Sub Editor, Lifestyle & Wellness (5 Month FTC)

Hearst UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing benefits

Cycle to Work scheme

Location Flex and Holiday Exchange

Employee discounts

Job summary

Hearst UK is seeking a Sub Editor to ensure editorial content across lifestyle brands is accurate and engaging. You will guide content from copy stage through to finished pages, collaborating with editorial, art, and photography teams.

You will check facts, refine copy, and write display headlines while supporting the subbing team during peak production periods. Experience with InDesign and a CMS is essential.

Qualifications

• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisation and ability to manage several deadlines.
• Calm and effective under pressure in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and initiative.
• Collaborative approach across teams to deliver high-quality content.

Responsibilities

• Sub-edit and fit editorial content and layouts for accuracy and engagement.
• Meticulously check facts and copy, resolving issues.
• Rewrite and refine copy for clarity and house style.
• Write compelling headlines and page elements.
• Coordinate legal checks with relevant teams.
• Second-read subbed layouts and flag issues to seniors.
• Support the wider subbing team during busy periods.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Under pressure

Problem solving

Collaboration

Tools

Adobe InDesign

CMS

Job description

Job Description

We are the UK's leading premium publisher, home to iconic and influential media brands including Esquire, Men's & Women's Health, ELLE, Good Housekeeping, Harper's Bazaar, Digital Spy, Cosmopolitan, Red and more. At Hearst UK, we don't just create content – we shape culture.

Our workplace is driven by passion, shaped by authenticity and powered by creativity. We back bold ideas, act with an entrepreneurial mindset and continually evolve to meet the moment - while respecting the legacy that's brought us here. We believe in each other's potential and push boundaries together to create meaningful impact, both across the media landscape and in people's lives.

We're proud of our heritage - but even more excited about making history.

Hearst UK operates an in office policy with flexible Friday's. Our office is based at House of Hearst, 30 Panton Street, St James's, London, SW1Y 4AJ, where teams collaborate in person and connect across brands and functions.

Salary - £29,000 - Salary is dependent on experience and will be assessed in line with the candidate’s skills, knowledge, and relevant expertise.

The Role…

As the Sub Editor, you will play a key role in ensuring editorial content is accurate, engaging and of the highest standard across our leading Lifestyle & Wellness brands, including Cosmopolitan, Men’s Health, Prima, Red, Runner’s World and Women’s Health. Working closely with editorial, art, pictures and other teams, you will help guide content from copy stage through to finished pages, while supporting senior members of the subbing team during busy production periods.

Job Description

We are the UK's leading premium publisher, home to iconic and influential media brands including Esquire, Men's & Women's Health, ELLE, Good Housekeeping, Harper's Bazaar, Digital Spy, Cosmopolitan, Red and more. At Hearst UK, we don't just create content – we shape culture.

Our workplace is driven by passion, shaped by authenticity and powered by creativity. We back bold ideas, act with an entrepreneurial mindset and continually evolve to meet the moment - while respecting the legacy that's brought us here. We believe in each other's potential and push boundaries together to create meaningful impact, both across the media landscape and in people's lives.

We're proud of our heritage - but even more excited about making history.

Hearst UK operates an in office policy with flexible Friday's. Our office is based at House of Hearst, 30 Panton Street, St James's, London, SW1Y 4AJ, where teams collaborate in person and connect across brands and functions.

Salary - £29,000 - Salary is dependent on experience and will be assessed in line with the candidate’s skills, knowledge, and relevant expertise.

The Role…

As the Sub Editor, you will play a key role in ensuring editorial content is accurate, engaging and of the highest standard across our leading Lifestyle & Wellness brands, including Cosmopolitan, Men’s Health, Prima, Red, Runner’s World and Women’s Health. Working closely with editorial, art, pictures and other teams, you will help guide content from copy stage through to finished pages, while supporting senior members of the subbing team during busy production periods.

Main Duties…

• Sub-edit and fit editorial content and layouts, ensuring pages are accurate, clear and engaging for readers.
• Meticulously check facts, details and copy, identifying missing or incorrect information and resolving issues where needed.
• Rewrite and refine copy to improve clarity, flow and readability, while ensuring content meets each brand’s distinct tone of voice.
• Write compelling display copy, including headlines and other page elements, in keeping with established house styles.
• Coordinate legal checks where required and work with Marketing and other teams to ensure relevant pages meet their requirements.
• Second-read subbed layouts on proof and flag any copy, accuracy or layout issues to senior members of the team.
• Support the wider subbing team during busy periods, taking ownership and helping to ensure pages move smoothly through the production process.
  

What We Are Looking For…

• Experience working on a consumer magazine or consumer-focused editorial title is desirable.
• Experience using Adobe InDesign and a content management system (CMS) is essential.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail, with a meticulous approach to checking information and copy.
• Excellent organisation skills and the ability to manage several tasks and deadlines at once.
• Calm and effective under pressure, particularly in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the confidence to spot issues, find solutions and use initiative.
• A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for working with editorial, art, pictures and other teams to deliver high-quality content.
  

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.