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VOGUE
PROMOTIONS
Promotions Art Director - 200
(8-month Fixed Term Contract)
Vogue Promotions is looking for an experienced Promotions Art
Director fluent in commissioning photographers, models,
hair/makeup, stylists etc. and comfortable organising large-scale
fashion and beauty shoots both in the UK and internationally.
The candidate must have strong art directorial skills, an
understanding of promotions and be swift at coming up with
imaginative pitch concepts and responding to creative
briefs.
The successful candidate will also be competent in InDesign,
Photoshop and Illustrator, full of initiative, organised and
capable of working quickly and efficiently within a small
team. This is a client facing position so the ability to
present concepts and interpret client needs is
fundamental.
Applications including a
cover letter and CV to recruitment@condenast.co.uk
with your name, the job title and reference number in the subject
box.
WIRED
EDITORIAL
Editorial Assistant
(6-month Internship Paid at National Minimum
Wage)
WIRED is offering an editorial internship beginning in July at
its London office on a six-month fixed term
basis. This presents a rare and valuable opportunity to
participate in magazine production at the highest level. The
successful candidate will also be offered the chance to
continue his or her relationship with WIRED by contributing to the
magazine on a freelance basis. We are looking for an energetic,
driven individual who can show evidence of being committed to
journalism as a career. Candidates must also demonstrate a close
familiarity with the magazine and understand its particular
editorial and design requirements.
The editorial intern will be actively involved in generating
ideas for the various magazine sections; writing items as required;
researching and fact-checking; liaising with contributors and
performing other tasks as required in the busy production schedule
of a monthly magazine.
To apply, please send us all the following:
a) A concise letter explaining why you are passionate about
being a WIRED editorial intern. It should demonstrate that you have
a close understanding of the magazine and include your dates of
availability.
b) Your current CV.
c) A further document containing:
i) Two ideas for WIRED feature articles, and two ideas for
shorter items suitable for the Start or Play sections.
ii) Brief details of potential sources that you would use to
research the following (you do not need to provide the actual
statistics):
a) Germany's carbon footprint.
b) Britain's most prolific email spammer.
iii) Three items that might appear in WIRED's Wired/Tired/Expired
table.
To apply for this position,
please email the above 3 documents to interns@wired.co.uk.
Please title the subject field of your email:
Editorial internship.
NICHOLAS COLERIDGE'S
OFFICE
Executive Assistant to President, Condé Nast International
/ Managing Director, Condé Nast Britain,
Nicholas Coleridge
Job Reference: 199
A rare opportunity has arisen to join
Condé Nast as Executive Assistant to Nicholas Coleridge.
Nicholas Coleridge
Nicholas Coleridge CBE is President of Condé Nast International
and Managing Director of Condé Nast Britain. Condé Nast
publishes more than 100 magazines and 80 branded websites in 24
markets globally and publishes Vogue, Glamour, GQ, The
World of Interiors, House & Garden, Condé Nast
Traveller, Tatler, Brides, Wired, Love, Vanity Fair, as well
as Condé Nast Johansens in the UK.
Job Purpose
To provide top level business and personal support to the
President & Managing Director, maintaining a professional
demeanour at all times.
Key Skills & Qualifications
Educated to degree level (or equivalent) with proven experience
supporting at board level, ideally within the publishing or
creative sector. Good grammar and spelling, drafting, writing and
proof-reading abilities are essential. A flair for research and
lateral thinking is an absolute must. Familiarity and proficiency
with foreign languages beneficial but by no means essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Comprehensive and advanced secretarial support, including
extensive diary management and travel arrangements (domestic and
international).
- Producing, drafting and proof-reading correspondence.
- Assisting with the preparation of business materials especially
Company documents.
- Reviewing and summarising business reports and documents.
- Coordinating a variety of business meetings, making sure
Nicholas Coleridge is fully briefed in advance and that all
appropriate material is collated afterwards.
- Communicating instructions to colleagues and providing any
feedback.
- Planning and organising meetings, events, staff functions,
arranging accommodation and special requirements as necessary.
- Ensuring all actions from meetings and correspondence are
implemented and recorded.
- Line managing the Junior Assistant and Chauffeur.
- Where appropriate, making decisions in Nicholas Coleridge's
absence on any issues which can be resolved.
- Liaising with a wide and varied range of business and personal
contacts; management of all associated scenarios and
situations.
