Features Writer - Best

Hearst Communications, Inc.; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking media company as a Features Writer. In this dynamic role, you will harness your creativity to generate compelling real-life stories for both print and digital platforms. Your passion for storytelling and research will allow you to connect with readers and shape impactful narratives. You'll engage with the latest trends, attend events, and build a network of contacts while ensuring that your content resonates with a diverse audience. Join a team that values creativity and collaboration, and help craft stories that uplift voices and inspire change.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Option to buy additional holiday days

Discounted gym membership

Healthcare cash plan

Charity day

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Regular socials

Qualifications

• Experience in writing for national papers or magazines is essential.
• Understanding of digital uploading and SEO is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Generate original story ideas for print and digital platforms.
• Conduct research and interviews to develop real-life stories.
• Manage content on digital platforms and contribute engaging ideas.

Skills

Story Generation

Research Skills

Digital Content Creation

SEO Knowledge

Networking

Education

Experience as a Writer

Tools

Digital Platforms

Content Management Systems

Job description

At Hearst UK, there’s always more to the story. Join Best as our new Features Writer and start the next chapter in your career. In this exciting role, you will generate and write compelling content for Best magazine’s real-life pages, as well as contribute to the Entertainment studio’s real-life 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 real-life story ideas for both the print edition and its spin-offs.
• Research & Interviews: Assist with research and set up interviews for the real-life section of the Entertainment studio, identifying relevant individuals to bring ideas to life.
• Picture Research & Legal Knowledge: Conduct picture research for stories you’re 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 real-life 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. You’ll help shape the stories that resonate with our readers and make an impact in both print and digital platforms.

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

• 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
• Discounted gym membership
• Healthcare cash plan
• Spend a charity day with your favourite good cause
• Life assurance and pension scheme
• Regular socials and more!

There’s 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 we’re working to build a sense of true belonging within our business and foster a culture in which everyone feels heard.