The Role…

The Good Housekeeping institute tests hundreds of wellness products every year, from gym equipment to fitness trackers, so we can recommend the very best on the market to our readers. We’re looking for a Wellness Editor to join the GHI content team to continue to build our trusted reputation in this area, focusing on new health and fitness launches, sexual wellness, supplements, products to support women in perimenopause and menopause, and more. 

The role of the Wellness Editor involves creating and delivering quality health & fitness review content across both print and digital, writing product reviews that cover exciting health and fitness launches, sexual wellness, women’s health products and more. This role requires someone who is up to date with all the latest health & fitness trends and product releases and can bring them to life through sparkling copy and creative formats. 

The Wellness Editor will work with the GHI content and testing teams to help drive the testing calendar, ensuring results are delivered on time to meet copy deadlines. They will work with the video team to provide scripts and give feedback on edits, helping to bring our testing process to life and tap into viral fitness trends. They will also liaise with the accreditation team to ensure we’re delivering on our commercial targets. 

They will support the GHI Director of Content day-to-day with proofing copy for other members of the team, so attention to detail, understanding what makes clean, engaging copy, and the ability to give constructive feedback is critical. 

As such a central role to the Good Housekeeping Institute content team, it is vital the Wellness Editor has strong collaboration and communication skills. A passion for health and fitness content and product review writing experience across digital and/or print, plus the ability to juggle numerous tasks, pay attention to detail and stay organised, are essential. The Wellness Editor should have good SEO and affiliates knowledge. Experience creating and feeding into video is a sought-after plus. 

Main Duties…

• Help drive the wellness testing calendar to ensure we’re testing the right products for the GH audience, using data and editorial insights to inform your decisions. 
• Write informative and engaging product review roundups and buying guides. 
• Work with the GHI accreditation team to ensure the testing and content calendars deliver on our commercial objectives. 
• Be the GHI’s wellness expert across print, video, social and newsletter content. 
• Brainstorm creative new ways to present our testing results, from first-person pieces to wider seasonal roundups. 
• Help to edit copy and provide quality control for the writers in the GHI content team, requiring excellent attention to detail and a knowledge of what works for different platforms, from Discover to newsletter. 
• Ensure all content is fully optimised for ecommerce, making sure it’s tailored to the GH audience and linking to the best affiliate retailers. 
• Work with the SEO manager to ensure all content produced is fully optimised for search.
• Track and report back on success of content created. Use results to inform future testing plans and content ideas. 
• Keep content as up to date as possible in line with new product releases and testing

What We Are Looking For…

• Excellent, in-depth knowledge of the latest wellness product launches and trends, with a strong instinct for what will resonate with audiences.

• Proven experience working with PRs and brands to secure timely information, assets, and “inside scoop” on upcoming launches.

• Strong writing ability with an assured, consistent tone, plus demonstrable experience producing wellness content online and in print.

• Confident top-editor: comfortable reshaping structure, refining headlines, and giving clear, constructive feedback on amendments.

• Digitally fluent, with experience using content management systems, and solid knowledge of SEO best practice, affiliate linking, and performance-minded content decisions.

• Able to translate product testing results into engaging, jargon-free copy at speed, without losing accuracy or nuance.

• Highly accurate and organised, with strong attention to detail and confidence communicating with multiple stakeholders; newsletter writing and Photoshop skills are a bonus.

Benefits… 

(Your benefits at Hearst UK are more than just extras—they are tools to help you thrive in every part of life.)

Hearst Exclusives - Only for You! 

• Get adventurous with Good Housekeeping Taste and Beauty Testing Panels - yes, you could be trying the next big thing in beauty, food & drink. 
• Snag luxe beauty steals at our legendary office sample sales - score big on top brands without breaking the bank!  

Inclusion, Health & Wellbeing: Feel Your Best 

• Stay healthy with Specsavers eye care, a company-funded Health Cash Plan, and access to mental health support. 
• Get active and stress-free with discounted gym memberships and the Cycle to Work scheme. 
• Embrace flexibility with a Location Flex and Holiday Exchange to take time when you need it. 
• Take time to give back with a Charity Day and access wellbeing resources whenever you need them. 
• Join one of our Hearst ERG Groups. 

Financial Wellness - Boost Your Budget 

• Plan ahead with a generous Workplace Pension, Income Protection, Life Assurance and Season Ticket Loan for easier commuting. 
• Make smarter money moves using Salary Finance tools, Financial Wellbeing sessions, and Home Tech benefits to spread costs. 
• Treat yourself with major discounts across London plus everyday 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. 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.