Beauty Commerce Writer

CONDÉ NAST; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Beauty Shopping Writer to enhance its beauty content. This role involves creating engaging buying guides, optimizing for SEO, and collaborating with editorial and analytics teams to drive revenue. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a strong understanding of beauty trends, possess excellent writing skills, and have a methodical approach to content management. With a vibrant work environment and opportunities for professional growth, this position is perfect for those looking to make an impact in the beauty journalism space.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus extra days for life events

Core hours

Competitive pension

Private healthcare

Enhanced maternity and family leave

Season ticket loans

Cycle to work scheme

Wellness benefits

Discounts

Magazine subscriptions

Qualifications

• Proven experience in consumer journalism with a focus on beauty.
• Strong understanding of SEO principles and content strategies.

Responsibilities

• Write and optimize beauty buying guides to align with Vogue’s brand.
• Manage editorial calendar and coordinate with various teams for content.

Skills

Consumer Journalism

SEO Principles

Content Optimization

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Engaging Copywriting

Education

Degree in Journalism or related field

Job description

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 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, generating more than 1 billion video views each month.

We are headquartered in London and New York, operating 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 license partners across the globe.

The Role

British Vogue seeks a passionate and knowledgeable Beauty Shopping Writer to expand and optimize the brand's beauty content for the Vogue Shopping commerce team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for shopping across various verticals—fashion, gifting, makeup, skincare, haircare, wellness—and a strong interest in beauty products.

The candidate will focus on growing affiliate revenue through beauty buying guides, writing new review features, covering product launches, sales events like Black Friday, and optimizing existing content for SEO and affiliate success. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to create video content are essential, along with the ability to analyze traffic and conversion data to inform future content strategies.

This role involves close collaboration with editorial, creative, audience development, and data analytics teams to meet revenue and profit objectives.

Responsibilities

1. Pitch, write, and optimize weekly buying guides (approx. 8 per week), ensuring content aligns with Vogue’s brand and editorial perspective.
2. Manage a long-term beauty market editorial calendar to feature evergreen, SEO, seasonal, and trending shopping content to increase revenue.
3. Plan and strategize around editorial categories, SEO keywords, and seasonal events, leveraging data and insights.
4. Coordinate with commerce, audience development, and editorial teams to share data and best practices.
5. Stay updated on beauty trends, industry innovations, product launches, and feed ideas to the wider teams.
6. Monitor online retailers for deals relevant to the British Vogue audience.
7. Manage beauty coverage of major sales events like Prime Day and Black Friday.
8. Collaborate on promoting product and commerce content via social media, newsletters, and franchise opportunities.
9. Coordinate freelancers, including commissioning notes and invoices.
10. Work with shopping editors and partnership teams on content for Vogue Shopping and commercial partnerships.
11. Represent Vogue at beauty market events, building relationships with brands and tastemakers.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus extra days for life events
• Core hours, competitive pension, private healthcare
• Enhanced maternity and family leave
• Season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme
• Wellness benefits, discounts, magazine subscriptions
• Employee Resource Groups, Condé Nast Learning Hub

Next Steps

If interested, please apply below. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter anytime via your candidate profile.

Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer, evaluating applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status, or other protected characteristics.

Who You Are

• Proven experience in consumer journalism.
• Strong product and technical knowledge.
• Knowledge of SEO principles and best practices.
• Ability to write clear, engaging copy without jargon.
• Organized and methodical approach to work.
• Passion for beauty and industry innovation.