Global Editorial Director, Wired

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.

Location:
New York, NY
Condé Nast is one of the world’s most renowned media companies creating and distributing every type of media today - print, video and film, digital, audio and social. We are not just multi-platform, but every platform. We are a portfolio of the most influential brands ever created, now widening our influence through technological innovation and by fully leveraging the global infrastructure we’ve built for over a century. The company’s scale is reached through 31 markets globally with 23 distinct brands published in 25 languages.
Headquartered in New York the company’s owned and operated markets include China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico and Latin America, Spain, Taiwan, the U.K. and the U.S., with additional local license partners across the globe. Lead brands include Vogue, The New Yorker, GQ, Glamour, AD, Condé Nast Traveler, Vanity Fair, Wired, Allure, Ars Technica, Bon Appétit, Epicurious, House & Garden, Pitchfork, Tatler, Teen Vogue, them and Vogue Business.
Our colleagues and collaborators bring big ideas to life, intelligent storytelling with a diverse point of view underscores everything we do. Each month our video content generates more than 1 billion views. We reach 88 million consumers in print, 427 million in digital, and 423 million across social platforms.
In addition to the editorial content of the highest standards for which we are known, we also produce globally recognized experiences and events; including the Metropolitan Museum of Arts Costume Institute Gala, the Condé Nast Luxury Conference, The New Yorker Festival, the Vanity Fair New Establishment Summit, Wired Next Fest Italy, GQ Men of the Year, the GQ Suit Walk Taiwan, Glamour Shopping Week, and Vogue Forces of Fashion.
The Role:
Conde Nast is seeking a highly experienced Global Editorial Director to lead the WIRED brand across all platforms and global markets. We’re looking for a visionary leader and brand steward who will be responsible for the editorial direction, brand strategy, audience development, operations, and all content and brand extensions. You will partner with colleagues in sales, marketing, finance, and other divisions to develop and execute a robust business strategy that is aligned with the editorial vision and brand values, and you will lead teams to conceptualize, execute, and deliver original, engaging, creative content that lives across platforms around the world.
You should have extensive experience managing content creation, brand strategy, and operations across digital, social, video, audio, events/experiences, and licensing partnerships, as well as experience working collaboratively within a matrixed organization. You should have a proven track record of building and leading global teams with diverse backgrounds.
This role reports to Condé Nast’s Global Chief Content Officer and the position is based in the U.S.
Primary Responsibilities:
Editorial Brand Strategy & Growth

• Understand the evolving global media landscape and ensure the brand is responding appropriately to meet changing consumer / advertiser needs.
• Grow and guide the success of the WIRED brand globally (as measured by brand reputation, audience engagement/growth, consumer and commercial revenue, brand profitability, etc.)
• Define and implement an editorial direction and strategy for the brand that is culturally relevant while meeting agreed upon KPIs (circulation, UVs, subscriptions, loyalty, etc.) and staying within agreed upon content and resource budgets.
• Ideate and conceptualize content that speaks to a diverse and highly engaged audience and drives global audience growth.

Content Delivery

• Work in tandem with Condé Nast’s leadership team to ensure the highest quality journalism is executed across markets and platforms that meets Condé Nast standards and expectations.
• Partner with Operations and local Heads of Editorial Content to oversee the adaptation of global stories, ideation of local content, lineup customisation, and schedule management to ensure all content production and monthly closes are on time and on budget.
• Assign and top-line edit content as needed.

Team Leadership & Management

• Lead a diverse and global team of over 100 highly skilled editors, writers, creatives, technology experts, and managers.
• Collaborate effectively with Finance, HR, and other business partners on annual budgets, brand P&L, and hiring/staffing plans.
• Directly manage senior team members and lead by example in inspiring, developing, motivating, and uniting the team across markets.
• Foster an environment of collaboration and entrepreneurialism to overcome creative challenges while simultaneously meeting business objectives.
• Prioritize diversity and inclusivity in all people practices including scouting, hiring, management, employee development, performance management, and team morale/culture.

Business Development & Marketing

• Partner with marketing/consumer revenue teams on subscription strategies, e-commerce opportunities, and events that are within WIRED’s’ brand standards.
• Work with the communications and marketing teams to develop press and marketing strategies for the brand, with an emphasis on growing brand recognition and affinity.
• Work with relevant stakeholders in sales, marketing, licensing, and other divisions to pursue revenue opportunities that are aligned with brand and editorial values and standards, including sponsored or branded content, affiliate and e-commerce revenue, events, strategic partnerships, and brand licensing, among others.
• Represent the brand at internal and external events.

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal communications skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across myriad departments and differing levels of seniority.
• Demonstrated success in producing culturally relevant content for diverse communities.
• Experience of working closely with business teams to identify and collaborate on revenue-generating projects, whether commercial or consumer.
• An entrepreneurial mind-set, with a focus on new opportunities for stories and areas for audience growth.
• Proven history of delivering exceptional content in a multi-channel environment, with an innovative approach to using digital tools.
• Demonstrated experience in building a culture of trust and inclusion and leading through organizational and cultural change.
• Confident and experienced public speaker.
• 10-15+ years of experience in a senior editorial role, leading teams across digital, video, and print media
• Strong business acumen, excellent editing and proofreading skills, networking and interpersonal skills, and the ability to guide a team towards business goals.
• A flair for storytelling and a proven track record of driving culture and identifying trends and topics to cover - and determining the platforms on which they should run.

The expected base salary range for this position is from $250,000 -$350,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates may also be eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation.
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.
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.