- Prioritising and managing multiple projects simultaneously
whilst supporting Nicholas Coleridge on a day-to-day basis.
- Any additional duties as required.
Applications including a
cover letter and CV to recruitment@condenast.co.uk
with your name, the job title and reference number in the subject
box.
VOGUE INDIA
Picture Editor
Condé Nast India is seeking an
experienced Picture Editor with a passionate interest in modern and
archival photography to join Vogue India's editorial team in
Mumbai.
The job involves commissioning
photography, in collaboration with the Art Director and the
Features Departments, as well as organising photo shoots and
liaising externally with photographers, agents, hair and make-up
artists, production houses and both international and Indian photo
libraries. It also involves all the regular tasks of a busy picture
Department, from scanning images for layouts, returns, and ordering
prints for repro, to researching and buying photography for all
sections of the magazine. They will also be responsible for
managing the budget and photographer contracts. The Picture Editor
liaises with department heads, rights and syndication departments,
and is responsible for creating and maintaining the many
photo-story files and the Vogue India archive kept by the
department.
The person we are looking for will need to be comfortable
working as part of a team, extremely well organised, confident and
efficient, with a pleasant telephone manner and good people skills.
They must be competent at organising photo shoots both within India
and internationally. Computer literacy is essential as well as
strong Adobe Photoshop CS. Some experience of data management
systems would be useful but is not essential.
Contact careers@condenast.in with
your latest CV (preferably PDF), samples, links or copies of your
recent work and highlights.
VOGUE
INDIA
Copy Chief
Condé Nast India is seeking a
talented full-time Copy Chief to join Vogue India's editorial team
in Mumbai.
He/she will create story briefs in
consultation with the section editors, edit stories written both
in-house and by freelancers and provide innovative headlines and
decks for stories. The successful candidate must be able to ensure
that all articles are of international standard in terms of
quality, style and flair. Also, excellent leadership, motivational
and organizational skills are required, as this role will require
close monitoring of shipping deadlines.
The candidate should have a minimum
of 5 years' experience in editing copy, of which at least 2 years
should be experience on a magazine or newspaper. The successful
applicant will have an excellent handle on grammar, keen attention
to detail and a good understanding of the magazine's voice as well
as the confidence to make sound decisions under pressure.
Contact careers@condenast.in with
your latest CV-preferable PDF- and samples, links or copies of your
recent work and highlights.
CONDÉ NAST PUBLICATIONS
UK LIMITED
PA to Finance Director, Pam Raynor - 198
Condé Nast UK is seeking a
confident and proactive PA to support the Finance Director, Pam
Raynor.
The role as PA includes providing
administrative support in financial, legal, trademark, copyright
and company secretarial activities - e.g. arranging meetings,
dealing with correspondence and liaising with contacts both inside
and outside Condé Nast.
In addition, there is also the
opportunity to gain experience in other areas of the company with
responsibility for portfolio requests, the distribution of
complimentary prints for all magazines, checking of terms and
conditions for competitions and other promotional activities.
A self starter with plenty of
initiative, good communication skills and a friendly telephone
manner are essential together with typing and ideally, some basic
spreadsheet experience. Strong organisational skills and an
eye for detail are needed together with a reasonable head for
figures.
Applications including a
cover letter and CV to recruitment@condenast.co.uk
with your name, the job title and reference number in the
subject box.
WIRED
ADVERTISING
Account Executive - 197
WIRED is looking for an experienced and motivated Account
Executive responsible for managing and building business as a
crucial member of the busy commercial team. The successful
candidate needs to be an experienced salesperson with excellent
project management skills and an eye for detail.
The ideal candidate will preferably have experience of trading
within agencies.. A strong knowledge of WIRED is essential as is
the ability to contribute new and fresh ideas in this fast
developing team. The successful candidate will have strong
communication skills, as well as experience in dealing with clients
and agencies. In addition they will have excellent multitasking and
time management skills.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a well organised,
ambitious sales person to work in a very busy but exciting
cross-platform sales environment.
Applications including a
cover letter and CV to recruitment@condenast.co.uk
with your name, the job title and reference number in the subject
box.
WIRED ADVERTISING
PA / Advertising Assistant / Events
Coordinator - 196
Wired is looking for an efficient and
organised individual to assist the Publisher, help to
ensure the smooth running of the advertising department, and
coordinate WIRED events.
