Deputy Site Editor, Womens Health UK and Mens Health UK.

We are the UKs leading premium publisher home to iconic and influential media brands including Good Housekeeping Esquire Mens & Womens Health Elle Harpers Bazaar and Prima. At Hearst UK we dont just create content - we shape culture.

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Hearst UK operate a hybrid working model of four days per week in the office and one day working from home. Our office is based atHouse of Hearst 30 Panton Street St Jamess London SW1Y 4AJ where teams collaborate in person and connect across brands and functions.

About the Role

Hearst UK are looking for a talented and driven Deputy Site Editor to join the digital team across Womens Health UK and Mens Health UK.

Reporting to the Site Editor you will play a key role in delivering the day-to-day digital output of the UKs two leading health and fitness brands. You will help ensure both sites publish timely authoritative and engaging content that resonates with a large digital audience.

The role combines strong digital journalism with an understanding of audience behaviour and performance data. You will be responsible for writing and editing daily news and service-led stories identifying trending topics across health fitness nutrition and wellbeing and translating expert insight into accessible high-performing digital content.

You will also support the Site Editor in maintaining digital publishing workflows and editorial standards across both brands deputising when required to ensure the sites continue to operate smoothly.

Main Duties...

Editorial & Daily Publishing

• Write and edit daily news and service-led stories forboth sites covering health fitness nutrition and lifestyle topics.
• Identify trending topics and emerging conversations producing timely and engaging digital stories.
• Translate expert insight studies and industry news into accessible service journalism for a broad digital audience.
• Build and publish stories quickly and accurately within the CMS while maintaining high editorial standards.
• Ensure all content is factually accurate legally sound and consistent with brand tone.

Audience Growth & Performance

• Optimise stories for SEO ensuring headlines structure and keywords maximise search and audience reach.
• Use performance data and analytics to inform story selection formats and editorial priorities.
• Work with the Site Editor and audience team to identify opportunities for traffic growth and engagement.

Editorial Support & Workflow

• Support the Site Editor in managing day-to-day digital workflows and maintaining a consistent publishing schedule.
• Assist with editing and commissioning digital features and service journalism where required.
• Ensure relevant print content is built and optimised for digital platforms.
• Collaborate with editorial social audience and commercial teams to support digital growth.

Leadership & Deputising

• Deputise for the Site Editor when required overseeing daily output across both brands.
• Help maintain editorial standards and ensure publishing schedules are met during periods of absence.
• Support junior team members where appropriate and contribute to maintaining a collaborative newsroom culture.

What We Are Looking For

• Proven experience in a digital editorial role.
• Excellent writing and editing skills with the ability to produce high-quality stories quickly.
• Strong news judgement and the ability to identify topics that resonate with digital audiences.
• A strong understanding of SEO and digital publishing best practice.
• Experience building and publishing stories within a CMS.
• Confidence writing across health fitness and wellbeing topics for different audiences.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced digital environment and manage multiple deadlines.
• Comfortable using analytics and performance insight to inform editorial decisions.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for the Womens Health and Mens Health brands.

Benefits

(Your benefits at Hearst UK are more than just extrasthey are tools to help you thrive in every part of life.

Hearst Exclusives - Only for You!

• Get adventurous with Good Housekeeping 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 were working to build a sense of true belonging within our business and foster a culture in which everyone feels heard.