Editorial Business Manager (12 Month FTC)

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…

As the Editorial Business Manager, you will play a key role in managing editorial budgets and operations for 13 of Hearst’s iconic magazine brands. Working closely with the Editorial Business Director, brand teams, and production hubs, you will ensure that editorial processes, from cost control and freelance management to rights procurement and contract administration, run smoothly, efficiently, and in full compliance with company policies.

Main Duties…

• Support the Editorial Business Director with day-to-day editorial budget control and cost management across the business.
• Approve and process invoices, expenses, and timesheets for editorial teams.
• Monitor, manage, and report on both team-specific and overall brand budgets.
• Ensure accurate cost reporting and maintain compliance with internal policies and processes.
• Oversee commissioning and contractual processes, ensuring correct documentation and approvals.
• Manage freelance operations, including onboarding, contracts, and payment schedules.
• Maintain the smooth running of editorial systems and administrative workflows.
  
  

What We Are Looking For…

• Proven experience managing complex budgets, ideally within creative or editorial environments.
• Excellent Excel and Google Sheets skills with a strong numerical and analytical mindset.
• Strong communicator with the ability to collaborate across editorial, finance, and legal teams.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience with editorial contracts and an understanding of intellectual property (desirable).
• A proactive, solutions-focused team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
  
  

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.

Benefits

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.