Deputy Editor, Harper’s Bazaar

Overview

In this role you will partner with the Editor‑in‑Chief to shape Harper’s Bazaar’s editorial vision and ensure the smooth, high‑quality operation of the magazine across print and digital. You’ll own workflows from planning to publication, oversee proofs and final output, and lead editorial sections while collaborating with cross‑functional teams. You will contribute to events, commercial projects and the membership proposition, and mentor the editorial team to sustain ambitious ideas and top standards. This is a leadership role at a respected luxury brand with a strong culture of creativity and collaboration.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible in-office policy with flexible Fridays
• Health and wellbeing benefits (eye care, health plan, mental health support)
• Pension, life assurance and income protection
• Cycle to Work scheme and gym discounts
• Location flexibility and holiday exchange
• Employee discounts and brand perks

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver Harper’s Bazaar’s editorial vision with the Editor‑in‑Chief; act as senior editorial partner and decision‑maker in their absence
• Own the editorial workflow from planning to publication, coordinating commissioning, copy, design, production and approvals
• Oversee proofs and final output to maintain exacting standards for quality, tone and execution
• Lead editorial sections, developing and editing content to contribute to the Bazaar agenda
• Collaborate across print, digital, audience, events, commercial and other teams to develop editorial ideas across platforms (social/video as specialist areas)
• Lead and develop events, commercial projects and the brand’s membership proposition
• Develop and mentor editorial team members, fostering creativity, collaboration, accountability and high standards
• Represent Harper’s Bazaar with authority and ensure alignment with brand voice and editorial strategy

Key requirements

• Accomplished senior editor with significant experience in premium magazines, luxury media, newspapers or digital publishing
• Strong track record of commissioning and editing outstanding journalism
• Deep understanding of Harper’s Bazaar heritage, audience, authority and place in fashion, culture and luxury
• Highly organised with strong operational and workflow management; able to handle multiple deadlines and priorities
• Exceptional writer/editor with refined editorial judgement and attention to language, tone and accuracy
• Proven leadership experience running and developing a team, fostering collaboration and high standards
• Multiplatform editor capable of coordinating across print, digital and other brand touchpoints; comfortable collaborating with digital, audience, events and commercial teams
• Commercially aware with ability to identify opportunities and translate them into editorial projects

• leadership
• creativity
• attention to detail
• multiplatform editorial execution
• editorial workflow management
• commissioning and editing

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