Copy Director, Tatler

Condé Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print digital video and social platforms. The companys portfolio includes many of the worlds most respected and influential media properties including Vogue Vanity Fair Glamour Self GQ The New Yorker Condé Nast Traveler/Traveller Allure AD Bon Appétit and Wired among others. Condé Nast Entertainment was launched in 2011 to develop film television and premium digital video programming.

Location:

London GB

Condé Nast is a global media company home to iconic brands including Vogue GQ Glamour CN Traveller Vanity Fair Wired The World of Interiors House & Garden and Tatler among many others.

We are headquartered in New York and London and operate in 32 markets worldwide with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers across print digital video and social platforms.

Condé Nast thrives on collaboration and our teams come together in the office four days a week (Monday - Thursday).

We value diversity of background views and cultures. We celebrate people for their personal qualities skills and contributions recognising the power our brands have to influence and shape culture.

The Role

The Copy Director will oversee and be responsible for Tatlers copy desk and its sub-editing workflow across all of the magazines platforms including its supplements. They will have a natural creative flair for coming up with Tatlers trademark witty headlines brilliant sells and informative captions. They will possess an intimate understanding of the Tatler world and be able to transform edited copy into impeccably crafted Tatler reads.

The successful candidate will be in charge of confidently leading the copy desk and will possess superb organisational skills. They will ensure that the entire copy team completes its tasks to the highest standard within our allocated production deadlines. The Copy Director will also instil a sense of adaptability and flexibility amongst team members and will play a pivotal role in helping the desk adapt as Tatlers editorial excellence grows and develops.

A calm collected and methodical approach to dealing with work in a fast-paced environment is a must as is previous experience as a senior copy editor. Proven team-management skills are essential.

What will you be doing

• Oversee Tatlers copy desk to ensure our pieces have witty sophisticated headlines and sells and informative captions

• Understand Tatlers cast of characters including how and when to use titles and be able to identify recurring Bystander faces

• Lead fact-checking and take responsibility for ensuring that the magazine is error-free

• Ensure that copy is correct in terms of spelling and grammar

• Own the copy-editing workflow across main magazine supplements and any other platform as may be needed

• Be prepared to occasionally edit raw copy

• Take an active interest in developing the copy teams skills

• Work closely with other department heads to maintain a smooth workflow

• Flag possible legal issues

• Sign off pages on final proof and conduct careful Cromalin reads

• Liaise with the production department about any revisions to Cromalins and Sherpas

About you

• Be an excellent copy editor capable of embedding Tatlers tone into all our pieces

• Possess excellent Adobe Creative Suite (particularly InDesign and InCopy) skills as well as CMS experience

Does this sound like you

Please submit your CV and cover letter/portfolio which highlights why youd love to take on this role and why youre a great match for what were looking for.

We value the time and effort behind every application. All submissions are reviewed by a member of our talent team - we dont use AI-assisted technology to review applications.

What benefits do we offer

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and extra days of annual leave if you move house or want to volunteer.

• Youll have access to a competitive pension scheme Bupa Private Healthcare Season ticket loans and eye tests.

• We offer a range of tools to support your wellbeing including core hours 10 remote days (from home or a country with a Condé Nast office location) access to our Employee Assistance Programme corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.

• Were a dog-friendly office plus youll enjoy discounts and magazine subscriptions keeping you up to date with all things Condé Nast.

• We encourage personal and professional growth through the Condé Nast Learning Hub where youll find an extensive portfolio of learning courses and training available in local languages.

• Our Employee Resource Groups provide a platform for employees to identify shared objectives exchange ideas and work on community priorities for our global workforce.

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.

Condé 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.