Fashion Assistant

We’re the UK’s leading premium publisher, and the people behind iconic media brands such as Cosmopolitan, Esquire, ELLE, Harper’s Bazaar and Country Living. We’ve created a working environment that encourages everyone to pull together. We never stop looking for brave new ideas. We’ll always try to develop and improve, we trust each other to do our best, and we have fun as we build on our heritage to make history.

The Role

This is a rare opportunity to step into the heart of two of the world’s most iconic fashion brands, Harper’s Bazaar and Elle. As Fashion Assistant, you’ll play a key role in bringing our fashion pages to life - from managing editorial credits and supporting the Fashion Director to ensuring our valued advertiser relationships shine through. You’ll support the fashion team in navigating the industry’s busiest calendar, helping to coordinate the team diary for press days and launches, and requesting LFW tickets as directed, along with other ad-hoc scheduling and coordination tasks.

Main Duties

• Support the production of standout fashion content across Harper’s Bazaar and Elle.
• Work closely with the Fashion Director and commercial team to deliver accurate editorial credits and nurture advertiser partnerships.
• Manage the fashion team diary, ensuring the team is across press days, launches, and major fashion week moments.
• Pull together the weekly fashion calendar and circulate it with confidence and flair.
• Act as a point of contact for PRs, working alongside the wider team to help secure attendance at key advertiser and industry events, ensuring the fashion team is well represented and supported across press days, launches, fashion weeks, and similar occasions.
• Assist stylists with call-ins and play an active role on set for main fashion shoots.

About You

• Motivated, organised, and dependable, with a deep appreciation of the Bazaar and Elle aesthetics.
• Strong knowledge of current fashion trends, alongside established luxury and womenswear PR contacts.
• Previous hands-on experience assisting stylists, managing call-ins, and working behind the scenes at shoots.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, flexible mindset.
• A collaborative team player who is eager to grow, with a polished and friendly manner.
• Previous fashion or luxury experience is essential.

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 GHI 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.