Job Description

Cond\xc3\xa9 Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms. The company\xe2\x80\x99s portfolio includes many of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most respected and influential media properties including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Self, GQ, The New Yorker, Cond\xc3\xa9 Nast Traveler/Traveller, Allure, AD, Bon App\xc3\xa9tit and Wired, among others. Cond\xc3\xa9 Nast Entertainment was launched in 2011 to develop film, television and premium digital video programming.



Location: London, GB

Cond\xc3\xa9 Nast is a global media company, home to iconic brands including Vogue, GQ, Glamour, AD, Vanity Fair and Wired, among many others. Our award-winning content reaches 84 million consumers in print, 367 million in digital and 379 million across social platforms, and generates more than 1 billion video views each month.

We are headquartered in London and New York, and operate in 31 markets worldwide, including China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico & Latin America, Spain, Taiwan, the U.K. and the U.S., with local licence partners across the globe.

The Role

The Copy Director is responsible for the copy health and workflow of a national consumer title, focussing on print (and web/digital as needed). The Copy Director will work daily with the brand to meet deadlines and with the Global Workflow Team to support best practices and maintain workflows. The Copy Director will be involved in file management and may also participate in display writing, light fact-checking and will train and supervise the work of copy managers and/or copy editors and freelancers. The Copy Director is responsible for maintaining the highest standards of editorial integrity, supporting both the title and the company\xe2\x80\x99s code of conduct. This role will liaise daily with fact-checking, art production, design, editorial and brand management. Organisationally, the Copy Director is part of the Content Integrity Group (CIG), reports to the Global Copy Director and works closely with U.K. brand leadership on deadlines and priorities. The Copy Director may be asked to help support other titles and/or content as time permits or as company priorities shift.

What will you be doing

Ensure that copy is grammatically correct and elegantly edited.

Lightly fact-check copy as necessary.

Flag possible legal issues.

Devise strong headlines and standfirsts, as needed.

Flag for sensitive language, including terms related to race and ethnicity, disability, gender and those suggestive of defamation.

Liaise with all relevant departments, including creative, features and advertising, as well as commissioned writers.

Who you are

At least 10 years\xe2\x80\x99 copy editing experience.

Experience working with a relevant title is a plus.

Fact-checking experience is a plus.

A meticulous eye for detail as well as a flair for writing engaging display copy.

Organised, efficient and flexible.

Ability to multitask.

Good communication skills, comfortable dealing with all levels of staff.

An ability to keep a cool head under pressure, and work consistently to adhere to tight deadlines.

An inside-out knowledge of Adobe desktop products.

CMS experience.

Ability to embrace new platforms, technology and programs with ease.

Cooperative team player who takes initiative.

What benefits do we offer?

Cond\xc3\xa9 Nast Learning Hub where you\xe2\x80\x99ll find you\xe2\x80\x99ll find all Cond\xc3\xa9 Nast-developed learning courses and trainings, and over 16,000+ courses in seven local languages

25 days holiday and extra days of annual leave for if you get married, move house or want to volunteer

Hybrid working and core hours

Competitive pension scheme

Bupa Private Healthcare

Season ticket loans

Cycle to work

Employee Assistance programme

Bring your dog to work

A wide variety of wellness benefits including gym discounts

Discounts and Magazine Subscriptions

Employee Resource Groups to provide a platform for employees to identify shared objectives, exchange ideas, and work on community priorities for our global workforce

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.

Cond\xc3\xa9 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.

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