City of Westminster, England, United Kingdom£27,000 – £32,000["Full time"]
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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 - £27,000-£32,000
• Salary is dependent on experience and will be
assessed in line with the candidate’s skills, knowledge, and relevant expertise
The Role…
As the Multiplatform Content Assistant, you will write across all sections of
the Cosmopolitan website, from fashion, beauty and entertainment to features and
lifestyle. You will report into the Site Director and work closely with the
Social Media Manager in creating engaging, social-first content. Combining a
genuine passion for the Cosmopolitan brand with strong content creation skills,
you’ll play a key role in growing our digital audience and bringing the brand to
life across all platforms.
Main Duties…
• Pitch and produce digital content across all sections of the website, writing
everything from topical news to reporting on the latest trends and SEO-driven
content.
• Contribute to the brand’s social-first franchises by pitching ideas, filming,
appearing in and editing original on-camera content, and supporting the
Social Media Manager with scheduling and publishing content across our social
channels.
• Willing to attend events where necessary to capture and produce content for
our platforms.
• Use Google Analytics to analyse performance and make informed decisions about
emerging trends and opportunities for growth.
• Support Cosmopolitan’s membership offering, Club Cosmo, by helping drive
social promotion and referrals, and assisting with the promotion and
production of events and related content.
What We Are Looking For…
• A thorough knowledge of and genuine passion for the Cosmopolitan brand, with
a strong understanding of its audience and tone of voice is essential.
• Brimming with ideas and aware of the topics and trends our audience is
talking about is essential.
• Experience filming and editing video content for social media, and using
Photoshop is desirable.
• Keen and confident to be front of camera for social-first videos is
essential.
• The ability to write quickly, while maintaining accuracy and legal awareness,
as well as the witty, conversational tone our readers love is essential.
• A basic understanding of media law, including image rights and defamation is
desirable.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
and meet deadlines is 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.