Junior Videographer

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 – £30,000 - £35,000 -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 Junior Videographer to join Hearst UK's growing video team.

Working alongside our Videography Lead, you'll help deliver premium video content across some of the UK's biggest magazine brands, including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Harper's Bazaar, Esquire, Men's Health, Good Housekeeping and many more.

One day you could be helping film an interview with an A-list celebrity. The next you might be setting up a livestream for an all-company meeting, supporting an internal brand campaign, or preparing camera kits for a location shoot.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone early in their career who has a solid grounding in camera operation and production, is highly organised, and wants to develop their skills working across editorial, commercial and internal productions.

Main Duties…

• Supporting the Videography Lead on studio and location shoots.
• Assisting with lighting, camera setup, audio and general production across a wide variety of productions.
• Operating cameras on shoots when required.
• Helping to produce high-quality video content featuring both internal contributors and celebrity talent.
• Supporting live production requirements, including livestreams and company-wide broadcasts.
• Creating internal communications content, including sizzle reels, company updates and employer branding videos.
• Assisting with post-production tasks, including assembling edits and preparing assets for delivery.
• Managing and maintaining our camera kit, ensuring equipment is organised, well maintained and production-ready.
• Managing equipment bookings through our booking system and ensuring shoots are properly prepared.
• Helping maintain our studio spaces and ensuring equipment is stored safely and consistently.
• Supporting the wider production team wherever needed to ensure shoots run smoothly.

What We Are Looking For…

• Some professional experience filming video content, either in-house, agency-side, freelance or through substantial personal work.
• Experience operating Sony FX series cameras (or similar professional cinema cameras).
• A good understanding of lighting, composition and audio recording.
• Experience editing with Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• A proactive, can-do attitude and willingness to get stuck into every aspect of production.
• The ability to stay calm and organised in busy production environments.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working with colleagues, contributors and talent.
• Experience with livestreaming software such as OBS Studio or Restream.
• Experience working in a studio environment.
• Familiarity with professional audio equipment and wireless microphone systems.
• Experience filming interviews or social-first content.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, including After Effects.
• Experience managing production equipment or camera stores.

Desirable experience

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.