Editorial Business Manager, WIRED

Condé Nast Germany; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

WIRED, part of Condé Nast, seeks an Editorial Business Manager to support operations with a focus on contracts and budget management. You will report to WIRED’s Global Director of Editorial Operations and coordinate activities across US and UK markets.

The ideal candidate has 2-3+ years of accounting experience and strong spreadsheet skills (Google Sheets, AirTable), plus excellent communication. The role is based in New York and offers growth within editorial operations.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of accounting experience, ideally within a digital media organization.
• Proficiency with Google Sheets and AirTable.
• Extremely detail-oriented and organized.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills, both independently and within a team.
• A positive and collaborative team member with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day tracking of the Editorial budget across the US and UK markets
• Coordinate and execute freelance contributor contracts
• Onboard all new contributors and vendors via CN Onboard
• Process invoices for vendors
• Create and manage art/photo/web blog content in PeopleSoft, including creating assignment numbers and updating vendor information
• Field questions from contributors regarding ePayables, the payment process, and account issues on a daily basis
• Support the GDO in overseeing editorial department budgets
• Coordinate on publishing global syndicated content with Global Content Planner and AirtTable

Skills

Accounting experience

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Tools

Google Sheets

AirTable

Job description

WIRED is where a better future is imagined. For three decades, we have been the indispensable guide to a world in constant transformation. We cover humanity’s biggest challenges, from climate change to global security, from pandemic preparedness to the future of democracy, and tell stories of the people trying to solve these challenges and the role science and technology can play—for good or ill. WIRED reaches more than 30 million people each month through WIRED.com, our digital edition, the magazine, social media, and live events.

Job Description

Location:

New York, NY

Editorial Business Manager, WIRED

Overview

WIRED is seeking an editorial business manager to support our operations team, with a focus on contracts and budget management. We are seeking someone who has basic accounting skills, understands business operations, and has superior verbal and written communication skills. This person will report to WIRED’s Global Director of Editorial Operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day tracking of the Editorial budget across the US and UK markets
• Coordinate and execute freelance contributor contracts
• Onboard all new contributors and vendors via CN Onboard
• Process invoices for vendors
• Create and manage art/photo/web blog content in PeopleSoft, including creating assignment numbers and updating vendor information
• Field questions from contributors regarding ePayables, the payment process, and account issues on a daily basis
• Support the GDO in overseeing editorial department budgets
• Coordinate on publishing global syndicated content with Global Content Planner and AirtTable

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of accounting experience, ideally within a digital media organization
• Proficiency with Google Sheets and AirTable
• Extremely detail-oriented and organized
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills, both independently and within a team
• A positive and collaborative team member with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment

The expected base salary range for this position is from $75,000 - $103,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.

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.