, digital and live platforms. 

Main duties…

Digital (across both brands)

• Pitch and create content ideas that drive audience engagement and support ecommerce growth.

• Research trends, consumer insights and performance data to identify relevant content opportunities.

• Adapt content across multiple platforms, including websites, newsletters and social channels.

• Contribute to newsletter production and social content as part of the editorial team rota.

• Build relationships with PRs and brand partners to source products, secure exclusives and negotiate reader offers.

Country Living Print 

• Write and commission engaging editorial content, including features, shopping pages and regular magazine sections.

•  Create inspiring craft, lifestyle and shopping content that reflects the Country Living brand.

• Support special editions and supplements with product curation and "get the look" content.

House Beautiful Print 

• Curate stylish shopping and product-led content for print features and regular magazine pages.

• Write and develop editorial content that showcases emerging trends, brands and collaborations.

• Support key interiors and shopping franchises, including "get the look" features and supplements.

What We're Looking For

• An excellent writer with the ability to produce engaging content to tight deadlines.

• A strong visual eye and a passion for interiors, homes and shopping content.

• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects across different brands.

• At least 3 years of experience researching audience insights to write engaging content across digital, social and print platforms.

• A collaborative team player with strong communication and relationship-building skills.

• An understanding of audience engagement, content performance and ecommerce opportunities.

• Flexible, enthusiastic and passionate about creating best-in-class lifestyle content.

Business units: Core Print + Traffic Delivery + Bookazines/Supplements + Ecomm Revenue + Live Events

Benefits… 

(Your benefits at Hearst UK are more than just extras—they are tools to help you thrive in every part of life.)

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 

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.