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Job Description

Location: Milano, MI

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 executing the European Director’s vision through the brand’s media.

• 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 behaviours 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 or 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.

• 4+ years of previous, 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) but also cross‑functional skills with respect to areas of journalism (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 organisational and communication skills, with a collaborative and proactive approach.