The successful candidate must be happy to turn their hand to a wide
variety of tasks. Good computer skills, accuracy and an ability to
get on with people at all levels are essential. Candidates
must be able to work under pressure and manage
deadlines.
The successful applicant will be a key player in
a forward-thinking, dynamic team. Some understanding and
enthusiasm for WIRED's content is preferred.
Applications including a
cover letter and CV to recruitment@condenast.co.uk
with your name, the job title and reference number in the subject
box.
THE WORLD OF INTERIORS
ADVERTISING
Acting Senior Account Manager / Acting
Advertising Manager - 195
(Maternity Cover Contract)
A rare opportunity has arisen to join the sales team at The
World of Interiors. Dependent on experience, we are seeking a
Senior Account Manager or Acting Advertising
Manager to cover for a maternity.
This is a senior position within the team and the successful
candidate will be responsible for a wide variety of interior
clients plus a number of agencies - many of which are amongst the
top spending clients within the business. As Advertising
Manager/Senior Account Manager there will be general day to day
management responsibilities which include supporting the team as
well as the Advertising Director.
We are looking for someone with proven client and agency experience
that is confident, hard working, adaptable and ultimately
passionate about The World of Interiors.
To be considered you must have considerable and relevant sales
experience and ideally possess top-level agency and client
contacts. The ability to be a team player is essential. This
role is at the heart of the engine room of our business, the
ability to work hard under pressure whilst maintaining a positive
and constructive disposition is a prerequisite.
Applications including a
cover letter and CV to recruitment@condenast.co.uk
with your name, the job title and reference number in the subject
box.
INTERNATIONAL
PERMISSIONS
Junior Coordinator - 194
The International Permissions team is looking for a junior
member to join our busy and challenging department.
The UK International Permissions team facilitates the exchange
of material within Condé Nast; coordinating with Condé Nast titles
around the world to provide original British material to other
titles within the Condé Nast umbrella, thereby providing a range of
benefits to the group as a whole.
This role involves processing information regarding copyright,
costs and image data for individual features and contributors. The
successful candidate will be required to liaise with international
Condé Nast staff, Condé Nast contributors, agents and on occasion
subjects, to ensure the smooth running of the requesting system.
You will also work with the other members of the International
Permissions team to syndicate UK Condé Nast material to third
parties, liaising with contributors and agents as well as the
external client. This will require a very basic knowledge of
copyright regulations.
You will work closely with the Editorial Business department for
all queries regarding rights and costs. You will also work
alongside Condé Nast International to ensure the successful
implementation of their strategies and provide information required
for reports and future planning.
We are looking for a fast learner with strong communication and
organisational skills. An ability to work to deadlines is a must,
as is being a team player. The successful candidate will have a
degree (or equivalent), and will be adept at using Photoshop and
Adobe InDesign.
Applications including a
cover letter and CV to recruitment@condenast.co.uk
with your name, the job title and reference number in the subject
box.
TATLER
EDITORIAL
Designer - 193
Tatler is looking for a talented Designer to join the art team
of the UK's oldest, luxury, glossy society, fashion and lifestyle
title.
Reporting to the Art Director, the Designer will be required to
come up with visual ideas for pages and features, and to develop
them from planning meetings to the printed page. This is a great
opportunity for an imaginative and ambitious designer with a
passion for consumer magazines and an awareness of current
affairs.
The successful applicant will be bursting with ideas, be highly
motivated, enthusiastic, proactive and hugely creative with an
in-depth knowledge of Photoshop and Adobe InDesign. He/she will
also have a chance to commission illustrations and gain photo-shoot
experience.
Artistic flair, spatial awareness and a real talent for layout,
typography and conceptual design are essential.
Only those with a spring in
their step need apply.
To apply for this
position send your CV with a covering letter and examples of your
work to recruitment@condenast.co.uk
by 10th May 2013.
EDITORIAL
BUSINESS
International Permissions Assistant - 192
(6-month Internship)
Condé Nast is seeking an Assistant to join this busy and
challenging Editorial Business department on a 6-month fixed term
basis.
The UK International Permissions team facilitates the exchange
of material within Condé Nast; coordinating with Condé Nast titles
around the world to provide original British material to other
titles within the Condé Nast umbrella.
We are looking for a bright, efficient and enthusiastic
individual to provide essential support to the International
Permissions team and the Director of Editorial Administration and
Rights.
