Content Creator, News & Features - Good Housekeeping

Hearst
London, United Kingdom
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with experience in news and features writing, working in lifestyle, health, and cultural journalism domains.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a background in producing reactive and planned content for lifestyle and cultural topics
    — “Pitch ideas and develop timely lifestyle, health, royal and cultural content”
  • Candidates with a portfolio showcasing versatile writing across digital, print, and social platforms
    — “Demonstrates fast, accurate writing through published work, a portfolio or a writing exercise”

Things to consider

  • In-office presence is required, with only flexible Fridays available for remote work
    — “Hearst UK operates an in office policy with flexible Friday's”
  • The role demands a clear understanding of editorial standards and legal requirements
    — “Ensure all work meets the brand’s editorial standards and relevant legal and regulatory requirements”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with cross-platform content adaptation in your resume and portfolio
    — “Understands how to adapt content for digital, newsletters or social media”
  • Showcase a track record of developing story ideas that align with audience interests
    — “Generates and develops relevant story ideas, with a strong grasp of news, lifestyle, royals and cultural moments that matter to the Good Housekeeping audience”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with video content creation and willingness to accept editorial feedback
    — “Has created video or social content, and is receptive to editorial feedback with a clear interest in developing as a journalist”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • deliver engaging news and features
  • extend stories across platforms
  • develop newsletters and members-only content
  • build relationships with contributors
Typical background
journalismcontent creationeditorial

Skills & requirements

Required

JournalismNews WritingFeatures WritingStory DevelopmentEditorial StandardsVideo Content Creation

Preferred

Digital ContentSocial MediaNewsletter CreationEvents Planning

Stack & domain

News WritingFeatures WritingReactive News CoveragePlanned StoriesLifestyle ContentHealth ContentRoyal ContentCultural ContentVideo ContentNewsletter CreationMembers-only ContentEvent PlanningResearchInterviewingFact-checkingEditorial StandardsLegal And Regulatory RequirementsVideo CreationSocial Content CreationWritingStory DevelopmentTeamworkOrganizational SkillsPrioritizationResponsivenessAttention To DetailCommunicationCollaborationCreativityInnovationNewsFeaturesLifestyleHealthRoyalCulturalVideoNewsletterMembers-onlyEventEditorialLegalRegulatorySocial

About the role

Original posting from Hearst

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

The Role…

As the News and Features Content Creator for Good Housekeeping, you will work across digital, print and newsletters, working closely with the Content Director, News & Features Director and Senior News & Features Editor to deliver timely, relevant journalism that drives engagement, traffic and membership.

Main Duties…

Write engaging, accurate and distinctive news and features for Good Housekeeping across digital, print and newsletters.Work with the editorial team to deliver reactive news coverage and develop planned stories that reflect the news agenda, cultural calendar and audience interests.Pitch ideas and develop timely lifestyle, health, royal and cultural content that drives traffic, engagement and membership.Identify ways to extend stories across platforms, including web, app, newsletters, social, video and print, and contribute to long-lead features planning.Help develop engaging newsletters and members-only content, and contribute ideas for events that support membership and commercial activity.Build relationships with contributors, experts, PRs and other contacts to support strong story development.Represent Good Housekeeping at events when required, and ensure all work meets the brand’s editorial standards and relevant legal and regulatory requirements.Contribute to the development of reactive, self-shot and interview-led video content, helping to extend Good Housekeeping’s reach and engagement across platforms.

What We Are Looking For…

Demonstrates fast, accurate writing through published work, a portfolio or a writing exercise, and can meet tight deadlines.Generates and develops relevant story ideas, with a strong grasp of news, lifestyle, royals and cultural moments that matter to the Good Housekeeping audience.Shows strong research, interviewing, fact-checking and attention to detail, with an understanding of responsible journalism and editorial standards.Can organise and prioritise several stories and deadlines at once, responding quickly when the news agenda changes.Understands Good Housekeeping’s audience, editorial voice and values, and can explain how they would shape a story for that audience.Has experience writing for a publication, website, student outlet, blog or other editorial platform, and understands how to adapt content for digital, newsletters or social media.Has created video or social content, and is receptive to editorial feedback with a clear interest in developing as a journalist. 

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.

Source: Hearst careers

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