Director, Production & Account Management, TNY/Wired/Ars/GQ/Pitchfork

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:

New York, NY

The Production & Account Management (P&A) team is responsible for the execution of custom marketing programs across all Condé Nast brands and sales  categories, collaborating with the sales, digital operations, insights/research, creative, experiential, video and PR teams to produce content programs that include white label, branded content, custom video, native articles, events, social/digital-first content and more.  

This position is on the Production & Account Management team, owning the activation process to bring these co-branded marketing programs to life. We’re looking for an experienced strategic marketer and creative problem solver, who’s organized, adaptable and great with client services and communication. Additionally, this person will help to identify day-to-day program hurdles as well as address category-specific needs and optimizations while providing support to large-scale programs. We’re looking for someone who’s adaptable and innovative, with a handle on the rapidly evolving media and marketing industry, and is naturally collaborative and proactive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, manage, and execute branded content marketing programs across The New Yorker, GQ, WIRED, Ars Technica, and Pitchfork, spanning content creation, events, influencer programs, social campaigns, and print.
• Manage all client and agency communication while working in tandem with internal partners
• Identify potential campaign and program hurdles and optimize in real time. Foresight and forward-thinking is critical.
• Effectively manage program budgets, timelines, and content/talent agreements
• Build and nurture strategic relationships with sales leads, brand leads, creative teams, and production partners to support cross-functional goals
• Immerse within the pod’s brands to develop a nuanced understanding of each brand's voice and perspective, ensuring consistent representation across touch-points.
• Working with the editorial teams to help guide Production and Account Management marketers to ensure content remains on brand and within bounds

Requirements:

• 7-9 years qualifying experience in branded content creation, publishing, digital media or relevant brand marketing with a strong background in client services
• Candidate must have brand marketing, client management, or production experience
• Experience creating branded content, specifically video and 360° campaigns, with a curiosity for emerging approaches to branded content across social and digital platforms.
• Strong social and interpersonal communication skills are a must
• Ability to independently manage multiple activations and priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with effective time management skills.
• Ability to quickly learn and navigate several internal processes, procedures and content management systems
• Next-level attention to detail; appreciation for Google docs and trackers
• Self-starter who can work independently and within a team setting
• Positive, creative, solutions-oriented and client-focused
• Experience with Google Slides/Suite preferred, but not required

The expected base salary range for this position is from  $128,000-$145,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.

In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates may also be eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation.

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.