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Overview:

GQ is looking for a seasoned editorial leader to oversee its award-winning digital video programming for GQ globally. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of overseeing development and production in digital video (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, FAST, etc.) and excellent storytelling and editorial skills, including ideas for key celebrity and on-air talent partnerships. In addition, this individual will have a keen eye for ambitious projects, generating ideas that nurture and grow GQ's culture-defining presence holistically.

The person in this role will be a strategic partner and liaison across the Conde Nast ecosystem, including GQ Editorial, Commercial, and Consumer organizations.

The position will report directly into Will Welch, GQ's Global Editorial Director.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead, shape, and implement the programming strategy and vision for all of GQ's global digital video channels, with a special focus on GQ US, GQ Sports, and British GQ's multi-faceted video slates, using a combination of strong data analysis and excellent editorial judgment.

• Establish an on-brand, cohesive look and feel of video content across platforms and across markets

• Uphold GQ sensibilities, quality standards, and values, as well as shepherd key talent relationships and innovation in service of building a robust content pipeline across existing and new platforms.

• Drive storytelling development and execution, bringing fresh perspective to the slate of content across the GQ brands.

• Oversee the programming planning process from start to finish, including establishing a video editorial calendar and forecasting the video programming slate to meet or exceed established KPIs and yield strong audience engagement, while driving cultural relevance.

• Lead the development team in brainstorming sessions to generate ideas for new pilots and preexisting series, and create profitable IP from pre-production to post production; ideate video strategy around live events to drive audience and revenue as needed

• Serve as the primary video liaison across Editorial, Commercial, Consumer, and Business Affairs departments

• Oversee team of programming professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and leadership throughout the video lifecycle.

• Work closely with global video teams to share video best practices, expand successful franchises and build monetizable opportunities across global network. Work closely with editorial, commercial, and consumer stakeholders to drive revenue growth through video opportunities; partner with commercial teams to establish workflows for programming plan reviews and creative collaboration, with the goal of creating commercial packages to maximize revenue opportunities.

• Establish and upkeep processes that ensure creative excellence, including working closely with centralized video production and operations teams to establish workflows that deliver quality and exceptional storytelling, consistent communication, swift decision-making, efficient budgeting, scheduling, and deadline enforcement

• Review, edit, and approve preliminary and final treatments, outlines, shooting scripts, casting, production schedules, budgets, selects, graphics, music, rough cuts, fine cuts, final narration, and final versions of all applicable new programming.

• Ensure the pipeline of new content is well-maintained and that archival content is effectively resurfaced.

• Work closely with Content Planning and Analysis, Creative Optimization, and Audience Development teams to manage and monitor video channel health, understand and engage existing audiences, and support development of content that appeals to new viewers and advertisers.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• A minimum of 10+ years experience in multiplatform storytelling, including producing, developing, and programming video content on various platforms including, digital, linear, etc.

• Established creative sensibility with a deep enthusiasm for GQ's core content areas (fashion, sports, music, film, TV, grooming, wellness, etc.)

• Excellent track record of growing audience, overseeing creative execution, developing brand-appropriate digital content for programming and sustained critical success

• Demonstrated experience in building a culture of trust and inclusion

• Entrepreneurial, strategic, and holistic mindset, eagerness to learn and build, and a reputation as an innovative, adaptable, and proactive "doer" with desire to differentiate GQ and Conde Nast from the competition

• Proven ability to balance long-term value with near-term business goals, with the ability to manage heavy workload and prioritize appropriately

• Knowledge of internet culture and digital video landscape (e.g. YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, FAST), the unique elements of each video platform, and what makes particular videos successful on those platforms

• Demonstrated ability to generate multiple revenue streams driven from content

• Proven ability to proactively identify and implement effective solutions to problems and to create infrastructure

• Proven experience managing a creative team and juggling multiple-projects at once

• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

• Successful experience navigating matrixed organizations

• Creative and strategic executive who is genuinely collaborative and ready to lead

• Strong creative with tactical skills; expert level knowledge around multi-platform distribution and deep knowledge of all stages of the production and distribution process

• Strong interpersonal communication skills (written and oral) with an emotionally intelligent communication style

• Demonstrated aptitude to work closely with both internal and external producers to represent the channel needs

• Exhibit and set a culture of professionalism and results-oriented purpose

• Familiarity with the brands and businesses of Conde Nast

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 workplace.

Duties and responsibilities may be adjusted based on years of experience.

The expected base salary range for this position is from $160,000 - $180,000. 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.

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.