Deputy Features Editor (Health and Lifestyle)
Hearst
- London
- Permanent
- Full-time
- To generate brilliant ideas for original, shareable and PR-worthy health & wellbeing features for Good Housekeeping that will work across all platforms.
- To commission and edit internal and freelance contributors.
- To research and write your own features, end to end.
- To edit health & wellbeing content when delivered.
- To be the brand expert on health stories and health trends, and an external spokesperson as necessary, to ensure GH coverage is timely, relevant and compelling for our intergenerational audience.
- To mine the Hearst archives, UK and US titles, to source health & wellbeing stories that can be repurposed, updated and re-formatted to generate fresh content cost effectively.
- To play a key role in planning, commissioning, and editing real life and newsy features that engage audiences across all platforms.
- To work closely with stakeholders in commercial teams to generate, and deliver when required, sponsorable editorial concepts and franchises.
- To mentor and train junior members of the team in commissioning, copywriting and idea generation.
- To deputise for the Features Director in their absence.
- To speak at Good Housekeeping events, as required.
- Someone with a proven interest in health & wellbeing who has a passion for the subject and a keen eye on fast-moving developments in this area.
- A brilliant copywriter, with a features / health writing background, minimum 5-8 years' experience. Capable of writing a strong, well-organised feature.
- Experience of writing and producing content that works across different platforms, including print, online (both essential) and newsletters (desirable). Some experience of video and audio would be ideal.
- A person who has excellent editing skills and is capable of writing and editing under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Someone with a highly collaborative, can-do attitude who will work well with other departments and the wider team across the business.
- A candidate who understands the creative opportunity offered by repurposing content from the Hearst archive to make it brand appropriate for Good Housekeeping.
- 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!