This role is administrative and research-based, so the right
candidate will be highly organised and methodical, with strong
communication skills. You will be able to work to deadlines, and
learn quickly in a busy environment. As the assistant to the
Director of Editorial Administration and Rights, a good telephone
manner and experience of managing a diary are essential.
The ideal candidate will have a degree (or equivalent), and will
preferably be adept at using Photoshop and Adobe InDesign.
Applications including a
cover letter and CV to recruitment@condenast.co.uk
with your name, the job title and reference number in the subject
box.
GQ STYLE
EDITORIAL
Designer - 190
(Freelance Position)
GQ STYLE is seeking a talented Designer to join its busy
editorial team for Issue 17. The successful candidate will have
experience of working on a consumer magazine or commercial design
desk, and come armed with bundles of enthusiasm for all things
design and layout.
He or she will work directly with the Creative Director and
Editor to execute their vision and contribute fresh ideas for
individual page layouts and the overall design and feel of the
magazine. Excellent time-keeping and organisational skills are a
must, and the ideal candidate will have a slick proficiency in
InDesign, PhotoShop and Illustrator, and be brimming with ideas for
typography, illustrations and photographs.
Applications including
a cover letter and CV to recruitment@condenast.co.uk
with your name, the job title and reference number in the subject
box.
GQ STYLE
EDITORIAL
Production Editor - 189
(Freelance Position)
GQ STYLE is looking for a first-rate Production Editor to work
on Issue 17 of its men's fashion magazine. The ideal candidate will
have a wealth of print-production and sub-editing experience as
well as a familiarity with tablet production. He/she will also have
an interest in all things fashion, with a thorough knowledge of
everything pop culture, from record labels to fashion houses,
British artists to American cable-TV stars.
He or she will be responsible for sub-editing copy, writing
sharp display and proof reading pages, as well as updating the
flatplan with the Managing Editor, maintaining the flow of copy and
pages through the magazine to repro and ensuring that the
production schedule is kept.
Applications including a cover letter and CV to recruitment@condenast.co.uk
with your name, the job title and reference number in the subject
box.
VOGUE
EDITORIAL
Designer - 188
VOGUE is looking for a dedicated, innovative and
talented designer to join its Art Department to work both on print
and digital platforms. Successful candidates will already have high
standards in magazine craft and be experienced in tablet editions
and other digital applications. They will have enthusiasm for the
Vogue brand and its design history, must be able to work to strict
deadlines with precision and flair, and manage well under
pressure.
A profound understanding of Adobe CS and Adobe Digital
Publishing Suite (Adobe DPS) is essential. Knowledge of working
with Adobe Edge and HTML5 is also useful.
Applicants should be able to provide examples of previous work
both in print and apps.
Applications including a
cover letter and CV to recruitment@condenast.co.uk
with your name, the job title and reference number in the subject
box.
CONDÉ NAST
JOHANSENS
Digital Marketing Manager - 182
Condé Nast Johansens is seeking a Digital Marketing
Manager to join their small team in Central London. Recommending a
unique collection of the best luxury hotels, spas, villas and
venues throughout the world, the Condé Nast Johansens seal of
approval has been trusted by consumers and travel professionals for
over 30 years. With the website experiencing rapid growth and a
modernisation of the brand currently underway, this is an extremely
exciting time to join the Condé Nast Johansens team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Manage the maintenance of the CNJ website including updating
content and resolving technical problems in conjunction with Condé
Nast Digital
- Deliver the digital marketing strategy in order to
significantly increase awareness, traffic and conversions,
specifically through SEO, social media, email marketing and content
marketing
- Manage the development of the CNJ website, the CNJ iPad app,
and other new products, working closely with the Group Publishing
Director in order to asses and prioritise the development
needs
- Implement the SEO strategy and manage all activity both in
house and with external agencies, including website and content
optimisation, link building and content marketing campaigns
- Develop the email marketing strategy to grow the consumer
database and deliver our newsletter schedule
- Implement the social media strategy to grow and engage our
audiences across a variety of platforms
- Identify opportunities to develop partnerships for marketing
initiatives that increase awareness and drive traffic to the
website
- Management of display advertising campaigns across the Condé
Nast network and partner websites
The successful candidate must have proven experience of
online marketing and website management, including:
- Delivering digital marketing strategies with proven ROI
- Analysing, optimising and reporting on website performance
using tools such as Google Analytics
- A thorough understanding of SEO and proven experience
implementing successful SEO campaigns
- Developing websites to improve user journey and onsite
conversions
- Managing and editing websites using a CMS
- Managing agencies
The ideal candidate will have extensive digital marketing
management experience within publishing or a creative environment,
a strong understanding of brand identity and brand communications
as well as experience in managing and leading a team.
