Deputy Chief Sub-Editor, Women's Lifestyle & Wellness
Company
Location
London Area, United Kingdom
Posted At
9/12/2025
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Job Description
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…
You will ensure the content of Cosmopolitan, Prima, Red, Men’s Health, Women’s Health and Runner’s World is accurate, legal, of an excellent standard and adheres to each title’s tone and house style. Assist the Group Chief Sub Editor and Chief Sub Editor to ensure a coordinated workflow and production process of content for the six brands, from raw copy through to sending pages to press, and all other platforms, ensuring deadlines are me
Main Duties…
ABOUT US
Your benefits at Hearst UK are more than just extras—they are tools to help youthrive in every part of life.
Hearst Exclusives - Only for You!
Get adventurous withGood Housekeeping Taste and Beauty Testing Panels - yes, you could be trying the next big thing in beauty, food & drink.
Snagluxe beauty stealsat our legendary office sample sales - score big on top brands without breaking the bank!
Inclusion, Health & Wellbeing: Feel Your Best
Stay healthy withSpecsavers eye care, acompany-funded Health Cash Plan, and access tomental health support.
Get active and stress-free withdiscounted gym memberships and theCycle to Work scheme.
Embrace flexibility with aLocation Flex andHoliday Exchange to take time when you need it.
Take time to give back with aCharity Day and accesswellbeing resources whenever you need them.
Join one of ourHearst ERG Groups.
Financial Wellness - Boost Your Budget
Plan ahead with a generousWorkplace Pension,Income Protection,Life Assurance andSeason Ticket Loan for easier commuting.
Make smarter money moves usingSalary Finance tools,Financial Wellbeing sessions, andHome Tech benefits to spread costs.
Treat yourself with majordiscounts across London plus everyday savings via theHAPI at Hearst app
There’s more to your story than you imagine. And the next chapter begins right here.
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.
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…
You will ensure the content of Cosmopolitan, Prima, Red, Men’s Health, Women’s Health and Runner’s World is accurate, legal, of an excellent standard and adheres to each title’s tone and house style. Assist the Group Chief Sub Editor and Chief Sub Editor to ensure a coordinated workflow and production process of content for the six brands, from raw copy through to sending pages to press, and all other platforms, ensuring deadlines are me
Main Duties…
- Deputising for the Group Chief Sub Editor/Chief Sub Editor in their absence.
- Working with the Group Chief Sub Editor to manage workflow and successfully coordinate the production cycles of the six brands.
- Policing copy deadlines in coordination with the Group Chief Sub Editor to ensure a consistent and orderly flow of copy and layouts.
- Subbing content to a high standard, ensuring copy is accurate, fact-checked, and functions according to each brand’s house style.
- Willing to give creative input and elevate pages through on-brand captions, headlines and rewriting of copy, particularly on international reuse content where references, jokes and tone may differ.
- Checking the work of the Sub Editors to ensure it reaches the desired standards.
- Liaising with the Women’s Lifestyle and Wellness art hubs about the flow of layouts.
- Referring copy/layouts to the legal department where necessary.
- Checking with writers/contributors/content editors where necessary.
- Circulating page proofs throughout the brand editorial teams and taking in corrections as directed.
- Liaising with the production department to manage the sending of pages to press.
- Liaising with marketing, digital and subscriptions departments over relevant pages to ensure they meet requirements.
- An interest in the relevant brands
- Excellent writing and subbing skills
- Team player with a collaborative approach
- Good communicator
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Meticulously well-organised
- Able to remain calm, focused and effective under pressure
- Capable of juggling several tasks at once and able to prioritise
- Deadline-oriented
- Knowledge of media law
- Self-motivated and positive
- Proficient in Adobe InDesign and content management systems
ABOUT US
Your benefits at Hearst UK are more than just extras—they are tools to help youthrive in every part of life.
Hearst Exclusives - Only for You!
Get adventurous withGood Housekeeping Taste and Beauty Testing Panels - yes, you could be trying the next big thing in beauty, food & drink.
Snagluxe beauty stealsat our legendary office sample sales - score big on top brands without breaking the bank!
Inclusion, Health & Wellbeing: Feel Your Best
Stay healthy withSpecsavers eye care, acompany-funded Health Cash Plan, and access tomental health support.
Get active and stress-free withdiscounted gym memberships and theCycle to Work scheme.
Embrace flexibility with aLocation Flex andHoliday Exchange to take time when you need it.
Take time to give back with aCharity Day and accesswellbeing resources whenever you need them.
Join one of ourHearst ERG Groups.
Financial Wellness - Boost Your Budget
Plan ahead with a generousWorkplace Pension,Income Protection,Life Assurance andSeason Ticket Loan for easier commuting.
Make smarter money moves usingSalary Finance tools,Financial Wellbeing sessions, andHome Tech benefits to spread costs.
Treat yourself with majordiscounts across London plus everyday savings via theHAPI at Hearst app
There’s more to your story than you imagine. And the next chapter begins right here.
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.
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