Homes & Lifestyle Writer, Country Living & House Beautiful (12 Month FTC) at Hearst | GB | Rezi

Homes & Lifestyle Writer, Country Living & House Beautiful (12 Month FTC) at Hearst

Homes & Lifestyle Writer, Country Living & House Beautiful (12 Month FTC)

Hearst · GB

6 days ago

Homes & Lifestyle Writer, Country Living & House Beautiful (12 Month FTC)

Hearst · GB

6 days ago
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About the Role

We are looking for a talented Homes & Lifestyle Writer on Country Living and House Beautiful to join our team on a fixed-term contract, creating inspiring content across print, digital, and live platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Pitch and create content ideas that drive audience engagement and support ecommerce growth.
  • Research trends, consumer insights, and performance data to identify relevant content opportunities.
  • Adapt content across multiple platforms, including websites, newsletters, and social channels.
  • Contribute to newsletter production and social content as part of the editorial team rota.
  • Build relationships with PRs and brand partners to source products, secure exclusives, and negotiate reader offers.
  • Write and commission engaging editorial content, including features, shopping pages, and regular magazine sections.
  • Create inspiring craft, lifestyle, and shopping content that reflects the Country Living brand.
  • Support special editions and supplements with product curation and "get the look" content.
  • Curate stylish shopping and product-led content for print features and regular magazine pages.
  • Write and develop editorial content that showcases emerging trends, brands, and collaborations.
  • Support key interiors and shopping franchises, including "get the look" features and supplements.

Requirements

  • An excellent writer with the ability to produce engaging content to tight deadlines.
  • A strong visual eye and a passion for interiors, homes, and shopping content.
  • Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects across different brands.
  • At least 3 years of experience researching audience insights to write engaging content across digital, social, and print platforms.
  • A collaborative team player with strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • An understanding of audience engagement, content performance, and ecommerce opportunities.
  • Flexible, enthusiastic, and passionate about creating best-in-class lifestyle content.

Skills

  • Content creation
  • Digital content
  • Social media content
  • Newsletter production
  • Relationship building
  • Product sourcing
  • Content curation
  • Trend analysis
  • Audience engagement
  • E-commerce

Location

  • London, SW1Y 4AJ

Work Type

  • Fixed term contract
  • In office policy with flexible Fridays

Experience Level

  • At least 3 years of experience

Salary/Compensations

  • Circa £30,000

Benefits

  • Good Housekeeping Taste and Beauty Testing Panels
  • Office sample sales
  • Specsavers eye care
  • Company-funded Health Cash Plan
  • Access to mental health support
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Location Flex
  • Holiday Exchange
  • Charity Day
  • Wellbeing resources
  • Access to Hearst ERG Groups
  • Generous Workplace Pension
  • Income Protection
  • Life Assurance
  • Season Ticket Loan
  • Salary Finance tools
  • Financial Wellbeing sessions
  • Home Tech benefits
  • Discounts across London
  • Everyday savings via the HAPI at Hearst app

About the Company

  • 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.
  • Driven by passion, shaped by authenticity and powered by creativity.
  • Backs bold ideas, acts with an entrepreneurial mindset and continually evolves.
  • Believes in each other's potential and pushes boundaries together to create meaningful impact.

Equal Opportunity

  • 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.
  • Recognises the significant benefits of creativity, collaboration, and innovation that comes with diverse teams.
  • Working to build a sense of true belonging within our business and foster a culture in which everyone feels heard.