Chief Culture & Power Correspondent

Condé Nast; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanity Fair in Los Angeles is seeking a Chief Correspondent with a commanding voice to lead long-form investigations and narrative features that illuminate power across Hollywood, tech, business, politics, and culture.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years of reporting experience, a wide sourcing network, and a track record of influence. You will collaborate with editors across platforms to shape coverage and mentor younger writers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of reporting features for a major publication or platform.
• Expert voice in journalism, commentary, or public discourse with wide influence.
• Deep sourcing across industries with ability to broker insights.
• Cross-market understanding of what resonates for Vanity Fair audiences outside the US.

Responsibilities

• Lead ambitious storytelling and long-lead projects shaping discourse.
• Collaborate with Deputy Editor and Global Editorial Director on editorial strategy.
• Bring fresh angles and contextualize stories across industries and platforms.
• Break news with original reporting and Insider knowledge, with autonomy.
• Represent Vanity Fair in media, events, and partnerships; extend reach across formats.
• Mentor writers and develop editorial thinking across the team.

Skills

Journalism experience

Public discourse influence

Established audience

Cross-market understanding

Dynamic prose

Team collaboration

Job description

Vanity Fair in Los Angeles is seeking a Chief Correspondent with a commanding voice to lead long-form investigations and narrative features that illuminate power across Hollywood, tech, business, politics, and culture.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years of reporting experience, a wide sourcing network, and a track record of influence. You will collaborate with editors across platforms to shape coverage and mentor younger writers.