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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.

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 CIG (Content Integrity Group) Research Associate will be responsible for fact-checking editorial content for a leading, ASME-award-winning global media brand, including content for the print editions, web, and ancillary content. They will work closely with editors, writers, and other publication colleagues. In addition, they will consult with legal affairs editors to help vet stories for possible libel, defamation, and other legal concerns as they may arise. They will work on both global and local content, and will serve as the local authority to the brand on matters of research, fact-checking, and flagging areas of risk.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate a strong understanding of how to balance priorities and juggle responsibilities and a strong interest in long-form journalism. The Research Associate will work in a collaborative and innovative environment and may help guide the workflow process. The applicant should be comfortable working on a wide range of subjects, but should have a particular enthusiasm in the areas of men’s fashion, culture, lifestyle, adventure, and politics.

Organisationally, this position resides in the Content Integrity Group. The research associate will work closely with UK brand leadership on deadlines and priorities.

Who you are:

Experience fact-checking for print or web publications
Thorough understanding of journalism protocols and news-gathering procedures
Knowledge of legal standards and practices for publishing
Excels at working with a variety of personalities and is an effective communicator
Creates solutions and takes full ownership of the role
Well organized and detail-oriented
Capacity to manage pressure and tight deadlines
Proficiency in a second language a plus
Comfortable asking complex or sensitive questions
Experience with InDesign or InCopy

What benefits do we offer?

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
25 days holiday and extra days of annual leave for if you get married, move house or want to volunteer
Hybrid working and core hours
Competitive pension scheme
Bupa Private Healthcare
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

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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Condé Nast is a premier media company renowned for producing the highest quality content for the world’s most influential audiences. Attracting 95 million consumers across its industry-leading print, digital and video brands, the company’s portfol...

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Hybrid, based in London, United Kingdom

DATE POSTED

July 21, 2023