Assistant to the Global Editorial Director, AD

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Architectural Digest, the international design authority, seeks a smart, proactive, and supremely organized Editorial Assistant to join its fast-paced editorial team in New York. This role supports the Global Editorial Director, as well as the Senior Editors on the team, maintaining the highest standards of excellence. Able to efficiently multitask and prioritize, the Editorial Assistant will create content across platforms and should be enthusiastic about design, architecture, style, and decorating.

Primary responsibilities:

• Support the Global Editorial Director and senior editors with daily operational needs including:

• Create and track calendars, meetings, events, calls, packages, and emails.

• Arrange travel, expenses, payments, and invoices.

• Coordinate social media assets for content promotion.

• Monitor reader email, and create related responses, as needed.

• Appear at local events in support of the Global Editorial Director, as needed.

• Create content and support content creation including:

• Write clever captions, heds, deks; research, transcribe interviews, edit, and optimize content; and pitch ideas and write approved stories and scripts for print, digital, and video.

• Produce monthly print content for digital use.

• Research, produce, update, and coordinate design-related features, commerce, profiles, and round-ups.

• Coordinate assets/production/permissions for global digital syndication.

• Assemble fact sheets and other story assets.

• Assist the editorial team in defining a strong, multi-platform editorial offering that speaks to a new generation of design enthusiasts.

• Keep abreast of global trends in line with global AD content.

• Assist with compiling and organizing materials for pitch meetings and run-throughs.

• Communicate with companies and PR organizations on behalf of editors.

Requirements:

• 1+ years of relevant experience at a fast-paced media or lifestyle company or brand.

• Strong editorial judgment with excellent writing, reporting, and researching skills.

• Proven ability to work independently and quickly in a deadline-driven environment, remaining organized, optimistic, and efficient.

• Superior problem-solving and communication skills, especially with challenging inquiries.

• Collaborative approach with colleagues, contributors, clients, and people at all levels.

• A passion for design, architecture, and creating beautiful content.

This is a guild position.

The expected base salary range for this position is from $61,500-$68,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.

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.

Conde 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.