Location:
London, GBCondé Nast is a global media company, home to iconic brands including Vogue, GQ, Glamour, AD, Vanity Fair and Wired, among many others. Our award-winning content reaches 84 million consumers in print, 367 million in digital and 379 million across social platforms, and generates more than 1 billion video views each month.
We are headquartered in London and New York, and operate in 31 markets worldwide, including China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico & Latin America, Spain, Taiwan, the U.K. and the U.S., with local licence partners across the globe.
The Role
As Social Video Producer-Editor you will create and nurture a social-first, digital video IP portfolio focused on English language content for the Food brands (Bon Appétit and Epicurious), with ambition for global appeal. This role will be responsible for producing and editing social video for publishing on Instagram, TikTok, and other new emerging social platforms.
The purpose of this role is to build social series from the ground up, driving audience growth and engagement, delivering on Condé Nast’s preeminent portfolio of brands in the forms of:
Original social content for global digital platforms (e.g. TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts), with a focus on premium, scalable quality
Social coverage on our video productions in New York
Video franchises that transcend platforms and markets
Video coverage and coordination of live cultural events
This role is based in London and reports to the Senior Director, Content Production. Additional key collaborators will include brands’ Programming and Development leads, Editorial Director, and Social and Audience Development team.
The candidate should possess knowledge of the food and restaurant industry. Culinary experience is not required. They should have experience working for a notable brand or entertainment publication. They should have key time management skills and a team player mindset.
What will you be doing?
Ideate and execute new social video series for TikTok, Instagram, and other social first platforms for Bon Appetit UK
Serve as the production lead on social video shoots
Generate ideas for existing series as well as new pilots specific for short-form social platforms
Edit social videos filmed on location
Maintain visual best practices of series and pilots with brand stakeholders
Produce pilots and established series for social
Prepare finalised social videos for publishing on-app for TikTok and Instagram
Collaborate continuously with Content Planning & Analysis, brand editorial, and Audience Development to engage existing fans and appeal to new viewers and advertisers
Maintain awareness and provide social support to all brand initiatives — including new columns, series, podcasts, and events
Manage pre-production and post-production processes, including, but not limited to, shoot schedules, budgets, and creative outlines
Collaborate with all editorial teams to have their work represented on social (cooking team, foodways team, drinks team, etc.)
Stay up to date on evolving features, trends, and popular social platforms
Requirements:
Experience in food media
Experience in the digital media space as a content creator with an inclusive style that garners respect and trust across stakeholders and team members
Established creative sensibility with an excellent track record of producing and overseeing social content execution
Experience creating social content from the ground up primarily using iPhone to capture
Experience with Adobe video editing software
Deep-seeded knowledge of internet culture and digital video landscape (e.g. Instagram, TikTok, et. al), the unique elements of each video platform and what makes particular videos successful on those platforms
A finger on the pulse of social trends across TikTok and Instagram
Proven ability to operate, balancing long-term value with near-term business goals, ability to manage heavy workload and prioritize appropriately
Entrepreneurial, strategic and holistic mindset, eagerness to learn and build, and a reputation as an innovative, adaptable and proactive “doer” with a desire to differentiate Condé Nast from the competition
Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
Strong interpersonal communication skills (written and oral) with an emotionally intelligent communication style
Successful experience navigating matrixed organisations
Experience within a start-up or new line of business within a large, highly leveraged company
Exhibit and set a culture of professionalism and results-oriented purpose
Familiarity with the brands and businesses of Condé Nast
What benefits do we offer?
25 days holiday and extra days of annual leave for life events
Core hours
Competitive pension scheme
Bupa Private Healthcare
Enhanced maternity leave and family leave
Season ticket loans
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance programme
Bring your dog to work
A wide variety of wellness benefits including gym discounts
Discounts and Magazine Subscriptions
Employee Resource Groups to provide a platform for employees to identify shared objectives, exchange ideas, and work on community priorities for our global workforce
Condé Nast Learning Hub where you’ll find all Condé Nast-developed learning courses and training, and over 16,000+ courses in seven local languages
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.