Job Description

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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.
The Role...
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a small but dynamic digital team as Multiplatform Editor for Red. You will be responsible for developing and implementing the brand's digital content strategy, ensuring that every piece of content delivers on traffic growth, engagement, and e-commerce potential.
Main Duties...

• Overseeing the day-to-day running of Red's website across news, fashion, features, and SEO.
• Writing, commissioning, and editing standout content with a consistent and engaging tone of voice.
• Publishing Red's twice-weekly newsletter and driving its growth.
• Playing a pivotal role in executing the Love Red membership offering and delivering brand plans.
• Using analytics and insights to shape and accelerate strategy, ensuring monthly targets are achieved.
• Collaborating with the SEO team to maximise traffic across all content pillars.
• Working with central Hearst hubs to repurpose content effectively with SEO, engagement, and e-commerce in mind.
• Ensuring factual accuracy and legal compliance across all copy.
• Forecasting and capitalising on digital trends to grow the brand's audience.
• Helping develop and manage Red's redesigned app offering.
• Growing Red's "known" audience data pool.
• Acting as an ambassador for Hearst UK and its values.

What We Are Looking For...

• Proven track record at senior level within a digital editorial brand.
• An enthusiastic self-starter who thrives under pressure and can juggle multiple priorities.
• Strong instinct for stories that will generate clicks and engagement, with the ability to write and edit at speed.
• Confident using data and tools such as Google Analytics to inform and optimise content strategy.
• Solid knowledge of SEO and e-commerce, and how to deliver both traffic growth and revenue through excellent UX.
• A thorough understanding of social platforms (e.g. Facebook, Instagram) and how to use them to build audience and brand presence.

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 GHI 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.

Skills Required