Assistant to the Global Editorial Director, AD

Condé Nast; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Condé Nast's Architectural Digest seeks a proactive Editorial Assistant in New York to support its editorial team. The ideal candidate will manage operational tasks, create engaging content, and collaborate closely with senior editors. A passion for design and media experience are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant experience at a fast-paced media or lifestyle company.
• Proven ability to work independently and efficiently under deadlines.
• Collaborative approach with colleagues and clients.
• Passion for design and architecture.

Responsibilities

• Support editorial team with daily operational needs.
• Create content, write captions, and pitch ideas for various platforms.
• Coordinate travel and expenses for the Global Editorial Director.
• Monitor reader emails and create responses as needed.

Skills

Editorial Judgment

Writing

Researching

Communication

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Job description

AD is the international authority on design and architecture. AD provides exclusive access to the world’s most beautiful homes and the fascinating people who live in them, bringing its audience a wealth of information on architecture and interior design, art and antiques, travel destinations, and extraordinary products; its AD100 list of top architects and designers is one of the industry’s most relied-upon indexes of talent. Every day AD inspires millions of affluent readers to redesign and refresh their lives through a multiplatform presence that includes print and digital editions, social media, signature events, and the brand’s website, archdigest.com.

Job Description

Location:

New York, NY

Architectural Digest , the international design authority, seeks a smart, proactive, and supremely organized Editorial Assistant to join its fast-paced editorial team in New York. This role supports the Global Editorial Director, as well as the Senior Editors on the team, maintaining the highest standards of excellence. Able to efficiently multitask and prioritize, the Editorial Assistant will create content across platforms and should be enthusiastic about design, architecture, style, and decorating.

Primary responsibilities:

• Support the Global Editorial Director and senior editors with daily operational needs including:

• Create and track calendars, meetings, events, calls, packages, and emails.

• Arrange travel, expenses, payments, and invoices.

• Coordinate social media assets for content promotion.

• Monitor reader email, and create related responses, as needed.

• Appear at local events in support of the Global Editorial Director, as needed.

• Create content and support content creation including:

• Write clever captions, heds, deks; research, transcribe interviews, edit, and optimize content; and pitch ideas and write approved stories and scripts for print, digital, and video.

• Produce monthly print content for digital use.

• Research, produce, update, and coordinate design-related features, commerce, profiles, and round-ups.

• Coordinate assets/production/permissions for global digital syndication.

• Assemble fact sheets and other story assets.

• Assist the editorial team in defining a strong, multi-platform editorial offering that speaks to a new generation of design enthusiasts.

• Keep abreast of global trends in line with global AD content.

• Assist with compiling and organizing materials for pitch meetings and run-throughs.

• Communicate with companies and PR organizations on behalf of editors.

Requirements :

• 1+ years of relevant experience at a fast-paced media or lifestyle company or brand.

• Strong editorial judgment with excellent writing, reporting, and researching skills.

• Proven ability to work independently and quickly in a deadline-driven environment, remaining organized, optimistic, and efficient.

• Superior problem-solving and communication skills, especially with challenging inquiries.

• Collaborative approach with colleagues, contributors, clients, and people at all levels.

• A passion for design, architecture, and creating beautiful content.

This is a guild position.

The expected base salary range for this position is from $63,000-$68,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.

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.