News Editor, Digital Spy (12 Month FTC)

HEARST MEDIA; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media publisher in the UK seeks a News Editor to manage workflow and oversee editorial content for Digital Spy. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of digital editorial experience and a keen understanding of entertainment news. Responsibilities include managing reporters, sourcing stories, and optimizing content for SEO. Competitive benefits include health plans and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

Discounted gym memberships

Generous Workplace Pension

Major discounts across London

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience in digital editorial capacity.
• Strong writing skills in an entertainment news environment.
• Clear understanding of UK media law, especially privacy and defamation.

Responsibilities

• Manage workflow and editorial oversight of news output.
• Source stories and collaborate with editors.
• Provide feedback and training for reporters.

Skills

Digital editorial experience

Content optimization (SEO)

Ability to prioritize tasks

Familiarity with Microsoft software

Knowledge of UK media law

Tools

Google Analytics

Google Search Console

CMS Experience

Job description

We are the UK's leading premium publisher, home to iconic and influential media brands including Cosmopolitan, Esquire, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, and Country Living. At Hearst UK, we don't just create content — we shape culture.

The Role…

As News Editor (maternity cover) you'll be responsible for workflow management and editorial oversight of Digital Spy's entire News output. You'll be a TV and Movies obsessive with the talent to channel your enthusiasm for everything from The Traitors to Sinners, from Adolescence to Emmerdale.

Main Duties…

• Managing the rota of reporters so that all shifts are covered, always
• Managing Digital Spy's Evening News Editors
• Sourcing stories in collaboration with the TV, Movies and Soaps editors and identifying the angles that are right for Digital Spy
• Providing feedback and training for reporters and sub-editors
• Using your expert understanding of Google Discover optimisation and SEO to hone headlines of crystalline perfection
• Writing up your own stories when possible
• Managing timely and accurate payment for shiftworking reporters
• Assessing article performance and delivering weekly analysis to the wider team

What We Are Looking For…

An entertainment expert who loves to share their enthusiasm with other fans. You'll have at least two years' experience in a digital editorial capacity and at least as much again as a writer in an entertainment news environment. You need to be able to think on your feet, prioritise workloads (your own and others') and be able to switch between tasks at high speed without losing focus. Familiarity with Microsoft business software (Planner, Excel, Teams, etc) is highly desirable and experience with Hearst's CMS and Google Analytics/Google Search Console are a plus. You'll have a clear and up-to-date understanding of UK media law, especially as it relates to privacy, defamation and copyright.

Benefits…

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