What are the responsibilities and job description for the Editor in Chief, them position at Condé Nast?
Job Description
Location : New York, NY
Condé Nast is seeking a highly experienced Editor-in-Chief to lead the brand. We’re looking for a visionary leader and brand steward who will be responsible for the editorial direction, brand strategy, audience development, video, operations, and all content and brand extensions. You will partner with colleagues in sales, marketing, finance, and other divisions to develop and execute a robust business strategy that is aligned with the editorial vision and brand values, and you will lead teams to conceptualize, execute, and deliver original, engaging, creative content across platforms.
You should have extensive experience managing content creation, brand strategy, and operations across digital, social, video, audio, events / experiences, and licensing partnerships, as well as experience working collaboratively within a matrixed organization. You should have a proven track record of building and leading teams with diverse backgrounds.
This role reports to Condé Nast’s Global Chief Content Officer and is based in New York City.
Primary Responsibilities :
Grow and guide the success of the media brand
Define editorial strategies for the brand that are culturally relevant and socially aware
Ideate and conceptualize content that speaks to a diverse and highly engaged audience
Execute these editorial strategies to deliver content through all channels
Build audiences for the brand by partnering with teams to drive audience growth and engagement
Oversee content production on all channels and platforms while maintaining the highest quality journalism
Assign and top-line edit content across all platforms
Assure the brand is meeting monthly traffic goals and other benchmarks
Work in tandem with Condé Nast leadership team to produce content that meets Condé Nast standards and expectations
Lead a diverse team of highly skilled editors, writers, creatives, digital experts, and managers, including dotted-line management of embedded team members from centralized functions
Directly manage senior team members and lead by example in inspiring, developing, motivating, and uniting the team
Prioritize diversity and inclusivity in all people practices including hiring, management, employee development, performance management, and team morale / culture
Foster an environment of collaboration, and entrepreneurialism to overcome creative challenges while simultaneously meeting business objectives
Collaborate with Finance, HR, and other business partners on annual budgets, brand P&L, and hiring / staffing plans
Partner with marketing / consumer revenue teams on subscription strategies, e-commerce opportunities, and events that are within ’s brand standards
Work with relevant stakeholders in sales, marketing, video, licensing, and other divisions to pursue revenue opportunities that are aligned with brand and editorial values and standards, including sponsored or branded content, affiliate and e-commerce revenue, events, strategic partnerships, and brand licensing, among others
Represent the brand at internal and external 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
Desired Skills & Qualifications :
10-15 years of experience in a senior editorial role, leading teams across digital, video, and social media
Strong business acumen, excellent editing and proofreading skills, networking and interpersonal skills, and the ability to guide a team towards business goals
Demonstrated success in producing culturally relevant content for under-represented communities
Deep and nuanced knowledge of LGBTQ culture and issues in the U.S. and around the world
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 stories and areas for audience growth
Proven history of delivering exceptional content in a multi-channel environment, with an innovative approach to using digital tools
Experience working closely with business teams to identify and collaborate on revenue-generating projects, whether commercial or consumer
Demonstrated experience in building a culture of trust and inclusion and leading through organizational and cultural change
Strong interpersonal communications skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across myriad departments and differing levels of seniority
Confident and experienced public speaker
