Global Editorial Director Vanity Fair
Global Editorial Director Vanity Fair
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Location:
London GBCond Nast is seeking a highly experienced Global Editorial Director (GED) to lead Vanity Fair across markets. Were looking for a visionary leader who will be responsible for shaping the values sensibility and aesthetic of the title. The role will have oversight of the editorial direction brand strategy audience development operations and all content and brand extensions. The position develops strategies to drive editorial excellence audience growth and revenue.
The GED is a senior and publicfacing role and the successful candidate will play a crucial part in representing the title both within the company and externally to the industry. The position will bring extensive experience across all platforms including digital video print audio and social. Opportunities to work with Cond Nasts TV & Film division are included in responsibilities as well as experience in building and leading teams.
You will partner with colleagues in Commercial Consumer Marketing Finance and other divisions to develop and execute a robust business strategy that prioritises focus areas with the most opportunity while being aligned with your editorial vision and the brands values.
This role reports to Cond Nasts Global Chief Content Officer.
Responsibilities:
Editorial Brand Strategy & Growth
Grow and guide the success of the Vanity Fair brand globally (as measured by brand reputation point of distinction audience engagement revenue brand profitability etc.
Define and implement an editorial strategy and direction for cultural relevance while maintaining a sustainable competitive advantage to meet agreed upon KPIs operating and creative budgets.
Ensure consistency of the title globally while also delivering sufficient volume of local content to maintain distinctiveness and quality.
Ideate and conceptualise content that speaks to a diverse and highly engaged audience and drives global audience growth.
Understand the evolving global media landscape and ensure the brand is responding appropriately to meet changing consumer needs.
Understand consumer behaviour and needs to ensure the brand is best serving target audiences and communities meeting them where they are and in ways they wish to interact.
Build on brand tent poles particularly the Oscars Party to cultivate brand affinity sponsorship audience development and distinct programming and content to be distributed globally across all channels.
Uphold brand value and integrity to build loyalty and community.
Identify opportunities for collaboration across markets to create a true Global offering including but not limited to key cultural moments events and experiences.
Ability to think globally act locally and be culturally aware of optimizing content across VF and developing new and innovative ways of telling stories across multiple platforms including digital print video and social.
Content Delivery
Ensure the highest quality journalism is executed across all markets and platforms meeting Cond Nast standards and expectations.
Practice adherence to journalistic compliance and legal standards adjudicate editorial disagreements remove barriers to .
Understand the cultural sensibilities and content opportunities of individual markets to target content mix and set programming.
Partner with Operations and local Leaders to oversee the adaptation of global stories ideation of local content and schedule management to ensure work remains on time and on budget.
Establish strategies and assets for third party platforms as a marketing and distribution tool.
Assign and topline edit content as needed.
Team Leadership & Management
Lead a team of highly skilled editors writers creatives and managers.
Leading by example in inspiring developing motivating and uniting the team across markets.
Prioritise diversity and inclusivity in all people practices including hiring management employee development performance management and team culture.
Foster an environment of collaboration and innovation to overcome creative challenges while simultaneously meeting business objectives.
Collaborate effectively with Finance People and other business partners on annual budgets brand P&L and hiring/staffing plans.
Strengthen collaboration across departments and markets to ensure cohesive messaging and strategy .
Foster a culture of creativity and innovation encouraging new ideas and approaches.
Business Development
Partner with Revenue teams on strategy opportunities and events that are aligned with the Vanity Fair brand vision and standards.
Leverage the use of digital tools and best practices to drive business objectives (e.g. audience engagement and growth subscription conversion commerce revenue)
Develop relationships with external talent internationally and represent the brand at events.
Work with the Communications and Marketing teams to develop press and marketing strategies for the brand with an emphasis on growing brand recognition and affinity.
Skills & Qualifications:
1015 years of experience in a senior editorial role leading teams across platforms.
Strong business acumen excellent editing skills networking and interpersonal skills and the ability to guide a team towards business goals.
Demonstrated success in producing culturally relevant and diverse content.
A flair for storytelling and a proven track record of driving culture and identifying trends and topics to cover and determining the platforms on which they should run.
An entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on new opportunities for audience growth.
Proven history of delivering exceptional content in a multichannel environment with an innovative approach to using digital tools.
Experience of working closely with business teams to identify and collaborate on revenue generating projects.
Demonstrated experience in building a culture of trust and inclusion and leading through organisational and cultural change.
Experienced leader with an ability to empower and mentor teams. Ability to build and maintain a culture of trust and inclusion.
Strong interpersonal communications skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues in a global matrix organisation cross departments and at differing levels of seniority.
Confident and experienced public speaker.
Wellestablished network within the entertainment sector with a keen interest in all aspects of the industry.
What happens next
If you are interested in this opportunity please apply below and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.
Cond Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status age familial status and other legally protected characteristics.
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
