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...
ELLE is the world's largest fashion media brand, reaching millions across digital, social, print and events. As ELLE UK celebrates its 40th anniversary, we are evolving and expanding our digital-first fashion coverage to deepen our brand authority and embrace the future.
In this role, you'll steer ELLE UK's digital fashion output - writing, commissioning and editing across all platforms, from fast-moving fashion news to long-form features and shopping edits. You'll take the lead on major cultural and fashion moments, use data to grow traffic and engagement, and collaborate with print, social, video and e-commerce teams to deliver brilliant storytelling. Along the way, you'll represent ELLE at industry events, build strong relationships, and play a part in print and reader experiences - all while keeping deadlines on track and ensuring ELLE's unique voice shines through.
Main Duties...

• Write, commission and edit articles across all ELLE digital touchpoints - from fast-moving fashion news and agenda-setting long reads to thoughtful analysis and curated shopping edits - while ensuring ELLE's unique voice and fashion authority shine through.
• Drive ELLEUK.COM's daily fashion output, monitoring data and insights to grow traffic, engagement and conversion, and ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Lead digital fashion coverage around key cultural moments (including awards season, the ELLE Style Awards, the Met Gala, etc) and contribute to magazine content when required.
• Collaborate with print, social, video and e-commerce teams to deliver engaging cross-platform storytelling.
• Represent ELLE as a brand ambassador at PR, commercial, fashion and reader-facing events (including ELLE COLLECTIVE), building and maintaining strong industry relationships.
• Attend editorial and production meetings, manage commissioning forms, invoicing and other administrative tasks for the fashion category.
• Stay on top of competitor activity, new ideas and wider industry trends to inform ELLE's fashion strategy.

What We Are Looking For...

• Strong fashion editorial background with experience at a leading fashion or digital-first title, with excellent writing, editing and headline skills and a sharp eye for compelling copy.
• Proven ability to translate data into strategy, combined with strong fashion knowledge, industry contacts and excellent cultural awareness.
• Skilled at interviewing and finding case histories, with meticulous organisation, time management and the ability to stay calm under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to use initiative, build relationships and work collaboratively.
• A genuine passion for ELLE's subject matter and a clear understanding of its readership.

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