Freelance Producer

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. The Role… The Hearst Made team at Hearst UK is seeking a Producer to support the delivery of commercial video and stills content across multiple brands. This role manages productions end-to-end - from pitch support and pre-production through to delivery - acting as a central point of coordination between editorial, video, commercial and external partners. The ideal candidate will be organised, proactive and confident managing multiple projects at once. You will be expected to take ownership of your productions, anticipate issues early, uphold high production standards, and ensure shoots and deliveries run smoothly. You must have a strong creative eye, a clear understanding of our brands’ visual identities and tone of voice, and the ability to adapt your approach across different disciplines and commercial requirements. Main Duties… Manage commercial shoots end-to-end, from pitch support to final delivery. Scope and manage budgets, schedules and logistics. Prepare all production documents and handle bookings and negotiations for crew, locations, studios, suppliers and talent (including usage and contracts). Oversee post-production admin, including invoices and reconciliations. Act as a point of contact across editorial, video, art, commercial, project management and clients. Lead clear briefings and keep all parties aligned on deliverables, timelines and budgets. Manage feedback cycles to ensure responses are timely and actionable. Maintain a strong understanding of brand identities and audience expectations. Quality-check edits before internal or client review. Recommend formats, approaches and platform requirements during pitch development. Anticipate roadblocks and flag solutions early. Ensure consistent operational standards across every production. Support projects across all brands when needed. Contribute to the improvement of production processes and workflow. What We Are Looking For… Demonstrable experience producing video and stills shoots across editorial and commercial environments. Demonstratable experience project managing media campaigns across multiple formats considered a significant advantage Strong organisational and project-management skills with excellent attention to detail. Clear, confident communicator able to coordinate multiple stakeholders and manage competing deadlines. Good understanding of social and platform-specific content performance and technical requirements. Strong creative eye and ability to maintain brand tone and visual identity across all content. Experience using production and workflow tools (Smartsheet, , etc.). Ability to work effectively under pressure and prioritise workload. Collaborative team player with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.