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The foundation of Vogue's leadership and authority is the brand's unique role as a cultural barometer for a global audience. Vogue places fashion in the context of culture and the world we live in - how we dress, live and socialize; what we eat, listen to and watch; who leads and inspires us. Vogue immerses itself in fashion, always leading readers to what will happen next. Thought-provoking, relevant and always influential, Vogue defines the culture of fashion.Job Description

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.

The Role

We are seeking a talented and experienced Beauty & Wellness Editor to join British Vogue's award-winning team on a 12 month fixed term maternity contract.

The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing across both digital and print platforms, while also supporting the editorial team's operational needs. You will have significant experience in beauty, wellness, health writing, and editing, with an instinct for storytelling and a strong understanding of current industry trends.

Reporting into Vogue's Beauty & Wellness Director, this role will have global reach through Vogue's global syndication network, working closely with wellness editors in other markets to align on stories with both global and local resonance.

In the UK, the role will be responsible for supporting both the Beauty & Wellness Director and British Vogue Digital Director on the digital strategy for the wellness portion of the site.

What will you be doing?

• Contribute to British Vogue's reputation as a beauty and wellness authority by ideating, writing, and commissioning standout content for digital platforms, with oversight from the Beauty & Wellness Director and Digital Director.

• Pitch and write digital stories on trending beauty, health, fitness, and wellness topics.

• Lead in the ideation of original features for digital, both short and long-form, ensuring editorial innovation.

• Regularly produce articles for our digital platforms (approximately 4 per week), maintain a balanced mix of features, evergreen content, and breaking news.

• Edit and manage articles at various stages, from pitch to publish, ensuring high editorial standards, fact-checking, and adherence to Vogue's tone of voice.

• Oversee syndications from Vogue's global network, ensuring that they meet British Vogue's style guide.

• Upload content via the CMS, collaborating with the Audience Development team to optimise digital stories for SEO.

• Write and edit in-depth features on wellness trends with scientific literacy and a nuanced approach to physical and mental health topics.

• Source accurate and up-to-date evidence, and ensure meticulous fact-checking.

• Actively contribute to the commercially-minded beauty and wellness team, participating in content ideation for both editorial and commercial projects.

• Attend Vogue events and act as a British Vogue ambassador at key press events, networking with industry professionals.

• Participate in cross-department initiatives, contributing to Vogue-led events and editorial franchises.

• Manage product call-ins, maintain beauty credits, and keep the beauty cupboard organised

• Support the Beauty & Wellness Director and deputise in her absence when needed.

• Undertake any other duties as reasonably required

About you

• Minimum of 7 years of editorial experience in beauty, wellness, or health, with significant experience writing, editing, and managing both digital and print content.

• Strong industry relationships with beauty and wellness brands, including expertise in current trends.

• Excellent storytelling skills, able to translate ideas across print, digital, and social platforms.

• Proven ability to produce clean, engaging, and SEO-optimised content on tight deadlines.

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and strong time management skills.

• Experience working within a commercially-driven editorial environment, generating creative ideas for brand-led content.

• Confident in contributing to cross-departmental projects and supporting the wellness team with commercial partnerships and initiatives.

• A keen eye for visuals and design, with the ability to collaborate with creative teams to deliver visually impactful stories.

• Strong understanding of digital best practices, social video, and engagement strategies.
  

This role offers the unique opportunity to combine creativity, strategy, and wellness expertise, contributing to the ongoing success and innovation of British Vogue's beauty and wellness content.

Does this sound like you?

Please submit 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.