Job Description

The Role…

As the Homes Assistant you will be responsible for assisting and supporting the Country Living and House Beautiful team in all aspects of your work. Reporting into the Group Style and Interiors Director you will work closely with the homes group to create content that aligns with the wider business strategies.

Main Duties…

• Attend news desks meetings across both House Beautiful and Country Living with a view to pitching and contributing to daily online features
• Support the team to learn Newsletter skills and builds
• Calling in images, following up hi-res image requests and maintenance of PR imagery to support the Picture Director
• Supporting the Group Style and Interiors Director and Style and Interiors Editors with commissioning and invoicing
• Generating editorial ideas for stories, and editing shopping pages for print under the direction of the Group Style and Interiors Director
• Social content creation and training to edit social videos
• An awareness of the commercial areas of the business (including licensing) and contributing when required
• Gain an understanding of key strategies across both brands for growth and audience engagement such as ecommerce, the marketplace, events and awards
• Assisting on shoots as and when required - overseeing refreshments, organising lunches, packing props and organising couriers
• Co-ordinating reader offers, competitions and discounts
• Keeping the cupboard tidy

• To be an ambassador of Hearst UK and its values

What We Are Looking For…

• An indivual with a proven interest and passion for interiors, style and design and a keen eye on developments in this area

• Someone with the ability to research and write digital features at pace

• An understanding of the opportunities for multi-platform content and the ability to switch effortlessly between different platforms

• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

• Visual skills, an eye for detail, design and colour, plus writing skills
• Someone with a highly collaborative, can-do and flexible attitude with good communication and listening skills who will work well within the entire Homes hub

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.