Executive Commerce Director

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the overarching commerce strategy for WIRED across tech, home, and lifestyle categories
• Identify and launch new direct-to-consumer e-commerce experiences to disrupt traditional affiliate models
• Lead a dedicated team of writers, editors, and producers to deliver high-quality commerce content
• Build and execute audience growth strategies via newsletters and social media to drive repeat monetization
• Secure strategic alliances and multi-year contracts with tier-one retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart
• Partner with product, data, and editorial teams to optimize the on-site e-commerce experience and reduce friction
• Manage profit and loss, including revenue forecasting, personnel costs, and long-term business planning
• Synthesize consumer trends and purchasing data to inform editorial decisions and drive key commerce KPIs

Requirements

• 15 years of dedicated content and commerce experience, including experience scaling a business
• 5 years of leadership and people management experience
• Proven experience running a direct-to-consumer business, including managing first-party data
• Expertise in direct email marketing strategy to maximize audience engagement and lifetime value
• Strong vendor and partner relationship management skills with a commercial mindset
• Proficiency in Google Sheets and deep knowledge of SEO best practices
• Ability to communicate complex strategies and present results to senior executives

About the Company

Condé Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories. The company’s portfolio includes many of the world’s most respected and influential media properties, including Vogue, Vanity Fair, GQ, The New Yorker, and WIRED.