Editorial Assistant - GQ Middle East (Maternity Cover – 4 Month Contract)

Condé Nast is a global media company, home to iconic brands including Condé Nast Traveller, AD, Vogue, GQ, The New Yorker, Glamour, Vanity Fair and Wired, among many others. The company's award-winning content reaches 88 million consumers in print, 419 million in digital and 432 million across social platforms, and generates more than 1 billion video views each month.

The company is headquartered in London and New York and operates in 32 markets worldwide, including China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico & Latin America, Middle East, Spain, Taiwan, the U.K. and the U.S, with local licence partners across the globe.

Condé Nast Middle East is dedicated to producing high-quality, compelling content that connects with Middle East's most influential audiences. Our vision for our workplace is one that is centred on transparency and respect and with values that bring forward the best in all of us. We are committed to creating a culture where diverse voices and perspectives are encouraged and respected, and where all employees are equally supported in developing their careers - where people can truly be themselves and achieve their best.

Editorial Assistant, GQ Middle East

GQ Middle East is seeking an intelligent, creative and highly organised Editorial Assistant to join its growing team, supporting both print and digital platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in men’s style, culture, lifestyle, entertainment and sport, and will be confident in writing, researching and providing day to day editorial support to senior team members.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with senior editors on print: write engaging captions, headlines and standfirsts; conduct research; assist with interviews and transcriptions; support with fact checking; help coordinate shoots and editorial logistics; compile story briefs and fact sheets; maintain contact lists; and assist with general editorial administration.
• Support the digital team by writing, pitching, researching and reporting online stories across GQ’s core pillars, including style, culture, grooming, entertainment and sport.
• Monitor trends, news and emerging talent relevant to GQ’s audience, proactively pitching timely and original ideas.
• Assist with sourcing imagery and supporting content production across social and digital platforms where required.
• Build and maintain relationships with PRs, brands and industry contacts to support editorial opportunities.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of relevant experience with a design/lifestyle brand or media publisher.
• Impeccable editorial judgement, writing, and ability to capture AD’s voice to reach new and established audiences.
• Proven ability to work independently and quickly, and remain organised and efficient in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• A passion for the design category and a knowledge of its key players.
• Photoshop/video editing skills a plus