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Culture Editor, GQ U.S. - job 1 of 3

For more than 50 years, GQ has been the premier men’s magazine, providing definitive coverage of style and culture. With its unique and powerful design, work from the finest photographers, and a stable of award-winning writers, GQ reaches millions of leading men each month. The only publication that speaks to all sides of the male equation, GQ is simply sharper and smarter.

Job Description

Location:

New York, NY

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. Condé Nast Entertainment was launched in 2011 to develop film, television and premium digital video programming.

Culture Editor, GQ U.S.

GQ is an editorial powerhouse, with 20 global editions and 43M social followers generating 50M unique visitors every month. In the US, GQ reaches an audience of nearly 10M readers every month across our multiplatform channels.

GQ U.S. is seeking a Culture Editor to assign, edit and develop editorial strategy for daily coverage of television, movies, music, Internet culture and more, with a focus on strategically growing GQ’s online audience. This role reports to the Site Director.

The ideal candidate will be as sharply tuned to the online conversation about entertainment as they are to industry buzz about upcoming releases and emerging stars. They will have a well-honed ability to find fresh angles on news; a keen eye for new ideas, trends, and debates emerging on social media; a creative zeal for explainers, timelines, and other evergreen formats; and impeccable timing and judgment when it comes to selecting talent for Q&As and profiles.

This role also requires a ready pool of first-rate freelance writers to take on assignments and a talent for quickly turning around sharp copy. The Culture Editor will use audience insights to refine their tactics while maintaining editorial and planning calendars, managing deadlines, and advocating for creativity across the editorial organization.

Primary Responsibilities:

Support Site Director in developing GQ’s digital strategy specific to culture coverage
Assign, edit, and top edit digital culture stories to ensure storytelling meets GQ’s editorial standards and publishing targets
Oversee section coverage for GQ’s culture coverage, including assigning staff and freelance writers, leading idea generation, shaping pitches, editing daily site content, ensuring daily publishing targets are met, shepherding special digital projects as needed and managing freelance content budget
Work closely with Digital Managing Editor to ensure digital culture content follows proper workflow processes, including updating digital lineups, submitting art requests, coordinating as needed with copy and research departments
Collaborate with Audience Development teams to ensure culture coverage is leveraging data-driven insights to grow audience
Find and recruit broad range of new voices and contributors to GQ
And more

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

At least 3 years experience editing digital content with demonstrated success in growing digital audiences
Passion for GQ and core editorial subject areas, such as fashion, film, television, music, internet culture, and more
Strong collaboration skills and experience working across cross-functional teams
Experience working with digital content management and editorial analytics systems; proficiency with AirTable, Google Analytics, GSuite, InCopy a plus
Excellent time management and organization skills; excellent news judgment

The expected base salary range for this position is from $65,000 -$103,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.

At Condé Nast, we value diversity of background, views, and cultures. We celebrate people for their personal qualities, their skills, and their 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. For more information, please visit

condenast.com

and follow @CondeNast and @CondeNastCareer on Twitter and @condenastcareers on Instagram.

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.

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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July 24, 2023