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.

Job Description

Location:

Milano, MI

The Role

Condé Nast Italy is looking for an enthusiastic Head of Editorial Content to lead the local Editorial team of Architectural Digest - the most valued global design authority - and grow the business in the Italian market. This role touches every part of the organization, including editorial, video, social / audience development, events, sales, and marketing, with a central focus on shaping and overseeing content that drives the design and architecture industry conversation forward while creating opportunities for new consumer and advertiser revenue. The ideal candidate has a detailed understanding of the local market and international design and architecture scenario, its major players and audience.

Primary Responsibilities

Oversee a team of editors to develop the concepts, packaging, and execution for all content across all platforms, to reach KPIs and satisfy commercial and consumer revenue targets

Develop strategies to drive editorial excellence, audience growth, and revenue, contribute ideas for local and global editorial projects, and bring regional expertise to global projects

With global Audience Development and local Social Media teams, refine and implement growth strategies including engagement, audience-building tactics, and special initiatives in service of KPIs and other targets and goals

Manage ongoing expenses to ensure editorial operations remain in budget

Work with the brand editorial and business leads to define and implement strategic positioning and programming for all market platforms (print, digital, video, social, events, other), maximizing consumer revenue (subscriptions, memberships, e-commerce, experiential, and more) and advertising and licensing opportunities. 

Act as the in-market brand ambassador, hosting events, providing creative direction and liaising with clients as required

With global editorial, consumer, and commercial leads, develop and execute global growth initiatives as an editorial partner in support of global revenue, member acquisition, and retention efforts. 

Manage ongoing expenses to ensure editorial operations remain in budget

Nurture talent and foster a transparent, respectful, inclusive, and collaborative team environment

Primary Skills & Qualifications

A minimum of 5 years of experience leading editorial or creative development at a media brand or similar industry

Working professional proficiency in Italian and English, written and spoken

A strong passion for Architecture, Home Decor and Design, and a detailed understanding of the local and international industry

Robust network of contacts within the industries as well as relationships with trending architects, designers, celebrities, entrepreneurs, artists and others

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

Excellent organization and ability to meet and help others meet deadlines

An entrepreneurial mindset, with a focus on new opportunities for events, stories and areas for audience growth

Excellent interpersonal communication skills

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.

Condé 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.