Features Writer - Best

At Hearst UK theres always more to the story. Join Best as our new Features Writer start the next chapter in your career. In this exciting role you will generate and write compelling content for Best magazines reallife pages as well as contribute to the Entertainment studios reallife ideas. Your creativity and keen eye for new original stories will shine as you source ideas from newspapers TV shows and your own inspiration.

Key responsibilities include:

• Story Generation: Find fresh original reallife story ideas for both the print edition and its spinoffs.
• Research & Interviews: Assist with research and set up interviews for the reallife section of the Entertainment studio identifying relevant individuals to bring ideas to life.
• Picture Research & Legal Knowledge: Conduct picture research for stories youre involved in while ensuring you have a solid understanding of the legal aspects.
• Event Attendance & Networking: Attend events build a network of contacts and stay connected with the latest trends in the reallife genre.
• Digital Platform Management: Upload stories to our digital platform DS and contribute to the development of forum content into engaging story ideas.

This role is perfect for someone with a passion for storytelling a knack for research and a strong interest in digital content creation. Youll help shape the stories that resonate with our readers and make an impact in both print and digital platforms.

Were the UKs leading premium publisher and the people behind iconic media brands such as Cosmopolitan Esquire Elle Harpers Bazaar and Country Living. Weve created a working environment that encourages everyone to pull together. We never stop looking for brave new ideas. Well 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 YOU

• Some experience working as a writer on a national paper or weekly magazine.
• Contacts outside of news agencies is desirable.
• Knowledge of digital uploading and SEO is desirable.
• Knowledge of picture tagging and legals is desirable.

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 parttime or fixedterm 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!

Theres 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 were working to build a sense of true belonging within our business and foster a culture in which everyone feelsheard.