We’re your go-to women’s brand for fashion, beauty, celebrity news and love and sex advice.

Cosmopolitan is the leading multi-platform media brand and number-one women's glossy in the United Kingdom, owned and published by Hearst UK. Aimed primarily at smart, spirited women aged 18-35, it provides thought-provoking journalism, entertainment, and lifestyle features. Cosmopolitan has a deep connection with its audience that is unrivalled. Our team works hard to pack each of our platforms with fresh, funny, fundamental content about the things millennial and Gen Z readers really care about – all delivered in a voice that’s unfiltered, authentic and intelligent. 



Cosmopolitan UK

These are the long-read reports found in the READ section in the magazine. We love to feature first-person pieces from Cosmopolitan UK readers with a unique story to tell or reports that delve deep into the subjects our readers really care about. We work far in advance (around 3-4 months) so while we like this section to reflect what’s happening in the news and the wider world, it has to feel fresh and new, so think hard about what will make it relevant 3-4 months from now. Is there a new way you could approach a topic everyone is talking about?<div><br></div><div>A lot of our stories will place the writer directly in the story, is there someone you could shadow for the day? Or a fun challenge you could undertake? We’re also really looking for stories that are yet to be picked up by the mainstream press - is there something happening at your university that everyone is talking about? Or have you noticed something that all your friends are chatting about? Or do you know of someone who has had a fascinating life experience? Let us know!</div><div><br></div><div><b>Please note: </b>We have limited budgets and so sadly are only able to commission in the region of 6-12 print pieces annually and a maximum of 10-15 digital pieces a month. </div>

Features (print)

You’ll usually find these in the ‘News &amp; Politics’ and ‘Body’ sections of the site, and we’re looking for any pitches related to health (mental or physical) and anything hooked on the news, or related to a social/political/women’s issue our audience cares about (or should care about). Any feature that doesn’t specifically fit into one of our other sections, it probably fits here!<div><br></div><div>We’re not looking for round-ups or explainers generally, because these are the types of things already being worked on by our in-house team. Instead, we want to hear about investigative reports, case study-led features, opinion pieces, fascinating first persons, or unique feature angles hooked on relevant news stories. Always explain why you’re pitching this feature now, and why to this section. There are lots of brilliant stories out there, but we want to know exactly what you’re going to bring to it that makes it new/interesting/timely, why you feel it’s best suited to our readership, and why you’re best-placed to write it.<br><div><br></div><div><b>Please note: </b>We have limited budgets and so sadly are only able to commission in the region of 6-12 print pieces annually and a maximum of 10-15 digital pieces a month. </div></div>

Features (online)

<div>We’re looking for pitches related to careers and student life. Successful commissions are often, but not limited to, first-person stories on experiences within work and university environments, as well as strong case-study led features on interesting trends you’ve spotted.<br><div><br></div><div><b>Please note: </b>We have limited budgets and so sadly are only able to commission in the region of 6-12 print pieces annually and a maximum of 10-15 digital pieces a month. </div></div>

Work/Life (online)

<div><div>We’re looking to commission features that give an individual, first-person perspective on all areas of beauty, from hair and skin to makeup and fragrance. When it comes to pitching, we want to hear about the personal beauty issues you’re dealing with: this could be anything from an essay opening up about your experience with adult acne to a feature about how you decided to switch to an all-natural beauty routine for a month. We’re looking for unique stories, so if you think you have one to tell, send over a pitch.</div><div><br></div><div>We’re always on the lookout for opinion pieces about a beauty subject that has resonated with you – this could be a newsworthy trend, a global movement or something you’ve just spotted on social media that you want to talk about. If you’ve seen something going on in the beauty world that has resonated with you, we’d like to know. We’re after new angles, so it’s important to explain why this subject resonates with you specifically and how you’re reacting to it.</div><div><br></div><div>These are just a few examples of the types of content we’re always keen to commission within beauty, so if you have any ideas, please feel free to get in touch.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Please note: </b>We have limited budgets and so sadly are only able to commission in the region of 6-12 print pieces annually and a maximum of 10-15 digital pieces a month. </div></div>

Beauty (online and print)

