Deputy Chief Sub Editor - Homes & Luxury

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 Fridays. 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 – Circa £30,000
Salary is dependent on experience and will be assessed in line with the candidate's skills, knowledge and relevant expertise.

The Role...

As one of two Deputy chief sub-editors on the Luxury & Homes Subbing Hub, you will sub-edit content for six of the country’s most elegant and polished publications (Country Living, ELLE, ELLE Decoration, Esquire, Harper’s Bazaar and House Beautiful), as well as fact-checking, proof-reading and signing-off pages. You will also assist and, when necessary, deputise for, the Chief sub-editors in overseeing the subbing and production process, from copy stage through to sending pages to press.

Main Duties...

• Subbing raw copy (checking facts, spelling and grammar) and fitting layouts for all pages of Country Living, ELLE, ELLE Decoration, Esquire, Harper’s Bazaar and House Beautiful magazines, along with any additional editorial or commercial content that arises during the production cycle.
• Composing compelling display copy in keeping with house styles.
• Ensuring that pages meet the brands’ high standards in terms of tone and accuracy, upholding the brands’ unique tone and evolving it.
• Sending layouts for legal checks when necessary.
• Liaising with Editorial, Art, Pictures, Marketing, Digital and Subscriptions departments over relevant pages to ensure they meet requirements.
• Deputising for the Chief sub-editors when necessary.

What We Are Looking For...

Essential

• Have great accuracy and attention to detail.
• Be organised and calm under pressure.
• Be capable of handling several tasks at once.
• Be an excellent problem solver and team player with good initiative.

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 and 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 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.

Inclusion & Belonging

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 come with diverse teams. Not only is diversifying the voices in our organisation the right thing to do, but it also helps us create 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.