We are the UK’s leading premium publisher, home to iconic and influential media brands including Good Housekeeping, Esquire , Mens & Women’s Health , Elle , Harper’s Bazaar and Prima. At Hearst UK, we don’t just create content - we shape culture.
Our workplace is built on collaboration, creativity, and trust. We champion bold ideas, embrace innovation, and continually evolve to meet the moment - all while celebrating the legacy that’s brought us here. We believe in each other’s potential and push boundaries together to make a meaningful impact, both in the media landscape and in people’s lives. We’re proud of our heritage - but even more excited about making history.
H earst UK operates an in office working 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 - £30,000 - £35,000 - Salary is dependant on experience and will be assesed in line with the candidate's skills, knowledge relevant expertise
The Role…
As the Senior Content Creator: Culture , you will create intelligent, elegant and audience-focused culture content for Harper’s Bazaar , one of the world’s leading fashion and culture magazines. You will write across digital and print, contribute to video and support Bazaar’s major cultural franchises, events and annual supplements. Reporting to the Features Director and the Multiplatform Director , you will work closely with the features, digital, social, video, events, fashion, art and commercial teams to deliver content that reflects Bazaar’s sophisticated voice and deep connection to culture.
Main Duties…
- Write daily culture content for the Harper’s Bazaar website, including news, interviews, reviews, features and timely stories across art, books, film, television, travel and the wider cultural landscape, using data analytics and audience insights to help shape culture coverage and identify stories with strong engagement potential .
- Write news and features for the print magazine as needed, contributing to sections including At Work , Escape , Talking Points , Living and Flash , as well as editing the monthly Contributors page.
- Contribute to video creation, including developing ideas, supporting scripts and talking points, attending shoots and helping shape cultural content for Bazaar’s digital and social platforms.
- Support Harper’s Bazaar events, including Women of the Year , Art Party , International Women’s Day , Salon and all Bazaar Privé events: creating contact lists, invitation and marketing copy; compiling talent briefing forms ; carrying out panellist research.
- Conduct research for major features and cover stories, including sourcing background material, compiling cuts for writers and helping ensure stories are accurate, informed and distinctive.
- Provide editorial support on annual supplements, including Bazaar Art , the Travel Guide , digital supplements and Apple News editions.
Manage and maintain the Arts List of key cultural events for the year ahead.
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What We Are Looking For…
- Proven experience creating culture content for a magazine, digital publisher, luxury media brand, newspaper, arts title or comparable editorial environment.
- Excellent writing, editing and research skills, with the ability to produce polished, accurate and engaging copy across digital, print, newsletter, video and event formats.
- A strong understanding of culture, including art, literature, film, TV, theatre, and the wider conversations shaping contemporary life.
- Experience supporting editorial events, talent briefings, panel preparation, guest research or similar projects requiring organisation, discretion and attention to detail.
- Confidence using audience data, analytics tools or SEO insights to inform editorial ideas, respond to reader interests and support traffic growth.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines, maintain detailed lists and calendars, and support complex editorial projects across departments.
A refined editorial eye, collaborative attitude and proactive approach, with the confidence to pitch original ideas and uphold Harper’s Bazaar’s authority in luxury, culture and style.
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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!
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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.
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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
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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.
