Vanity Fair holds a mirror to society by celebrating the best of global culture and investigating the forces that propel it. Pop culture can be profound and current affairs can be ridiculous. Our cast of characters is wide-ranging, wildly diverse, always exceptional, and quite often, with great style. In every medium, Vanity Fair harnesses the tensions of modern life.Job DescriptionLocation: New York, NYVanity Fair is seeking an experienced and imaginative Senior Editor to join our award-winning editorial team. This role is ideal for a journalist who thrives on big ideas, has a sharp cultural sensibility, and knows how to tell a story that resonates across platforms.The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who can assign, edit, and publish stories on tight timelines, with foresight and enthusiasm. Applicants should be well acquainted with Vanity Fair’s tradition of incisive coverage of cultural figures and power players across industries, and be able to incorporate the qualities of magazine journalism into regular digital coverage: crucial reporting, sharp analysis, lively writing, and distinctive headlines. This is an in-office position based in New York City and reports to the Deputy Editor.Primary ResponsibilitiesAssign and edit stories with an eye towards making Vanity Fair the destination for readers obsessed with the leading cultural figures of the dayPlay a critical role in Vanity Fair’s cross-cultural coverage across platformsAssist with liveblog planning and coverage of major events, from film festivals to election nights to the VF Oscar Party.Manage and develop a stable of top-notch, go-to writers for both print and digital who can contribute on both long-lead and short-lead deadlinesContribute to VF’s slate of newsletters as a writer and editorHelp to develop and maintain Vanity Fair’s distinctive voice across platformsOversee the publication of book excerptsWrite and/or report if situation callsUse traffic data and social-media feedback to optimize performance and maintain consistent growthCollaborate across departments including photo, video, social, PR, audience development, etc.Desired Skills & QualificationsAt least three–five years’ experience in a fast-paced, news-driven environmentAbility to balance daily deadlines with longer-lead stories across platformsExperience managing a team and developing writersExperience using a CMS to publish a high volume of daily contentExperience covering breaking news and/or current events on a digital platformSocial media-savvy, with experience using social platforms to monitor conversations around major eventsStrong prioritization skillsExperience overseeing content from brainstorm to deployment—approving ideas, sourcing art, scheduling posts, promotion on newsletters and social, etc.Strong writing skillsCreative, and eager to contribute ideas constantly, spotting original targets and helping hone Vanity Fair’s voiceFantastic collaborator and communicatorProven ability to use editorial feedback to improve workThe expected base salary range for this position is from $150,000-$190,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and educationWhat 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.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.
