Associate Editor, Entertainment

Hearst Communications, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization in the UK is seeking an Associate Editor to work in their entertainment portfolio. You will be responsible for assisting brand editors, maintaining brand style guides, and ensuring print schedules adhere to standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, a strong interest in entertainment, and proficiency in InDesign. This position offers a supportive work environment with numerous benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

Discounted gym memberships

Charity Day

Workplace Pension

Major discounts across London

Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role on a consumer title is essential.
• Interest in general entertainment, including soaps is essential.
• Experience using InDesign and print content management systems is essential.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail is essential.
• Strong ability to prioritise multiple tasks is essential.
• Calm under pressure is essential.
• Digital subbing experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist brand editors with flat plans for print products.
• Ensure copy moves through production systems efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Liaise with brand editors and art teams.
• Maintain and update brand’s style guides.
• Be an ambassador of Hearst UK and its values.

Skills

Experience in a similar role

Interest in general entertainment

Experience using InDesign

High level of accuracy

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Digital subbing experience

Tools

InDesign

Print content management systems

Job description

The Role…

The Associate Editor will work across print in the Entertainment Portfolio, collaborating with the editors and being responsible for generating flat plans, changes throughout the week, and ensuring workflow targets are hit, so print schedules and standards are adhered to.

Learn the brand house styles and tone of both print magazines.

Cover checks, ensure legal changes are taken in and spelling is correct both here and in the editor’s letters.

The Ents department produces bookazines and the successful candidate would be responsible for organising cover when needed.

Main Duties…

• Assisting brand editors/leads in creating and updating flat plans for print products.
• Working closely with brand teams to ensure copy moves through production systems as efficiently as possible to meet print deadlines.
• Liaising with brand editors, plus art and pictures team colleagues at regular production meetings or when needed.
• Maintaining and updating brand’s style guides, plus supporting documentation such as how-to guides.
• To be an ambassador of Hearst UK and its values.
• You may be required to undertake such further duties as your skills, qualifications and experience allow and/or as may be assigned to you from time to time.

What We Are Looking For…

• Experience in a similar role on a consumer title Essential
• An interest in general entertainment, including soaps Essentials
• Experience using InDesign and print content management systems Essential
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail Essential
• Strong ability to prioritise multiple tasks and organise workload Essential
• Calm under pressure Essential
• Digital subbing experience Desirable

Benefits…

(Your benefits at Hearst UK are more than just extras—they are tools to help you thrive in every part of life.

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.