Applications including a
cover letter and CV to recruitment@condenast.co.uk
with your name, the job title and reference number in the subject
box.
TATLER
EDITORIAL
Picture Editor - 177
TATLER is seeking an
experienced Picture Editor with a passionate interest in modern and
archival photography to join its editorial department.
The job involves commissioning
photography, in collaboration with the Art Director and the
Features Department, as well as organising photo shoots and
liaising externally with photographers, agents, house-owners and
photo libraries. It also involves all the regular tasks of a busy
picture Department, from scanning images for layouts, returns, and
ordering prints for repro, to researching and buying photography
for the travel and arts pages amongst others. The Picture Editor
liaises with department heads, the Condé Nast Library, rights and
syndication departments, and is responsible for creating and
maintaining the many photo-story files kept by the
department.
The person we are looking for will need to be comfortable working
as part of a small team, extremely well organised, confident and
efficient, with a pleasant telephone manner and good 'people
skills'. They must be competent at organising photo shoots, and
experienced at editing film. Computer literacy is essential as well
as strong Adobe Photoshop CS. Some experience of data management
systems would be useful but is not essential.
Only those with a great
attitude and a spring in their step need apply.
Please note: The
closing date for this role is Wednesday 3rd April
2013.
Applications including a
cover letter and CV to recruitment@condenast.co.uk
with your name, the job title and reference number in the subject
box.
CONDÉ NAST
DIGITAL UK
Web Developer - 174
'Reach millions
of people through C# and .Net'
Join the team
behind www.vogue.co.uk, www.wired.co.uk, www.gq.co.uk and
more.
Our team is focused on innovating how content is
experienced on the internet. Work with a talented and
high-performing team of Information Architects, Designers and
Developers passionate about using (and inventing) exciting new
tools and techniques. The environment is sociable, and developers
enjoy powerful development machines with multiple large screens to
work in the way you find productive.
You will be free to move your focus between C#,
front-end architecture or cloud-infrastructure, and you will be
able to grow your skill level in whichever speciality you are most
passionate about. If you are interested in doing so, you will be
able to influence the processes by which our disciplines work
together to deliver projects.
Core Technologies you should be familiar
with:
- C# for View-Models and decoupled shareable components
- Razor, for front-end view generation
- HTML, CSS and Javascript
- Distributed Version Control (git/mercurial) and TeamCity
Technologies you will have the chance to work
on:
- AWS EC2 and Azure architecture and scripting
- Mono and MonoTouch (for Android and iOS)
- Powershell
- NoSQL architectures
Applications including a
cover letter and CV to recruitment@condenast.co.uk
with your name, the job title and reference number in the subject
box.
CONDÉ NAST
INTERNATIONAL
PA to Director of Talent / Project Assistant -
148
Condé Nast International's newly
appointed Director of Talent requires an extremely efficient,
highly organised and enthusiastic PA to provide complete
administrative support. This role entails diary management,
correspondence, and organisation of both internal and external
meetings.
In particular, the candidate
will:
- Manage the busy diary of the Director of Talent, including
meetings, calls and extensive travel arrangements
- Manage expenses, administrate regular business reporting and
organise events and travel
- Compiling data on systems for an internal and external database
of talent
- Assist in preparing speeches and presentations
- Monitoring social media networks such as LinkedIn and
Twitter
- Responsible for administering confidential information on a
daily basis
- Undertake various special projects relating to international HR
communication and reporting
Good communication skills and a friendly telephone manner are
essential as the position involves constant liaison with key
stakeholders in the business as well as contacts and clients
outside Condé Nast.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience as a PA within a
recruitment, commercial or creative environment and be proficient
on all MS Office packages including Word and Excel. Experience
working with an HR/Recruitment database would be an advantage.
Applications including a
cover letter and CV to recruitment@condenast.co.uk
with your name, the job title and reference number in the
subject box.
To apply for any of these
jobs, please send a covering letter and CV to:
HR/Personnel
Department
The Condé Nast Publications Ltd
Vogue House
Hanover Square
London
W1S 1JU
recruitment@condenast.co.uk