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Conde Nast is one of the world's most renowned media publishing companies, creating and distributing every type of media today, spanning print and digital publishing in all formats. With a portfolio of some of today's most influential brands, the company continues to grow its audience through a global operational and content infrastructure across its 12 owned and operated markets. Headquartered in New York City, the company's owned and operated markets include China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico & Latin America, Spain, Taiwan, UAE/Dubai, the U.K., and the U.S., with additional local license partners in over twenty additional markets across the globe. Lead brands include Vogue, The New Yorker, GQ, Architectural Digest, Conde Nast Traveler, Vanity Fair, Wired, Allure, Ars Technica, Bon Appetit, House & Garden, Pitchfork, Tatler, and Vogue Business.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.

House & Garden is looking for an experienced and highly organised Digital Editor to play a central role in the day-to-day running of the brand's digital editorial operation. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong Digital Editor and commissioner to help drive House & Garden's online output across web, newsletters and emerging platforms while maintaining the brand's editorial authority, visual identity and tone of voice.

The successful candidate will have significant experience editing and commissioning digital content within a design environment, alongside a strong understanding of audience behaviour, SEO, homepage strategy and publishing workflows. They will be passionate about interiors, houses, decoration, gardens and design, with excellent editorial judgement and a sharp instinct for the stories and formats that resonate with the House & Garden audience.

Reporting into the Digital Director the Digital Editor will oversee the daily digital publishing schedule, manage homepage programming and support the execution of House & Garden's digital growth strategy. They will play a key role in ensuring the brand's content output is timely, distinctive, visually compelling and optimised for audience engagement.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Digital Director to execute House & Garden's day-to-day digital editorial strategy across web, newsletters and key publishing platforms.

• Own and manage the daily digital publishing schedule, ensuring content is planned, commissioned, edited and published efficiently and strategically.

• Oversee and regularly update the House & Garden homepage, ensuring it is visually engaging, dynamic and aligned with editorial priorities, audience interests and seasonal moments.

• Commission, edit and publish digital-first stories across houses, interiors, decoration, gardens, design, lifestyle and trends.

• Support the Digital Director on commissioning priorities, helping to develop a strong pipeline of evergreen and search-led content that supports audience growth and long-term traffic performance.

• Work with Audience development and real-time analytics to inform publishing decisions and ensure content optimised for SEO, affiliate opportunities, audience engagement and platform best practice.

• Support the smooth running of daily digital workflows, ensuring deadlines, publishing schedules and editorial standards are consistently met.

• Collaborate closely with social, video, visuals and editorial teams to maximise the reach and impact of House & Garden's content.

• Deputise for the Digital Director where required and help support junior members of the digital editorial team.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with freelance writers, contributors and industry contacts across interiors, decoration and design.

Essential Skills & Requirements

• Significant experience in a senior editorial role within publishing or media.

• Strong editing, commissioning and homepage management experience.

• Excellent understanding of digital publishing workflows, SEO best practice and audience development strategies.

• Experience managing publishing schedules and working to multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong knowledge of analytics tools and confidence using performance data to inform editorial decisions.

• Demonstrable interest and knowledge in interiors, houses, decoration, gardens and design.

• Excellent editorial judgement with a strong visual eye and understanding of House & Garden's aesthetic.

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Collaborative, proactive and calm under pressure with excellent communication skills.

• Experience working with CMS platforms, newsletters and digital publishing tools

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.