Visual Content Editor

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading UK publisher as a Visual Content Editor, where you'll create engaging video content for top brands like Country Living and House Beautiful. Collaborate with teams to enhance digital reach and brand engagement while enjoying a hybrid work environment and various perks.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday (plus up to 5 additional days)

Hybrid working (3 days in the office)

Discounted gym membership

Charity day

Life assurance and pension scheme

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Proven ability in idea generation, storyboarding, and pitching.
• Experience with video strategy and digital brand content execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and scheduling of high-quality moving content.
• Compile reports on video trends to support brand growth.

Skills

Creative mindset

Strong analytical skills

Collaboration

Tools

Photoshop

Google Analytics

Job description

At Hearst UK, there’s always more to the story. Join us as our Visual Content Editor - Homes to start the next chapter in your career.

We’re the UK’s leading premium publisher, behind iconic media brands such as Cosmopolitan, Esquire, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, and Country Living. We foster a collaborative working environment that encourages innovation, trust, and fun, all while building on our heritage to make history.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Visual Content Editor will collaborate with brand teams to develop and execute engaging moving content strategies for Country Living and House Beautiful. You will work across editorial and licensing partnership content, liaising closely with the central Video team and the Social Manager for Homes. Your responsibilities include ideating and delivering diverse moving content formats across platforms such as web, social media, apps, and YouTube.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the creation and scheduling of high-quality moving content to enhance brand engagement and digital reach.
• Generate innovative and exciting ideas for content on both brands.
• Plan, storyboard, and conceptualize moving content projects.
• Compile reports on video trends to support brand growth and audience development.
• Coordinate with the central video team for briefing, commissioning, and efficient execution within budget.
• Utilize analytics and scheduling tools to refine and optimize video strategy.
• Regularly report on content performance to the wider team.
• Represent Hearst UK and uphold its values.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize print, digital, event, and licensing content for video.
• Balance editorial quality with reach and revenue goals.

ABOUT YOU

• Proven ability in idea generation, storyboarding, and pitching.
• Interest in themes such as style, interiors, homes, gardens, artisans, nature, and wildlife.
• Experience with video strategy and digital brand content execution.
• Creative mindset with an eye for style and innovative ideas.
• Strong analytical skills, familiar with Google Analytics and similar tools.
• Knowledge of social platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube) and their growth potential.
• Excellent team collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in Photoshop and social media content tools.

WHAT WE OFFER

Enjoy a range of perks including:

• 25 days’ holiday (plus up to 5 additional days)
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office)
• Discounted gym membership
• Charity day
• Life assurance and pension scheme
• Regular social events

There’s more to your story than you imagine. And the next chapter begins here.

Hearst UK is committed to reflecting the diverse world we live in. We value creativity, collaboration, and innovation from diverse teams, which helps us create impactful content for many audiences. We are dedicated to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone feels heard.