Beauty Editor, Glamour

Cond Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms. The company’s portfolio includes many of the world’s most respected and influential media properties including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Self, GQ, The New Yorker, Cond Nast Traveler/Traveller, Allure, AD, Bon Apptit and Wired, among others.

Job Description

Location:

London, GB

Glamour is looking for an Acting Beauty Editor, 12 month FTC to lead digital beauty coverage by creating authentic, engaging SEO optimized stories our readers will want to devour and share.

Reporting to the Associate Beauty Director, the ideal candidate is creative and skilled at writing and editing a range of content from relatable personal essays and insightful reported features to meaningful service pieces, celebrity roundups and trend spotlights that showcase a unique point of view.

You’ll have a pulse on the cultural conversations around beauty from new and exciting products and trends to deeper meaningful conversations around beauty and identity. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about the Glamour brand and has an authentic grasp of our beauty pillars, including diversity and authenticity.

What will you be doing?

• Write and edit daily content for Glamour’s beauty vertical, including culturally relevant news, trend galleries, product reviews and fresh perspectives on current industry topics.
• Pitch and execute competitive, exciting reported beauty and wellness features and first person reviews our readers can’t find anywhere else.
• Collaborate with the Associate Beauty Director on the annual Glamour beauty awards from inception to execution.
• Have a firm understanding of the intersection between beauty/wellness and culture.
• Work on beauty coverage during live events on the Glamour calendar, from award shows to fashion week.
• Leverage analytics reporting and social data to develop new editorial ideas that will engage core readers and attract new ones.
• Regularly contribute to social video and TikTok, working on the Trend Report franchise and collaborating with the social team as necessary to maintain a beauty presence on socials.
• Work with the commerce team to create elevated, fun beauty shopping content with an eye to revenue.
• Weigh in on beauty concepts for original shoots.
• Contribute and oversee special issues/projects as needed.
• Represent Glamour at industry events as necessary.

Who you are:

• Extensive experience in beauty editing and writing for a comparable brand.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with a proven ability to produce polished copy and consistently meet deadlines.
• Track record of original reporting and writing/editing high-trafficked posts.
• A strong roster of industry contacts in the beauty and wellness industry both brand side and professional experts.
• Seamlessly switch between first-person voice and objective tone.
• Experience using content management systems and social media platforms.
• A collaborative spirit and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Adept at headline writing and packaging.
• Deeply engaged with the broader beauty landscape beyond traditional industry channels, you excel at spotting online trends and leveraging social media to generate fresh content ideas.

Does this sound like you?

Please upload your latest CV and writing samples which outline why you're a great match for what we're looking for.

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
• 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
• Cond Nast Learning Hub where you’ll find you’ll find all Cond Nast-developed learning courses and trainings, 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.

Cond 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.