VP Communications, U.K.

Condé Nast is one of the world's most renowned media publishing companies, creating and distributing every type of media today, spanning print and digital publishing in all formats. With a portfolio of some of today's most influential brands, the company continues to grow its audience through a global operational and content infrastructure across its 12 owned and operated markets. Headquartered in New York City, the company's owned and operated markets include China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico & Latin America, Spain, Taiwan, UAE/Dubai, the U.K., and the U.S., with additional local license partners in over twenty additional markets across the globe. Lead brands include Vogue, The New Yorker, GQ, Architectural Digest, Condé Nast Traveler, Vanity Fair, Wired, Allure, Ars Technica, Bon Appétit, House & Garden, Pitchfork, Tatler, and Vogue Business.

Job Description

Location:
London, GB

Vice President, Communications, UK

Condé Nast is one of the world’s most renowned media companies creating and distributing every type of media today – print, video and film, digital, audio and social.  Our company is home to iconic brands including Vogue, The New Yorker, GQ, Glamour, AD, Vanity Fair and Wired, among many others. The company's 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 seeking a Vice President of Communications to lead our communications in the UK, a market essential to our global brand presence.

Based in London, this person will shape how Condé Nast, its brands and its leaders show up across the British media and cultural landscape. The remit spans the full breadth of the business: from Condé Nast’s commercial strategy and corporate reputation to the journalism, editors, talent and cultural moments behind brands including Vogue, GQ, WIRED, Condé Nast Traveller, Glamour, Tatler, House & Garden and The World of Interiors.

This is both a U.K. leadership role and a senior position within Condé Nast’s global communications team. The VP will lead the U.K. communications team, advise senior executives and editorial leaders, and work closely with communications colleagues around the world on issues and opportunities that increasingly cross markets.

The leadership role reports to the Global Communications Officer and the position is based in London.

Key Responsibilities

- Own Condé Nast’s communications strategy and reputation in the U.K., with a clear point of view on where the company and its brands should be part of the conversation.
- Lead corporate, business and brand communications across Condé Nast’s U.K. portfolio, spanning commercial priorities, editorial initiatives, talent, launches, partnerships and major cultural moments.
- Lead and develop the U.K. communications team, setting priorities and creating ambitious, high-quality work across a complex portfolio of brands.
- Serve as a senior member of the global communications team, working closely with the Chief Communications Officer and senior communications leadership on company-wide priorities and issues.
- Advise and position senior U.K. and European leaders on media strategy, messaging, speaking opportunities and reputation.
- Advise editorial leaders how to achieve maximum impact and external awareness for their work. Implement plans to do so.
- Build communications around Condé Nast’s journalism and editorial leadership, identifying where our editors, writers and creative talent can shape conversations beyond our own platforms.
- Bring a deep understanding of the British news, business, media, technology and cultural landscape, spotting opportunities early and knowing when Condé Nast should lead a conversation, join one or stay out of it.
- Maintain strong relationships with influential journalists and editors across national, business, trade, broadcast and cultural media.
- Lead communications through sensitive and high-profile issues, providing clear counsel to senior leaders and coordinating responses across functions and markets.
- Work closely with editorial, commercial, consumer marketing, people and other teams to turn business priorities into compelling external narratives.
- Write and oversee sharp, high-quality communications materials, from messaging and executive briefs to announcements, Q&As and statements.
- Help shape how Condé Nast communicates globally, bringing ideas, judgment and lessons from the U.K. market to the wider communications organization.

What we’re looking for

- A senior communications leader with significant experience in media, publishing, entertainment or another business where brands, talent, culture and corporate reputation intersect.
- A problem-solver that tries new approaches and unexpected ideas.
- Deep knowledge of the U.K. media landscape and strong, current relationships with the journalists and editors who shape business, media and cultural conversations.
- The ability to move comfortably between corporate reputation and brand storytelling, and to understand how the two reinforce each other.
- Excellent news judgment and a strong instinct for what makes a story, rather than simply what makes an announcement.
- A sophisticated understanding of how media consumption, platforms and influence are changing, particularly in the U.K., and what that means for modern communications.
- A track record of advising senior executives and high-profile talent, including in complex or sensitive situations.
- Significant crisis and issues-management experience, with the judgment to operate calmly and decisively when the stakes are high.
- Experience leading and developing high-performing communications teams.
- The ability to operate effectively across a global organization, building strong relationships across markets, brands and functions.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to make complicated ideas clear, concise and compelling.
- Approximately 12+ years of relevant communications experience. We are more interested in the depth and quality of that experience than where you acquired it.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams through uncertainty and change, providing a steady and confident hand during business transformation.
- Proven experience in managing enterprise-level accountability, ensuring communications strategy is seamlessly aligned with broader business objectives and cultural values.

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.