Culture & News Editor, Vanity Fair Italy

Condé Nast; Voghera; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading media company is seeking an experienced Culture & News Editor to join their team in Voghera, Italy. The role focuses on producing engaging culture-related content for Vanity Fair's platforms. Candidates should have proven editorial experience and fluency in both Italian and English. This position offers the opportunity to shape the editorial voice and contribute to innovative content strategies.

Competenze

• 3-4 years of proven experience as an editor, journalist, or content lead in news, culture, or digital media.
• Professional fluency in Italian and English, written and spoken.
• Strong editorial judgment and a solid understanding of current affairs, politics, culture, and societal issues.

Mansioni

• Write and edit culture-related stories for Vanity Fair’s print and digital platforms.
• Conceive and develop innovative editorial formats aligned with audience behaviors.
• Contribute to social, digital and video strategy for the brand.

Conoscenze

Proven experience as an editor, journalist, or content lead

Professional fluency in Italian and English

Strong editorial judgment

Excellent writing and editing skills

Interest in news, cinema, culture, and lifestyle

Experience coordinating teams

Familiarity with digital publishing

Creative mindset

Strong organizational and communication skills

Descrizione del lavoro

Vanity Fair holds a mirror to society by celebrating the best of global culture and investigating the forces that propel it. Pop culture can be profound and current affairs can be ridiculous. Our cast of characters is wide-ranging, wildly diverse, always exceptional, and quite often, with great style. In every medium, Vanity Fair harnesses the tensions of modern life.

Location: Milano, MI

The Role

Condé Nast Italy is looking for an experienced and open‑minded Culture & News Editor to join the Editorial team of Vanity Fair. The role is responsible for producing culture‑related content, news, and innovative formats for the Vanity Fair brand. The role reports to the Digital Director of Vanity Fair Italy, and will play a key role in helping shape Vanity Fair’s voice and in executing the European Director’s vision through the brand’s media.

Primary Responsibilities

• Write and edit culture‑related stories for Vanity Fair’s print and digital platforms, from daily news hits to larger features and exclusives.
• Write and edit culture‑related stories, primarily for Vanity Fair Italia (digital and print) but also develop stories that can be used across the VF network (France, Spain, US and UK).
• Conceive, propose, and develop innovative editorial formats and projects aligned with evolving audience behaviors and the brand’s business goals.
• Stay abreast of any and all industry developments and news to ensure that coverage of culture across print and digital is both informed and unique.
• Contribute to the social, digital and video strategy for the brand, whether ideating on projects, helping to propose or secure talent (along with the Talent Group).
• Work with the Deputy Editor‑in‑Chief, the Executive Digital Director and the Audience Development Manager to best leverage global syndication opportunities.
• Assign, edit and write daily content and manage a team of freelance writers.
• Propose, write and edit the other sections‑related stories for Vanity Fair’s print and digital platforms, from news hits to larger features and exclusives.

Primary Skills & Qualifications

• 3‑4 years of proven experience as an editor, journalist, or content lead in news, culture, or digital media.
• Professional fluency in Italian and English, written and spoken.
• Strong editorial judgment and a solid understanding of current affairs, politics, culture, and societal issues.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Interest in the areas of Vanity Fair (news, cinema, culture, lifestyle) and cross‑functional skills across journalism domains (foreign, economics, politics, science).
• Experience coordinating teams, managing editorial workflows, and leading meetings or content‑planning sessions.
• Ability to mentor and develop journalistic talent, offering constructive guidance on content quality and direction.
• Familiarity with digital publishing, content management systems, and multi‑platform distribution strategies.
• Creative mindset with the ability to envision and execute new editorial formats, events, and partnerships.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with a collaborative and proactive approach.

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.