Senior Beauty Commerce Writer, British Vogue

CONDE NAST; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Beauty Shopping Writer to enhance their affiliate beauty content. This role focuses on creating engaging and optimized commerce content that drives revenue growth across various beauty categories. The ideal candidate will leverage their strong writing skills and industry knowledge to balance editorial integrity with commercial objectives, ensuring that the content resonates with audiences. Join a dynamic team where creativity meets strategy, and make a significant impact in the beauty commerce landscape.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus additional days for life events

Core working hours

Competitive pension

Private healthcare

Maternity and family leave enhancements

Season ticket loans

Cycle to work

Wellness benefits

Employee Resource Groups

Learning opportunities through Cond Nast Learning Hub

Qualifications

• Proven experience in consumer journalism with a passion for beauty.
• Strong product knowledge and expertise in SEO best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategy to grow beauty commerce revenue.
• Pitch, write, and optimize shopping stories weekly.

Skills

Consumer Journalism

SEO Best Practices

Writing Skills

Data Analysis

Collaboration

Job description

Cond Nast is a global media company producing high-quality content with a footprint of over 1 billion consumers across 32 territories through print, digital, video, and social platforms. The company’s portfolio includes influential media properties such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Self, GQ, The New Yorker, Cond Nast Traveler/Traveller, Allure, AD, Bon Appétit, and Wired.

Job Description

Location: London, GB

Cond Nast is a renowned global media company with iconic brands including Vogue, GQ, Glamour, AD, Vanity Fair, and Wired. Our award-winning content reaches millions across various platforms and generates significant engagement and revenue.

The Role

British Vogue seeks a passionate Senior Beauty Shopping Writer to expand and optimize the brand’s affiliate beauty content for the Vogue Shopping team. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in beauty and shopping across categories like fashion and gifting, focusing on affiliate revenue growth in skincare, haircare, wellness, and makeup.

The role involves creating, commissioning, and editing commerce content, including beauty product reviews, launch news, and sale event coverage. The candidate must balance editorial integrity with commercial objectives and optimize existing content for SEO and affiliate performance. Creativity in engaging audiences through various digital platforms is essential.

This position reports to Naomi Smart, Shopping Director, Europe, and collaborates with multiple teams including editorial, creative, analytics, marketing, and partnerships to meet revenue goals.

Responsibilities

1. Develop and execute a strategy to grow British Vogue’s beauty commerce revenue, managing an editorial calendar for evergreen, seasonal, and trending content.
2. Pitch, write, and optimize 8-10 shopping stories weekly, ensuring content aligns with brand voice and drives purchases.
3. Plan content around key categories, SEO keywords, and major sales events, leveraging data and insights.
4. Collaborate with teams to share best practices and analyze performance data to inform future strategies.
5. Stay informed on beauty industry trends, product launches, and market innovations.
6. Monitor retailer deals and manage coverage for sales events like Prime Day and Black Friday.
7. Coordinate with social, email, and audience teams to enhance engagement across platforms.
8. Manage freelance budgets, ensuring ROI on commissioned stories.
9. Identify monetization opportunities and foster relationships with brands and industry experts.
10. Represent Vogue at industry events and contribute to the global beauty network.
11. Lead additional projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in consumer journalism, with a passion for beauty and industry innovation.
• Strong product knowledge and industry contacts.
• Expertise in SEO best practices.
• Excellent writing skills, clear and engaging without jargon.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working under tight deadlines.
• Ability to analyze data and translate insights into content strategies.
• Collaborative mindset and proactive approach.
• Self-motivated with a desire to grow the brand’s commerce business.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus additional days for life events
• Core working hours
• Competitive pension and private healthcare
• Maternity and family leave enhancements
• Season ticket loans, cycle to work, wellness benefits, and more
• Employee Resource Groups and learning opportunities through Cond Nast Learning Hub

Next Steps

If interested, please apply below. You can upload your resume and cover letter via your candidate profile. Cond Nast is an equal opportunity employer, evaluating applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.