Deputy Director Of Video

We are the UK's leading premium publisher, home to iconic and influential media brands including Esquire, Men's & Women's Health, ELLE, Good Housekeeping, Harper's Bazaar, Digital Spy, Cosmopolitan, Red and more. At Hearst UK, we don't just create content – we shape culture. Our workplace is driven by passion, shaped by authenticity and powered by creativity. We back bold ideas, act with an entrepreneurial mindset and continually evolve to meet the moment - while respecting the legacy that's brought us here. We believe in each other's potential and push boundaries together to create meaningful impact, both across the media landscape and in people's lives. We're proud of our heritage - but even more excited about making history. Hearst UK operates an in office policy with flexible Friday's. 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 - £50,000 - £60,000 - Salary is dependent on experience and will be assessed in line with the candidate’s skills, knowledge, and relevant expertise. The Role… As the Deputy Director of Video, you will help shape the next chapter of video at Hearst UK, developing ambitious YouTube shows and repeatable formats that build audiences across some of the UK’s most recognisable media brands. Working closely with the Director of Video, you’ll help define and deliver the department’s slate of shows — from the first spark of an idea through development, pilots and launch. You’ll executive produce a range of shows, working closely with producers to make the work as strong as possible, while also taking direct ownership of a limited number of productions yourself. This is a genuinely hands-on leadership role. Alongside the creative work, you’ll help run the engine room of the video team, establishing clear and effective ways of working across budgets, planning, production and delivery. As deputy to the Director of Video, you’ll provide creative leadership, make decisions, unblock challenges and help the team deliver at pace. You’ll work across a portfolio of iconic Hearst brands, collaborating with senior stakeholders, producers, editors, journalists, presenters and talent to create video that audiences actively choose to watch — and come back to. Hearst UK operates a hybrid working policy, with colleagues expected to work from the House of Hearst in London four days per week. Main Duties… • Deputise for the Director of Video, providing creative leadership, decision-making support and day-to-day direction for the video team. • Develop and shape the department’s slate of YouTube shows, taking ideas from audience proposition and initial concept through format development, pilots and launch. • Executive produce a range of shows, working closely with producers to strengthen formats, editorial approaches and episode ideas, while reviewing scripts, briefs, production plans and edits. • Provide clear creative and editorial direction, helping producers solve challenges, make decisions and deliver high-quality work on time and to budget. • Produce a limited number of shows directly, taking ownership of format development, talent, production planning, shoot arrangements and directing filming. • Work with senior stakeholders across multiple brands, confidently presenting ideas, challenging where needed and standing behind strong editorial and creative judgement. • Own the operating rhythm of the video team, establishing clear processes for budgeting, production planning, task tracking and delivery — and making sure these are consistently followed. • Help the team prioritise competing demands across brands, identify potential issues early and keep productions moving through to delive