Senior Video Producer, British GQ

CONDE NAST; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global media company based in London is seeking a Senior Video Producer to shape innovative video content across platforms. The role involves leading production teams, managing budgets, and ensuring alignment with editorial standards. Candidates should have over 7 years of video production experience, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and strong communication skills. This position offers a range of benefits including 25 days of holiday and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to a competitive pension scheme

Bupa Private Healthcare

Corporate gym membership

Learning courses and training

Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• Proven experience in video production, ideally within a fashion, culture or media environment (typically 7+ years).
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, and platform editing tools.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ideation, development, and execution of original video franchises.
• Manage and mentor the Social Video Creator, providing feedback and development opportunities.
• Collaborate with the audience development team to shape video strategy.

Skills

Video production

Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects)

Content strategy

Social media engagement

Leadership

Job description

Company Overview

Since 1957, GQ has inspired its readers with unparalleled coverage of style, fashion, culture, news, politics, and more. From award‑winning journalism and feature writing to unforgettable photography, videos and live events, GQ creates cultural conversations around the world. Condé Nast is a global media company with iconic brands including Vogue, GQ, Glamour, CN Traveller, Vanity Fair, Wired, The World of Interiors, House & Garden and Tatler, among many others. We are headquartered in New York and London and operate in 32 markets worldwide, with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers across print, digital, video and social platforms.

Location

London, GB

Role

British GQ is looking for a Senior Video Producer to lead and shape our video output across all existing and emerging platforms. This role combines hands‑on production expertise with strategic oversight, ensuring our video content is innovative, engaging and aligned with British GQ’s editorial vision. You will manage and mentor a Social Video Creator, work confidently across a global matrix, and collaborate closely with editorial, audience development and talent teams.

Key Responsibilities

Video Production & Creative Content Development

• Lead the ideation, development and execution of original video franchises tailored to British GQ’s editorial voice and aesthetic.
• Build production crews for small‑ and large‑scale video shoots, direct talent on set, self‑shoot where appropriate, manage budgets and produce cost estimates.
• Collaborate with the creative commercial team on sponsored and branded video content.
• Confidently use a range of shooting equipment and video editing platforms to a high standard.
• Produce and oversee daily video output, including concepting, scripting and shooting as needed, with a particular focus on major tentpoles and events such as GQ Heroes, MOTY, red carpets and global fashion weeks.
• Act as a resourceful, hands‑on shooter and editor when timelines require speed and agility.

Team Leadership & Project Management

• Manage and mentor the Social Video Creator, providing clear direction, feedback and development opportunities.
• Own and maintain the video production calendar, balancing daily output with broader editorial priorities and key tentpole moments.
• Ensure all video content meets British GQ’s premium editorial standards while delivering strong performance across platforms.
• Coordinate with editorial and creative leads to align visual direction and messaging across platforms.

Content Direction

• Collaborate with the audience development team to shape and evolve British GQ’s video strategy, with a focus on growing and engaging digital audiences across owned and operated platforms.
• Identify key trends in social and video performance across O&O platforms.
• Use audience and performance insights to inform creative decisions, refine content direction and capitalise on timely trends.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with editorial teams to translate stories and themes into compelling video formats.
• Partner with commercial and branded teams to deliver sponsored content that feels platform‑native and editorially authentic.
• Liaise with talent representatives and publicists to identify social‑forward opportunities aligned with GQ’s wider coverage.
• Collaborate across Condé Nast video and social teams to share best practices, align on standards and explore cross‑brand opportunities.

About you

• Proven experience in video production, ideally within a fashion, culture or media environment (typically 7+ years).
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Photoshop and After Effects), CapCut and in‑app platform editing tools.
• Experience managing budgets, building and leading video production crews, directing talent and shooting on set.
• Experience producing across a range of formats, from reactive trend‑led content to visually polished branded work.
• Strong editorial instincts, with the ability to think visually and communicate ideas through motion.
• Comfortable directing talent, working red carpets and covering live events with fast turnarounds.
• Deep understanding of platform‑specific video optimisation and best practices.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines, collaborators and creative priorities.
• A track record of growing and engaging audiences on TikTok and Instagram is a strong advantage.

Application Instructions

Please upload your CV, cover letter and portfolio that highlights why you’d love to take on this role and why you’re a great match for what we’re looking for. We value the time and effort behind every application. All submissions are reviewed by a member of our talent team – we don’t use AI‑assisted technology to review applications.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and extra days of annual leave if you move house or want to volunteer.
• Access to a competitive pension scheme, Bupa Private Healthcare, Season ticket loans and eye tests.
• Support for wellbeing, including core hours, 10 remote days (from home or a country with a Condé Nast office location), access to our Employee Assistance Programme, corporate gym membership and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Dog‑friendly office, discounts and magazine subscriptions to keep you up to date with all things Condé Nast.
• Personal and professional growth through the Condé Nast Learning Hub – an extensive portfolio of learning courses and training available in local languages.
• Employee Resource Groups providing a platform for employees to identify shared objectives, exchange ideas, and work on community priorities for our global workforce.

Equal Opportunity

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.