At Hearst UK, there’s always more to the story. Join us as our Director of Global Project Management and Syndication to start the next chapter in your career. You will play a key role within Hearst Global Solutions, working alongside Studio, Sales and Operations to deliver efficient solutions and processes for content production and syndication in Hearst Global Solutions. You will ensure timely, efficient and cost-effective production of branded content, through effective supervision and day-to-day management of Global Project Managers and Syndicators across all Hearst Studios (UK, US, Italy).
We’re the UK’s leading premium publisher, and the people behind iconic media brands such as Cosmopolitan, Esquire, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar and Country Living. We’ve created a working environment that encourages everyone to pull together. We never stop looking for brave new ideas. We’ll always try to develop and improve, we trust each other to do our best, and we have fun as we build on our heritage to make history.
ABOUT THE ROLE
In this role you will manage the Project Managers and Syndicators while collaborating with creative solutions and other production teams in Hearst Studios. You will manage key initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, ensuring smooth execution of large-scale campaigns across our networks.
You will provide first-hand support with client-facing communications and status updates for high-stake multimarket partnerships. You will also strategically lead production workflows, postproduction, and media management, assisting in tracking pre-sale workloads to ensure productions meet deadlines, stay within budget, and adhere to workflow guidelines.
Responsibilities further include managing freelancer searches and hiring, maintaining a preferred vendor list, participating in creative brainstorms and approval sessions, and efficiently allocating resources to projects. Overseeing production calendars, manage profitability for HGS Commercial Production, and liaise with other production hubs to identify cost efficiencies and streamline execution. Additionally, you'll negotiate contracts with suppliers for assets not produced in-house.
ABOUT YOU
You will have good knowledge of industry costs and legal paperwork, along with significant experience in managing teams. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, supervising multiple productions simultaneously.
Key responsibilities include ensuring best practices for field and post-production workflows, prioritizing tasks and responses, and demonstrating strong written and verbal communication skills. Familiarity with project management tools is essential, and proficiency in a European language is preferred.
WHAT WE OFFER
At Hearst UK, you can choose from a huge range of perks and benefits that can help you learn well, work well and live well including:
25 days’ holiday (with the option to buy up to 5 additional holiday days) - pro rated for part-time or fixed-term employees Hybrid working – Three days per week in the office Discounted gym membership Healthcare cash plan Spend a charity day with your favourite good cause Life assurance and pension scheme Regular socials and more!
There’s more to your story than you imagine. And the next chapter begins right here.
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. As a business, we recognise the significant benefits of creativity, collaboration and innovation that comes with diverse teams. Not only is diversifying the voices in our organization the right thing to do, but it also helps us to make powerful and exciting content that can be enjoyed by many more people. This is why we’re working to build a sense of true belonging within our business and foster a culture in which everyone feels heard.