Editorial & Community Writer for Midlife Women

HELLO! Magazine; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading women's lifestyle publication in Greater London is seeking a passionate writer for its Second Act initiative. This role focuses on creating engaging editorial content for a community of women in midlife. Responsibilities include planning and organizing content, writing newsletters, and actively engaging with the community. Ideal candidates will have experience with women's lifestyle brands, a strong writing voice, and be comfortable working collaboratively on multiple projects. The position requires a minimum of 3 days in the London office.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

1 birthday day off

Private Medical Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance (6× salary)

Generous Employer Pension contributions

Group Income Protection Scheme

Fun media company perks

Qualifications

• Strong, confident writer with a warm voice and community-focused background.
• Experience in midlife communities, understanding topics that engage 40+ women.
• Skilled in writing longform, shortform, newsletters, and social captions.
• Collaborative and organized, adept at juggling multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize editorial output across various platforms.
• Pitch and write community-focused story ideas.
• Develop engaging newsletters with a strong voice.
• Interact with the Second Act community and respond to feedback.
• Contribute creatively to podcast production.
• Craft social media content ensuring effective story translation.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Experience with women’s lifestyle brands

Community engagement knowledge

Content planning

Social media content creation

Education

Relevant degree (desirable)

Job description

A leading women's lifestyle publication in Greater London is seeking a passionate writer for its Second Act initiative. This role focuses on creating engaging editorial content for a community of women in midlife. Responsibilities include planning and organizing content, writing newsletters, and actively engaging with the community. Ideal candidates will have experience with women's lifestyle brands, a strong writing voice, and be comfortable working collaboratively on multiple projects. The position requires a minimum of 3 days in the London office.