Job Description

Conde 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's portfolio includes many of the world's most respected and influential media properties including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Self, GQ, The New Yorker, Conde Nast Traveler/Traveller, Allure, AD, Bon Appetit and Wired, among others.

Location:
London, GB
Conde Nast is a global media company, home to iconic brands including Vogue, GQ, Glamour, CN Traveller, Vanity Fair, Wired, The World of Interiors, House & Garden and Tatler, among many others.
We are headquartered in New York and London and operate in 32 markets worldwide, with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers across print, digital, video and social platforms.
Conde Nast thrives on collaboration, and our teams come together in the office four days a week (Monday - Thursday).
We value diversity of background, views and cultures. We celebrate people for their personal qualities, skills and contributions, recognising the power our brands have to influence and shape culture.
Please note this is a fixed-term contract*
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, and 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's 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 doingEnsure that copy is grammatically correct and elegantly edited. 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.

About youStrong, proven sub-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.

Does this sound like you?
Please upload your CV and cover letter/portfolio, which highlights why you'd love to take on this role and why you're a great match for what we're looking for.
We value the time and effort behind every application. All submissions are reviewed by a member of our talent team - we don't use AI-assisted technology to review applications.
What benefits do we offer?25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and extra days of annual leave if you move house or want to volunteer. You'll have access to a competitive pension scheme, Bupa Private Healthcare, Season ticket loans and eye tests. We offer a range of tools to support your wellbeing, including core hours, 10 remote days (from home or a country with a Conde Nast office location), access to our Employee Assistance Programme, corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme. We're a dog friendly office, plus you'll enjoy discounts and magazine subscriptions, keeping you up to date with all things Conde Nast. We encourage personal and professional growth through the Conde Nast Learning Hub where you'll find an extensive portfolio of learning courses and training, available in local languages. Our Employee Resource Groups 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.Conde 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.