Cond Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms. The company's portfolio includes many of the world's most respected and influential media properties including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Self, GQ, The New Yorker, Cond Nast Traveler/Traveller, Allure, AD, Bon Apptit and Wired, among others. Job Description Location: New York, NY AD is the international authority on design and architecture. AD provides exclusive access to the world's most beautiful homes and the fascinating people who live in them, bringing its audience a wealth of information on architecture and interior design, art and antiques, travel destinations, and extraordinary products; its AD100 list of top architects and designers is one of the industry's most relied-upon indexes of talent. Every day AD inspires millions of affluent readers to redesign and refresh their lives through a multiplatform presence that includes print and digital editions, social media, signature events, and the brand's website, archdigest.com. AD is looking for a Senior Commerce Editor to support the brand's shopping efforts across several critical categories-specifically sleep, soft goods, furniture, decor, and bedding. Candidates should possess a fascination with design and decor as they show up in our everyday lives and the culture at large as well as a passion for service journalism and product recommendations that support our readers. The person in this role will report to the Associate Commerce Director. Critical to the role is experience working with editorial and cross functional teams, as well as third party partners and a team of dedicated writers and editors. The role is responsible for developing, editing, and publishing stories on a daily basis and driving performance to meet ambitious revenue growth targets. The role requires strong editing skills and deep familiarity with journalistic best practices in commerce publishing, as well as deep knowledge of search engine optimization. Responsibilities:
- Edit/publish 8-10 articles per week, focusing on service-minded shopping roundups with a heavy focus on sleep, furniture, and decor products.
- Work closely with teammates and freelancers to take content from pitch to publication and meet revenue needs.
- Rigorously fact-check and line-edit drafts.
- Maintain AD's brand, voice, and aesthetic guidelines across all content and channels.
- Partner with the Associate Commerce Director, data analysts, and third-party partners to ensure content is monetized effectively.
- Maintain and edit calendar with realistic deadlines and publish dates.
- Work cross-functionally with cross-functional AD stakeholders to achieve editorial excellence and growth strategies across all platforms, including social, newsletter, and video.
- Understand various analytics metrics, and take action to meet targets as needed.
- Team leadership and career development of the content and production teams to develop a best-in-class multi-skilled commerce team that successfully blends creativity with business insights.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements: - A minimum of six years of commerce editing experience.
- Experience in service journalism required and specific product recommendations preferred.
- A passion for design and home decor.
- Deep understanding of affiliate and SEO best practices.
- Proven experience managing several editorial staffers at different levels, from top-editing to one-on-one performance feedback.
- Ability to produce conversational, approachable commerce stories that are factually accurate, and that motivate and inspire readers.
- Strong organizational skills, self-directed work style, and polished communication skills.
The expected base salary range for this position is from $85,000-$110,000. 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. Cond 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.