Deputy Beauty Editor

Harrods presents an incredible opportunity to join our Beauty Content team as a Deputy Beauty Editor on a 12 month fixed term contract to bring the Harrods magic to life through exceptional storytelling. 

As Deputy Beauty Editor you will have the opportunity to ideate and craft content across all print and digital platforms, covering editorial, e-commerce, social, in-store events and brand partnership content. 
 

About the Role 

Being Deputy Beauty Editor offers an incredible opportunity to flex your beauty expertise to a global audience. You will be given the platform to showcase your beauty knowledge by representing Harrods on camera and at events, as well as concepting projects behind-the-scenes – from planning annual editorial calendars and writing features to crafting storyboards for new social content executions. A passion for beauty and a creative flair must be innate, while a deep understanding of key brands, an insatiable interest in product, and a keen eye for exciting new social trends is vital.

The main responsibilities of the role involve the day-to-day management of all content – pitching, writing, editing and commissioning to ensure all content is aligned to the Harrods beauty brand goals. Manage BAU publishing across all platforms: .com, social media, email, app and Harrods magazine. Also maintaining good relationships with stakeholders across the business, supporting overall strategies and business priorities with departments including marketing, buying, partnerships and PR.

Alongside:

• Translating the content strategy and apply it to all Harrods content channel plans and executions. 
• Managing your team consisting of a Beauty Writer and Beauty Assistant to deliver exceptional copy.
• Coordinating beauty pages of Harrods magazines, seeing pieces through from pitch to publication, including commissioning external writers.
• Briefing creative teams on content executions and ensure all output is aligned to our content standards.
• Leading Harrods beauty brand partnership activity and support the Partnerships team to identify new revenue streams.
   

About You 

You will demonstrate relevant experience managing and executing content in line with a clearly defined but regularly evolving strategy and be a true expert in the beauty and wellness space.

You must be confident converting industry knowledge and expertise into an action plan, based upon your strong understanding of consumer behaviour and how to create successful content for a retail customer. You will be an integral member to a team that is truly omnichannel, covering all digital and print platforms (including .com, email, app, social media and Harrods magazine), you will be an expert in the different channels, understanding the nuances of each platform and offer strategic recommendation based on these.  

Therefore, you will have:

• Strong knowledge of digital marketing channels and print platforms.  
• Expert knowledge of luxury beauty brands and the ever-changing beauty landscape.
• Understanding of the retail landscape, particularly relating to luxury beauty.
• Experience hosting and presenting, and comfortable doing so both on camera and in person.
• Exceptional copywriting skills and a keen eye for detail.
• An analytical mind: able to analyse data and act upon it.
• Good working knowledge of SEO.
   

About Us

Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.

Our Promise to You

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business. 
 

In return you’ll receive an excellent benefits package, including a company pension, flexible working, 25 days’ holiday, and your birthday off, up to 33% in-store discount (including across our food hall and restaurants) and a season ticket loan. 
 

Uniquely You 

Whilst our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you can demonstrate the majority of skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we would encourage you to apply. 

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods