Deputy Editor

Hearst Health

Deputy Editor shaping Harper’s Bazaar’s print, digital and commercial editorial strategy. Leading editorial workflow, standards, membership development and the magazine’s team.

Posted 9/7/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £65,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong editorial leadership with a focus on high-quality journalism, effective team management, and the ability to oversee complex editorial workflows across print and digital platforms. Possesses a deep understanding of luxury media and the ability to develop compelling editorial projects that resonate with the audience.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Senior Editorial ExperienceCommissioning And EditingTeam DevelopmentEditorial Workflow ManagementCommercial Awareness

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Hard Skills

Exceptional Writing SkillsMeticulous Editing SkillsEditorial JudgementQuality ControlContent Development

Soft Skills

Polished Communication SkillsCreativityCollaborationAccountabilityRelationship Building

Industry Keywords

Luxury MediaFashionCultural IndustriesDigital PublishingEditorial Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Shape and deliver Harper’s Bazaar’s editorial vision with the Editor-in-Chief
Act as the Editor-in-Chief’s senior editorial partner and key decision-maker in their absence
Take responsibility for the magazine’s successful day-to-day operation
Own editorial workflow from planning through publication
Oversee commissioning, copy, design, production, approvals, deadlines and team priorities
Oversee proofs and final editorial output to maintain quality, accuracy, tone and execution standards
Oversee magazine editorial sections, including commissioning, developing and editing content
Attend daily digital stand-ups and contribute across print and digital platforms
Collaborate with digital, audience, events, commercial and wider business teams
Lead editorial involvement in events and commercial projects
Oversee development of the Bazaar membership proposition
Lead, support and develop editorial colleagues, including the Membership Director
Foster creativity, collaboration, accountability and consistently high standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience as a senior editor in a premium magazine, luxury media brand, newspaper, digital publisher or similarly sophisticated editorial environment
Strong track record of commissioning and editing outstanding journalism
Understanding of Harper’s Bazaar’s heritage, audience, authority and position within fashion, culture and luxury
Highly organised and operationally minded, with experience managing complex workflows, multiple deadlines and competing priorities
Meticulous attention to detail and confidence making decisions
Exceptional writing and editing skills
Refined editorial judgement and uncompromising standards for quality, language, accuracy, tone and presentation
Proven experience running and developing a team
Understanding of premium editorial across print, digital and other brand touchpoints
Ability to collaborate across digital, audience, events, commercial and wider Hearst teams
Commercial awareness and ability to develop compelling editorial projects, experiences and initiatives
Polished, credible and discreet communication skills
Ability to build strong internal and external relationships and represent Harper’s Bazaar across fashion, luxury, cultural and creative industries

Benefits

Comp & perks

Good Housekeeping Taste and Beauty Testing Panels
Office sample sales with discounted luxury beauty products
Specsavers eye care
Company-funded Health Cash Plan
Mental health support
Discounted gym memberships
Cycle to Work scheme
Location Flex
Holiday Exchange
Charity Day
Wellbeing resources
Hearst ERG Groups
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