Conde Nast is hiring: Senior Editor, Vanity Fair in World Trade Center
Conde Nast, World Trade Center, NY, United States
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Senior Editor, Vanity Fair
Apply locations 1 World Trade Center, New York, NY time type Full time posted on Posted 10 Days Ago job requisition id R-21124 Vanity Fair holds a mirror to society by celebrating the best of global culture and investigating the forces that propel it. Pop culture can be profound and current affairs can be ridiculous. Our cast of characters is wide-ranging, wildly diverse, always exceptional, and quite often, with great style. In every medium, Vanity Fair harnesses the tensions of modern life.Job Description
Location:
New York, NYVanity Fair is seeking an experienced and imaginative Senior Editor to join our award-winning editorial team. This role is ideal for a journalist who thrives on big ideas, has a sharp cultural sensibility, and knows how to tell a story that resonates across platforms.
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who can assign, edit, and publish stories on tight timelines, with foresight and enthusiasm. Applicants should be well acquainted with Vanity Fair’s tradition of incisive coverage of cultural figures and power players across industries, and be able to incorporate the qualities of magazine journalism into regular digital coverage: crucial reporting, sharp analysis, lively writing, and distinctive headlines. This is an in-office position based in New York City and reports to the Deputy Editor.
Primary Responsibilities
Assign and edit stories with an eye towards making Vanity Fair the destination for readers obsessed with the leading cultural figures of the day
Play a critical role in Vanity Fair’s cross-cultural coverage across platforms
Assist with liveblog planning and coverage of major events, from film festivals to election nights to the VF Oscar Party.
Manage and develop a stable of top-notch, go-to writers for both print and digital who can contribute on both long-lead and short-lead deadlines
Contribute to VF’s slate of newsletters as a writer and editor
Help to develop and maintain Vanity Fair’s distinctive voice across platforms
Oversee the publication of book excerpts
Write and/or report if situation calls
Use traffic data and social-media feedback to optimize performance and maintain consistent growth
Collaborate across departments including photo, video, social, PR, audience development, etc.
Desired Skills & Qualifications
At least three–five years’ experience in a fast-paced, news-driven environment
Ability to balance daily deadlines with longer-lead stories across platforms
Experience managing a team and developing writers
Experience using a CMS to publish a high volume of daily content
Experience covering breaking news and/or current events on a digital platform
Social media-savvy, with experience using social platforms to monitor conversations around major events
Strong prioritization skills
Experience overseeing content from brainstorm to deployment—approving ideas, sourcing art, scheduling posts, promotion on newsletters and social, etc.
Strong writing skills
Creative, and eager to contribute ideas constantly, spotting original targets and helping hone Vanity Fair’s voice
Fantastic collaborator and communicator
Proven ability to use editorial feedback to improve work
The expected base salary range for this position is from $150,000-$190,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education
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.
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.
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locations 1 World Trade Center, New York, NY time type Full time posted on Posted 9 Days AgoCondé Nast is a global media company home to iconic brands including Vogue, GQ, AD, Condé Nast Traveler, Vanity Fair, Wired, The New Yorker, Glamour, Allure, Bon Appétit, Self and many more. Headquartered in New York and London, the company produces award-winning journalism, content and entertainment for every platform today and operates in 32 markets worldwide including China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, the U.K. and U.S., and Taiwan.
At Condé Nast we value diversity of background, views and cultures. We celebrate people for their personal qualities, their skills and contributions. And we recognize the power our brands have to influence and shape culture, catalyze action and help make our world a better place for all.
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