At Hearst UK, there’s always more to the story. Join us as our Celebrity and TV Writer 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 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.
 

ABOUT THE ROLE

best is a classic women’s weekly, aimed at women over 40. As part of the newly formed Entertainment portfolio, best is now looking to strengthen the team by hiring a Celebrity and TV Writer. You will be a proactive, confident, self-starter who has a passion for interviewing and writing. This role will report directly to the best celebrity editor but also contribute to Digital Spy and Inside Soap so the ability to adapt your style to different brands, across both print and digital, will be key.
 

ABOUT YOU

Ideally you will already have proven experience on a newspaper or magazine as part of a small but busy celebrity team. An interest, or experience, in video or pod and vodcast editing or filming would also be an advantage. Interested in celebrity culture. Experience of conducting interviews with celebrities and pitching original celebrity stories. Experience working with social media is desirable.  A general willingness to help out where needed and a “can do’ manner is essential. This is not a nine to five office job and you will be expected to attend showbiz events as and when needed, so flexibility to accommodate this will be required.
 

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) - pro rated for part-time or fixed-term employees Hybrid working  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. 

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.