Senior Social Video Producer, British GQ

For more than 50 years, GQ has been the premier men’s magazine, providing definitive coverage of style and culture. With its unique and powerful design, work from the finest photographers, and a stable of award-winning writers, GQ reaches millions of leading men each month. The only publication that speaks to all sides of the male equation, GQ is simply sharper and smarter.

Job Description

Location:

London, GB

British GQ is looking for an experienced Senior Social Video Producer to lead and expand its social video efforts, overseeing the development, production and execution of premium short-form video content.

This role will be at the forefront of British GQ’s strategy to elevate its presence across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Shorts and beyond, ensuring that content is innovative, engaging and aligned with the brand’s editorial vision.

You’ll manage a Social Video Producer and work closely with editorial, talent, video and creative teams to create impactful, social-first video content. This position requires a strong editorial eye, technical production skills and the ability to balance creative storytelling with performance-driven strategy. You’ll have a deep understanding of the digital and social landscape, recognising that video needs and requirements vary across platforms – this is not a one-size-fits-all strategy.

What will you be doing?

Social Video Strategy & Production

• Lead British GQ’s social video strategy, ensuring content resonates with both existing and new audiences.
• Oversee the production of all social video content, from concept to execution, with a focus on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube Shorts.
• Manage and mentor the Social Video Producer, ensuring seamless collaboration and execution of short-form video initiatives.
• Be hands-on with shooting and editing when needed, especially during high-demand periods and tentpole events like GQ Heroes, ensuring timely and high-quality content production within a fast-paced social calendar.
• Attend and cover live events, red carpets and key industry moments, ensuring British GQ’s social video presence is dynamic and engaging.
• Maintain an agile approach to shooting and editing in fast-paced environments, ensuring quick turnaround times for event-driven content.

Content Development & Execution

• Develop and produce original social video series while also repurposing and optimizing existing content for social platforms.
• Own and maintain the British GQ social video calendar, managing shoot schedules, pre-production, post-production and publishing.
• Oversee editing and post-production, ensuring videos maintain British GQ’s high standards and storytelling excellence.
• Bring editorial concepts to life visually, ensuring that social video content is creatively compelling and aligned with the brand’s storytelling approach.
• Ideate and execute social video franchises, ensuring consistency and audience engagement across platforms.

Collaboration & Cross-Team Integration

• Work with editors, videographers and talent to create compelling videos that amplify British GQ’s editorial coverage.
• Partner with the commercial team on branded social video projects, ensuring they align with British GQ’s tone and audience.
• Coordinate with talent reps and publicists to maximize promotional opportunities for social content.
• Work closely with the editorial team to ensure social video content aligns with British GQ’s editorial voice and storytelling approach, while also identifying opportunities to integrate writers as on-camera talent and brand ambassadors in the video space.
• Build deep and collaborative lateral relationships across the British GQ and wider Condé Nast teams to enhance content strategy and execution.

Analytics & Performance Optimization

• Monitor and analyse social video performance, working closely with the Audience Development team to translate data-driven insights into strategy refinements, content optimisations and trend-driven opportunities.
• Stay ahead of social media trends and platform updates, continuously experimenting with new formats and storytelling techniques to maximize engagement and reach.

Who you are:

• Extensive experience in social media video production, content creation and editing.
• Expertise in Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, After Effects, CapCut and familiarity with in-app editing tools.
• A strong storytelling instinct and the ability to create compelling, visually engaging content.
• Deep knowledge of TikTok, Instagram and YouTube Shorts, with a proven history of growing social video engagement.
• A passion for British GQ’s core content areas, particularly men’s fashion, culture and entertainment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience mentoring junior team members.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and pivot quickly when needed.
• A collaborative, innovative mindset, eager to push the boundaries of social storytelling.
• Experience filming with iPhones, DSLR/mirrorless cameras, and basic lighting/sound equipment.
• Experience in live event video production, red carpet coverage and working with talent on social-first content.
• Familiarity with video optimisation techniques for various social platforms.

Does this sound like you?

Please upload your latest CV and portfolio , 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
• Condé Nast Learning Hub where you’ll find you’ll find all Condé 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.

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.

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