Senior Culture Editor

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee GQ’s entertainment-focused vertical, shaping editorial priorities and coverage strategy for GQ.com
• Direct fast-moving coverage spanning film, television, music, podcasts, streaming culture, digital creators, and sports
• Own day-to-day editorial programming, balancing timely news with ambitious features and enterprise reporting
• Develop recurring editorial franchises and coordinate coverage for major tentpole moments like awards seasons and festivals
• Work closely with the features team to assign, edit, and manage major profiles, interviews, and enterprise stories
• Collaborate with audience development, social, video, and creative teams to maximize the reach of entertainment coverage
• Manage editorial budgets, freelance commissioning, and contributor relationships within the vertical
• Cultivate relationships with industry sources, including publicists, studios, labels, and talent representatives

Requirements

• 7+ years of editorial experience covering entertainment, culture, media, or celebrity journalism
• Strong experience managing digital editorial programming and fast-paced cultural coverage
• Excellent editing skills with experience shaping features, profiles, and criticism
• Deep understanding of the entertainment industry and the contemporary pop culture landscape
• Strong news judgment and the ability to identify stories that resonate with a digitally engaged audience
• Experience developing editorial franchises and cross-platform storytelling initiatives
• Familiarity with audience development, social media ecosystems, and digital publishing trends

About the Company

Condé Nast is a global media company producing premium content across print, digital, video, and social platforms. Home to iconic brands including GQ, Vogue, Vanity Fair, and The New Yorker, the company reaches hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide through trusted editorial brands and innovative storytelling.