Executive Director, Production & Account Management (Vogue, Teen Vogue, Vanity F

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 company’s portfolio includes many of the world’s 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.Job DescriptionLocation:New York, NYOverviewThe Production & Account Management (P&A) team is responsible for the execution of custom marketing programs across all Condé Nast brands and sales categories, collaborating with the sales, digital operations, insights/research, creative, experiential, video and PR teams to produce content programs that include white label, branded content, custom video, native articles, events, social/digital-first content and more.This position is on the Production & Account Management team, owning the activation process to bring these co-branded marketing programs to life. We’re looking for an experienced Account Leader and creative problem solver, who’s organized, adaptable and great with client services and communication. Additionally, this person will help to identify day-to-day program hurdles as well as category-specific needs and optimizations. As a team lead, you’ll be responsible for ensuring flawless execution of the campaign, while managing internal brand stakeholders and external client relationships to drive YoY renewal. The ideal candidate is a strong quarterback across multiple work-streams, a strong communicator, with a handle on the rapidly evolving media and marketing industry and is naturally collaborative and proactive.Primary ResponsibilitiesLead post-sale account management owning the activation of campaigns spanning across branded content, experiential, social, and eventsServe as the senior client relationship lead and primary point of accountability from contract signature through campaign wrap, ensuring flawless execution and renewal-ready outcomesOperate at the intersection of Sales, Editorial, Brand Marketing, Creative, and Production: translating sold-in ideas into deliverable, on-brand, on-time programsClient LeadershipBuild and steward senior-level client relationships, becoming a trusted strategic partner to clients, brand leads, and agency counterpartsLead turnover kickoffs, status governance, executive check-ins, and post-campaign reviews; set the tone and cadence for how clients experience working with usAnticipate client needs, surface risks early, and proactively bring forward optimizations and upsell opportunities in partnership with SalesOwn client satisfaction as a measurable outcome: including renewal rates, organic growth, and reference-abilityInternal Stakeholder ManagementQuarterback cross-functional teams across Editorial, Sales, Marketing, Creative, Production and more: aligning competing priorities and driving decisions to closurePartner closely with Sales: serve as the connective tissue between commercial commitments and execution realityNavigate editorial sensitivities with fluency: protecting editorial integrity while meeting client and commercial objectivesEscalate thoughtfully and resolve conflict with diplomacy; known internally as someone who makes hard conversations easierOperational ExcellencePartner with Sales to own program financials including SOW adherence, scope management, change orders, and margin protectionEstablish and enforce activation workflows, status reporting, and quality standards across the account teamManage and develop an Account team: setting clear expectations, coaching for growth, and modeling the standardDrive process improvements that scale: clean handoffs, status docs, timelines, wrap reports etcStrategic ContributionIdentify organic growth within existing accounts and partner with Sales to develop and propose expansion opportunitiesBring market and category intelligence back into the organization to inform future product development and packagingContribute to the evolution of our post-sale operating model as our commercial offering continues to expandQualifications12+ years of account management experience, with meaningful time at a top-tier publisher, or creative/integrated agencyDemonstrated success leading complex, multi-stakeholder programs for sophisticated brand clientsExperience managing teams of 5+ and developing account talent at multiple levelsFluency across editorial, branded content, social, experiential, and media activationsExceptional written and verbal communication; executive presence with clients and internal leadership alikeComfort operating in a matrixed environment where editorial independence, commercial goals, and brand objectives must coexistThe expected base salary range for this position is from $165,000 - $190,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates may also be eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation.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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