Global Editorial Operations Executive Leader

Condé Nast; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanity Fair, a Condé Nast brand based in New York, seeks an Executive Global Director of Editorial Operations to evolve the brand’s editorial reach across print, digital, and live events. You will partner with VF’s Global Editorial Director to align workflows, talent, and processes across markets and platforms.

The role requires exceptional organization, diplomacy, and strategic execution, with responsibility for budgets, staffing, and cross-border collaboration. In-office in NYC.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in editorial operations, production, or content strategy across platforms.
• Experience working across multiple global markets.
• Strong project-management skills and ability to drive efficiencies.
• Excellent communication, diplomacy, and relationship building.
• Ability to manage budgets and report on financials.
• Proven leadership of cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
• Strong editorial instincts and creativity with strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Oversee global editorial operations across all platforms with the Global Editorial Director.
• Lead editorial teams across visuals, design, research, legal, audience, social and video.
• Improve editorial workflows for efficiency.
• Plan and execute cross-platform content for major tentpole events.
• Create rollout plans for special projects and coordinate with partners.
• Coordinate content across NY, LA, London, Paris, Milan and Madrid.
• Manage homepage and upcoming mobile app content programming.
• Represent the Global Editorial Director when needed.
• Liaise between commercial and editorial to meet obligations.
• Shape global editorial structure and onboard senior staff.
• Manage HR and people issues.
• Oversee product/tech rollouts and budget with Business Director.
• Oversee contributor contracts.

Skills

Editorial operations

Global experience

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Diplomacy

Job description

Vanity Fair, a Condé Nast brand based in New York, seeks an Executive Global Director of Editorial Operations to evolve the brand’s editorial reach across print, digital, and live events. You will partner with VF’s Global Editorial Director to align workflows, talent, and processes across markets and platforms.

The role requires exceptional organization, diplomacy, and strategic execution, with responsibility for budgets, staffing, and cross-border collaboration. In-office in NYC.