At Hearst UK, there’s always more to the story. Join Red as our new Features Director to start the next chapter in your career. You will play a key role in shaping the editorial direction and overall content of the Red brand, specifically focusing on features. Your creativity, industry knowledge, and strategic thinking will be essential in delivering engaging and captivating content that resonates with our audience.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Develop and implement a compelling editorial strategy for features that aligns with the Red brand and target audience.  Collaborate with the Deputy Editor, Editor-in-Chief and other editorial team members to brainstorm creative ideas, themes and special projects across all platforms.  Oversee features for the print magazine, ensuring a smooth workflow and timely delivery of content that meets the highest standard of writing, accuracy and style.  Conceive, commission and edit features for the brand’s digital platforms, using data and insights to guide editorial decisions.  Write features, articles and interviews as required.  Maintain strong relationships with industry professionals, including writers, book publishers and publicity contacts.  Collaborate effectively with the visual, production, digital and social teams, maintaining open and clear communication channels to ensure everyone is aligned with editorial goals and deadlines.  Manage the commissioning budget for features and ensure invoices are processed in a timely manner. Represent the Red brand at external events and in the media as required.  To be an ambassador of Hearst UK and its values.  You may be required to undertake such further duties as your skills, qualifications and experience allow and/or as may be assigned to you from time to time.

ABOUT YOU

Extensive experience working in features, preferably running a features desk or overseeing an editorial section for a national newspaper or magazine.  Excellent writing and editing skills, with a keen eye for detail and a strong sense of storytelling.  Proven track record of successfully managing a team and coordinating multiple projects simultaneously.  Proficiency in using content management systems, digital publishing tools and social media platforms.  Strong analytical and research skills to gather market insights and identify emerging trends.  Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.  Exemplary networking and relationship building skills.

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 – Three days per week in the office 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.