News & Features Editor, ELLE Decoration; FTC

Job Title

Design/Focus Editor (12‑Month FTC) – ELLE Decoration

House of Hearst, 30 Panton Street, St James's, London, SW1Y 4AJ
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Circa £40,000, dependent on experience.

ELLE Decoration is looking for a Design/Focus Editor with a passion for interiors and design. The role spans print, social, digital and video, from writing sharp, incisive copy to presenting. You will create industry‑leading content that grabs attention and bring fresh ideas to the table daily, including compiling and overseeing the Now and Focus sections of the magazine.

• Compile the design‑led content of the Now section (news, trends, industry updates, profiles) and the Focus section (practical, inspiring and informative decorating stories).
• Maintain the uniquely ELLE Decoration angle and aesthetic, balancing information and inspiration to create content that is understandable, enlightening and enjoyable for our audience.
• Generate an overarching content plan for the Now and Focus sections, harnessing SEO insight to target the right conversations and maximise visibility.
• Build a network of trusted freelance writers, contributors and design and architecture contacts ranging from new talent to established, recognisable names.
• Ensure quality headlines, factually accurate copy, thorough legal checks and edit and polish video and audio content built to perform on social.
• Collaborate with the Editor‑in‑Chief and Deputy Editor to generate cross‑platform ideas, ranging from new franchises to video and social media campaigns that grow and energise the ELLE Decoration audience.
• Deliver at least one original story every day for
• Take on broader brand projects as required, such as audio content ideas, support for events or representing the brand at industry events.

• At least 5 years’ experience in a design‑focused editorial role at a large media brand.
• Additional experience in digital media, with an understanding of SEO and analytics; presenting and video/audio editing capabilities are beneficial.
• Good awareness of contemporary interior and design industry brands, news and events, with an ability to convert these into ELLE Decoration ideas.
• Experience commissioning, from writing briefs to editing and managing a budget.
• Experience extrapolating written feature ideas into wider projects, campaigns and multi‑platform, multimedia initiatives.
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and an all‑hands‑on‑deck approach to getting things done.
• Genuine interest in the contemporary design and interiors market, with in‑depth understanding of ELLE Decoration’s broad audience, including consumer and trade readers.

• Good Housekeeping Taste and Beauty Testing Panels.
• Luxe beauty steals at office sample sales.
• Specsavers eye care, Health Cash Plan and mental health support.
• Discounted gym memberships and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Location Flex and Holiday Exchange.
• Charity Day and wellbeing resources.
• Hearst ERG Groups.
• Workplace Pension, Income Protection, Life Assurance, Season Ticket Loan.
• Salary Finance tools, Financial Wellbeing sessions, Home Tech benefits.
• Major discounts across London and 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. We recognise the benefits of diverse teams and are working to build a sense of belonging within our business.