Senior Visuals Editor - 12 month FTC in London

As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel. We understand that time is the greatest luxury, which is why Condé Nast Traveler mines its network of experts and influencers so that you never waste a meal, a drink, or a hotel stay wherever you are in the world.

Location: London, GB

Condé Nast is a global media company, home to iconic brands including Vogue, GQ, Glamour, CN Traveller, Vanity Fair, Wired, The World of Interiors, House & Garden and Tatler, among many others. We are headquartered in New York and London and operate in 32 markets worldwide, with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers across print, digital, video and social platforms. Condé Nast thrives on collaboration, and our teams come together in the office four days a week (Monday - Thursday). We value diversity of background, views and cultures. We celebrate people for their personal qualities, skills and contributions, recognising the power our brands have to influence and shape culture.

The Senior Visuals Editor will be responsible for curating and producing innovative visual content across platforms including social, video, digital, print and experiential. Ensuring content meets brand integrity and production quality standards while remaining on schedule and budget.

What will you be doing?

• Develop strong relationships with the digital team and print visuals department to understand visual/photo needs and deliver projects accordingly.
• Secure contracts, photo fees and usage rights for all images (produced and researched), in partnership with CN legal and business affairs teams.
• Develop and propose cross-platform ideas that align with the brand's established identity and visual strategy.
• Oversee all research, image selection, credits and CMS upload/publication across platforms.
• Syndicate and commission work across the Traveller markets requiring a sound understanding of image rights and contracts.
• Cutting out product images in Photoshop and creating collages.
• Use Indesign to create social templates and dynamic images.
• Assist in monitoring and managing the digital photo budget, using sound judgment to determine when issues or decisions need to be escalated to the Visuals Director and/or Operations and Finance partners.
• Ensure all invoices are tracked and processed on time and that jobs are wrapped accurately and efficiently.

Who you are:

• Extensive industry experience in photo/visual production or related fields, with a growing book of contacts for agencies, photographers, stylists, studios, etc.
• Strong editorial judgment with demonstrated experience developing visual stories across platforms, using a detailed understanding of platform requirements.
• A highly motivated self-starter with a demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines within a dynamic and matrix environment.
• A meticulous eye for detail and impeccable organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to navigate multiple stakeholder inputs, opinions and decision-making styles effectively.
• A work style that combines innovative thinking with strong operational discipline.
• A proven enthusiasm for Condé Nast Traveller and its values as a brand.

What benefits do we offer?

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and extra days of annual leave if you move house or want to volunteer.
• You’ll have access to a competitive pension scheme, Bupa Private Healthcare, Season ticket loans and eye tests.
• We offer a range of tools to support your wellbeing, including core hours, 10 remote days (from home or a country with a Condé Nast office location), access to our Employee Assistance Programme, corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.
• We’re a dog-friendly office, plus you’ll enjoy discounts and magazine subscriptions, keeping you up to date with all things Condé Nast.
• We encourage personal and professional growth through the Condé Nast Learning Hub, where you’ll find an extensive portfolio of learning courses and training available in local languages.
• Our Employee Resource Groups provide a platform for employees to identify shared objectives, exchange ideas, and work on community priorities for our global workforce.

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.