Overview
As Vice President of Communications in London, you will shape Condé Nast’s reputation across the UK, guiding corporate, brand and editorial storytelling. You will lead the UK communications team, align with global priorities, and advise senior leaders on media strategy and messages. The role blends corporate reputation with brand storytelling, handling crisis and high-profile issues with clear counsel. You will drive external narratives around journalism, talent and cultural moments, influencing conversations beyond Condé Nast platforms. This is a senior, cross-market leadership role with broad impact on brand presence and culture.
Pay / Benefits
- 25 days holiday
- pension scheme
- Private Healthcare (Bupa)
- Season ticket loans
- eye tests
- wellbeing programs and flexible hours
Responsibilities
- Own the UK communications strategy and reputation with a clear point of view on brand and company conversations.
- Lead corporate, business and brand communications across the UK portfolio, including launches, partnerships and cultural moments.
- Develop and manage the UK communications team, prioritizing high-quality output across multiple brands.
- Collaborate with global communications leaders on company-wide priorities and issues.
- Advise senior UK and European leaders on media strategy, messaging, and opportunities.
- Advise editorial leaders on maximizing external impact for their work.
- Build communications around Condé Nast’s journalism and editorial leadership to shape broader conversations.
- Monitor the UK media landscape, spotting opportunities and determining when to lead, join or refrain from a conversation.
- Maintain relationships with influential journalists and editors across national and industry media.
- Lead communications during sensitive and high-profile issues with counsel to senior leaders and cross-functional alignment.
- Collaborate with editorial, commercial, marketing, people and other teams to translate business priorities into external narratives.
- Produce sharp communications materials, including messaging, briefs, Q&As and statements.
- Contribute to shaping Condé Nast’s global communicating approach by sharing UK insights.
Key requirements
- Senior leader with extensive experience in media, publishing, entertainment or similar fields where brands, talent and culture intersect.
- Strong problem-solver willing to test new approaches.
- Deep knowledge of the UK media landscape and current journalist/editor relationships.
- Ability to balance corporate reputation with brand storytelling.
- Excellent news judgment and ability to identify compelling stories.
- Understanding of changing media consumption and platforms, especially in the UK.
- Proven track record advising senior executives and high-profile talent, including in sensitive situations.
- Crisis and issues-management experience with calm, decisive judgment.
- Experience leading and developing high-performing communications teams.
- Ability to work across a global organization with cross-market collaboration.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills to simplify complex ideas.
- Approximately 12+ years of relevant communications experience.
- leadership
- strategic thinking
- relationship building
- media relations
- crisis management
- executive communications
Vice President of Communications, UK in London employer: Condé Nast
Condé Nast is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that thrives on collaboration and diversity. With a strong commitment to employee growth through the Condé Nast Learning Hub and a range of benefits including generous holiday allowances, private healthcare, and a dog-friendly office, employees are empowered to excel in their roles while enjoying a balanced lifestyle in the heart of London.
