Cosmopolitan's Ultimate Women of the Year awards were held this month. Did the marketing team get to go along and meet the celebs?
We did. It was a star-studded affair and guests included Kim Cattrall, Mel B, Dannii Minogue and Gethin Jones.
What is the company like for training and career progression?
NatMag is committed to the development of all its employees and staff are encouraged to move around the business.
What is the main marketing challenge you face?
Continuing to come up with innovative ideas to stand out in a crowded marketplace.
How do you come up with marketing ideas?
By listening to our consumers via in-depth research.
Describe the marketing team in three words.
Driven, talented and passionate.
What are the other perks?
Few jobs allow you to be immersed in the worlds of fashion, beauty, celebrities, inspiring real-life stories and naked men all under one roof.
What are the hours like?
Officially 9.30am-5.30pm, but the team is dedicated to getting the job done.
Does the team socialise outside office hours?
Any excuse for a drink and we're there!
Are there any downsides?
Being located in Soho is not good for the bank balance.
Is there anything particularly interesting about the inside of your office?
The walls are adorned with covers from the 70s, 80s and 90s, with stars ranging from Madonna and Annie Lennox, to Bob Geldof and Paula Yates. There are also plenty of images of famous men in their birthday suits from our annual centrefold issues.
Company facts
- Cosmopolitan is based at 72 Broadwick Street, London W1F 9EP.
- Of NatMag's 950 staff, four are Cosmopolitan marketers.
- NatMag publishes 14 UK consumer titles including Coast, Company, Cosmopolitan, Esquire, Good House-keeping, Harper's Bazaar and SHE.
- Duncan Edwards is chief executive; Jessica Burley is managing director; Emma Tildesley is group brand manager and Samantha Dodsworth is brand manager, Cosmopolitan.