• Job Description

  Req#: R-16896
  As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel. We understand that time is the greatest luxury, which is why Condé Nast Traveler mines its network of experts and influencers so that you never waste a meal, a drink, or a hotel stay wherever you are in the world.

  Job Description

  Location:

  London, GB

  Condé Nast is a global media company, home to iconic brands including Vogue, GQ, Glamour, AD, Vanity Fair and Wired, among many others. Our award-winning content reaches 84 million consumers in print, 367 million in digital and 379 million across social platforms, and generates more than 1 billion video views each month.

  We are headquartered in London and New York, and operate in 31 markets worldwide, including China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico & Latin America, Spain, Taiwan, the U.K. and the U.S., with local licence partners across the globe.

  The Role

  The Features Director will work closely with the Global Editorial Director to plan, commission and edit features as well as major packages and front-of-book, service-driven pieces. He/she/they is equally comfortable on print and digital platforms, and thinking from a global as well as a UK perspective. Strong editing and writing skills, and a good knowledge of the travel industry are essential, as is the ability to work collaboratively with a network of editors, writers and correspondents across the world. This role reports into the UK-based Global Editorial Director.

  What will you be doing?

  • Planning, commissioning and editing features across print and digital, including well stories and front and back of book pieces

  • Leading the ideation and execution of global tentpole moments, including Hot List and Gold List

  • Innovate and think entrepreneurially about new opportunities in the UK market and lead on new concepts and commercial partnerships

  • Working closely and collaboratively on digital content for the UK and other markets and ideate across social, video and other platforms when planning stories

  • Working on sponsored editorial content, as required

  • Representing the brand externally at conferences, on panels, events, etc, as required

  • Managing the UK features team

  Who you are:

  • A proven Editor, you will have strong, full-time experience in commissioning and editing well/long form features

  • An extensive knowledge of the travel industry and the PR teams who work within it are a must

  • You will have a global address book of on-brand writers and stringers

  • Exceptional organisational and time management skills and the ability to think and work quickly

  • You will have good communication skills and an openness to working collaboratively and globally

  Where will you be?

  We value collaboration, and our team comes together in the office three days a week. Our Adelphi office spans three floors, offering amazing views of the Thames and easy access to the amenities of The Strand. We truly love working here!

  
  What benefits do we offer ?

  • 25 days holiday and extra days of annual leave for life events

  • Hybrid working and core hours

  • Competitive pension scheme

  • Bupa Private Healthcare

  • Enhanced maternity leave and family leave

  • Season ticket loans

  • Cycle to work

  • Employee Assistance programme

  • Bring your dog to work

  • A wide variety of wellness benefits including gym discounts

  • Discounts and Magazine Subscriptions

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

  • Condé Nast Learning Hub where you’ll find you’ll find all Condé Nast-developed learning courses and trainings, and over 16,000+ courses in seven local languages

  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.

• About the company

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