Beauty & Wellness Editor, British Vogue - 12 month FTC in City of Westminster

The foundation of Vogue’s leadership and authority is the brand’s unique role as a cultural barometer for a global audience.

Vogue places fashion in the context of culture and the world we live in – how we dress, live and socialize; what we eat, listen to and watch; who leads and inspires us.

Vogue immerses itself in fashion, always leading readers to what will happen next.

Thought‑provoking, relevant and always influential, Vogue defines the culture of fashion.

CondéNast 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 1billion consumers across print, digital, video and social platforms.

Role

We are seeking a talented and experienced Beauty & Wellness Editor to join British Vogue’s award‑winning team on a 12‑month fixed‑term maternity contract.

The successful candidate will contribute across both digital and print platforms while supporting the editorial team’s operational needs.

You will bring significant experience in beauty, wellness, health writing and editing, an instinct for storytelling and a strong understanding of current industry trends.

The role will have global reach through Vogue’s syndication network and local influence in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to British Vogue’s reputation as a beauty and wellness authority by ideating, writing and commissioning standout content for digital platforms, with oversight from the Beauty & Wellness Director and Digital Director.
• Pitch and write digital stories on trending beauty, health, fitness and wellness topics.
• Lead the ideation of original features for digital, both short and long‑form, ensuring editorial innovation.
• Produce approximately four articles per week for our digital platforms, maintaining a balanced mix of features, evergreen content and breaking news.
• Edit and manage articles at all stages, from pitch to publish, ensuring high editorial standards, fact‑checking and adherence to Vogue’s tone of voice.
• Oversee syndications from Vogue’s global network, ensuring they meet British Vogue’s style guide.
• Upload content via the CMS, collaborating with the Audience Development team to optimise stories for SEO.
• Write and edit in‑depth features on wellness trends with scientific literacy and a nuanced approach to physical and mental health topics, sourcing accurate evidence and ensuring meticulous fact‑checking.
• Contribute to the commercially‑driven beauty and wellness team, participating in content ideation for both editorial and commercial projects.
• Attend Vogue events and act as a British Vogue ambassador at key press events, networking with industry professionals.
• Participate in cross‑department initiatives, contributing to Vogue‑led events and editorial franchises.
• Manage product call‑ins, maintain beauty credits and keep the beauty cupboard organised.
• Support the Beauty & Wellness Director and deputise in her absence when required.
• Undertake any other duties as reasonably required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of editorial experience in beauty, wellness or health, with significant experience writing, editing and managing both digital and print content.
• Strong industry relationships with beauty and wellness brands and expertise in current trends.
• Excellent storytelling skills, able to translate ideas across print, digital and social platforms.
• Proven ability to produce clean, engaging and SEO‑optimised content on tight deadlines.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and strong time‑management skills.
• Experience working within a commercially‑driven editorial environment, generating creative ideas for brand‑led content.
• Confidence in contributing to cross‑departmental projects and supporting the wellness team with commercial partnerships and initiatives.
• A keen eye for visuals and design, with the ability to collaborate with creative teams to deliver visually impactful stories.
• Strong understanding of digital best practices, social video and engagement strategies.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and extra days of annual leave if you move house or want to volunteer.
• Access to a competitive pension scheme and Bupa Private Healthcare.
• Season ticket loans and eye tests.
• Core hours, 10 remote days from home or a CondéNast office location.
• Employee Assistance Programme, corporate gym membership and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Dog‑friendly office and discounts on magazine subscriptions.
• CondéNast Learning Hub with extensive training courses.
• Employee Resource Groups for community priorities.

CondéNast 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.

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