<div><div>We’re most often looking for relatable, first person essays exploring dating, relationships, sex and sexuality. These should have a clear take-home message for our readers that makes them think about love and/or sex in a new way. In our first person features, we want to show our readers they are not alone, and that as long as what you’re doing is safe and consensual, there is no ‘normal’ when it comes to love and sex.</div><div><br></div><div>As you can imagine, over the years we have covered most topics – so please do take a look on the section before pitching. Sex-positivity and inclusivity runs through everything we publish. We’re also keen on reported, well-researched features highlighting trends in the sex-positive sphere. We’ve got most sex and dating ‘how tos’, round-ups and lists covered, and would rather hear pitches that highlight your unique voice or perspective.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Please note: </b>We have limited budgets and so sadly are only able to commission in the region of 6-12 print pieces annually and a maximum of 10-15 digital pieces a month. </div></div>

Love, Sex and LGBTQ+ (online and print)

<div>We’re always on the lookout for new freelancers to commission for unique, first-person fashion features.</div><div><br></div><div>Our in-house team already looks after shopping edits, trends, ‘It’-pieces and new brands for our readers to have on their radars. What we’re looking for from freelancers are different voices and perspectives on what fashion means on a personal and/or global level. Perhaps you’ve decided to stop buying fast fashion for a year, or you have a love/hate relationship with the ‘sexy’ clothes in your wardrobe. Maybe you’ve noticed a size-inclusive hashtag gaining traction on social media that really resonates with you – if so, we want to hear about it.</div><div><br></div><div>When pitching, explain why your story is particularly relevant to Cosmopolitan readers. As mentioned above, we recommend double-checking what’s already been covered in our fashion section to avoid pitching an idea with significant crossover to content we already have.</div><div><br></div><div>Of course, these are just a few examples of the types of fashion pieces we’re looking to commission, so if you have any ideas, please feel free to get in touch.<br><div><br></div><div><b>Please note: </b>We have limited budgets and so sadly are only able to commission in the region of 6-12 print pieces annually and a maximum of 10-15 digital pieces a month. </div></div>

Fashion features (online and print)

<div><div>Got a smart, zeitgeits-y idea related to a TV show that Cosmopolitan UK readers love? Maybe something happened in last night's episode of Love Island that you think highlights a wider, important talking point? Perhaps you've noticed a trend when it comes to the type of movies we're all obsessed with right now – and that it says something wider about our society? Or perhaps you have access to some of the music scenes biggest groupies, and want to shine a spotlight on their fascinating lives?</div><div><br></div><div>These are just a few examples of the types of content we’re always keen to commission within entertainment, so if you have any ideas, please feel free to get in touch.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Please note: </b>We have limited budgets and so sadly are only able to commission in the region of 6-12 print pieces annually and a maximum of 10-15 digital pieces a month. </div></div>

Entertainment (online and print)

The internet never sleeps and to ensure our website is up-to-date with the latest news, our full-time editorial team is supported by a small pool of freelancers. These contributors usually work in short shifts that fall outside of the ‘normal’ 9-5 Monday-Friday working hours.

Freelance contributor

Are you a video editor or motion graphics designer/animator available for freelance work? We’d love to hear from you! We are looking for creative masterminds who understand the Cosmopolitan brand and aesthetic, with previous experience in this field. <div><br></div><div>Please note opportunities are extremely limited due to budget and we will be in touch as and when a relevant project or opening is available.</div>

Video, design and multimedia contributors

<div>Are you a photographer with an interest in shooting fashion, beauty, portraiture, lifestyle or still life photography? We would love to hear from you! </div><div><br></div><div>Please note opportunities are extremely limited due to budget and we will be in touch as and when a relevant project or opening is available.</div>

Freelance photographers

<div><span style="color: rgb(20 20 20/var(--tw-text-opacity,1));">Cosmopolitan UK is on the look out for illustrators! Whether you work in the more established mediums or are skilled in CGI, your work might be just what we need to bring our award-winning content to life.</span><br></div><div><br></div><div>Please note opportunities are extremely limited due to budget and we will be in touch as and when a relevant project or opening is available.</div>

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