Head of Editorial Content

Condé Nast is seeking a Head of Editorial Content for Condé Nast Traveller Germany (CNT).

The role will be responsible for developing content strategies for Germany to drive editorial excellence, audience growth and revenue in the local market as well as contributing and executing ideas for global editorial projects and revenue-forward partnerships. This role reports to Divia Thani, Global Editorial Director, CNT.

Accountabilities/ Responsibilities

Provide vision and leadership to the editorial staff, ensuring the brand voice, tone, visuals, and messaging is on point

Work closely with CNT global leadership to align and execute global strategy in Germany

Contribute story, talent, and strategic ideas to all global editorial projects, including content shared across print editions and the digital network

Set and oversee CNT Germany's digital editorial direction and strategy across site, social and video (aligned with overall global priorities) to grow audience and drive digital revenue

Oversee the CNT Germany print edition, commissioning local content, adapting global content and customizing the line-up. Oversee content production on all channels and platforms while maintaining the highest quality journalism

Work closely with Director of Operations and/or Digital Director to implement digital and social best practices

Work closely with Editorial Operations team to plan and manage editorial content budgets for print, and editorial content efficiencies for digital, video, and social

Cultivate storytelling and internal talent to drive growth and engagement across all platforms

Work in partnership with the Condé Nast leadership team to produce a product that meets all the Condé Nast standards and expectations

Collaborate with the commercial teams to maintain existing business relationships, establish and cultivate new clients, and produce branded content projects

Collaborate with the consumer teams as an editorial partner in support of revenue (subscriptions, memberships, e-commerce, experiential, and more) and retention efforts

Act as in-market brand ambassador, hosting events and liaising with clients as required

Work closely with local HR, Finance, Director of Operations and Global Editorial Director to bring on new hires

Manage local editorial team including goal setting, resolving HR issues, and focusing on building team morale.

Skills & Qualification :

A minimum of 10 years of experience leading teams in digital, video, and print media - ideally in a global company

A love of storytelling and passion for travel

Passion for CNT’s cultural point of view and commitment to setting local editorial vision in line with global editorial direction

Extremely strong editorial skills and experience assigning and editing multi-platform content and working to strict deadlines

Proven leader with ability to empower, mentor and inspire a nimble editorial team

Creative and innovative thinker who will bring inventive new ideas to editorial development

Robust network of contacts within the travel and luxury industries as well as relationships with celebrities, chefs, artists and other tastemakers

A deep-understanding of travel through the lens of culture

High energy, curiosity and passion, with wide interests from fashion to art to film to sports

English and German language proficiency