Assistant to the Editor, The World of Interiors

Condé Nast is one of the world's most renowned media publishing companies, creating and distributing every type of media today, spanning print and digital publishing in all formats. With a portfolio of some of today's most influential brands, the company continues to grow its audience through a global operational and content infrastructure across its 12 owned and operated markets. Headquartered in New York City, the company's owned and operated markets include China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico & Latin America, Spain, Taiwan, UAE/Dubai, the U.K., and the U.S., with additional local license partners in over twenty additional markets across the globe. Lead brands include Vogue, The New Yorker, GQ, Architectural Digest, Condé Nast Traveler, Vanity Fair, Wired, Allure, Ars Technica, Bon Appétit, House & Garden, Pitchfork, Tatler, and Vogue Business.Job Description

Location:

London, GB

Condé Nast is a global media company, home to iconic brands including Vogue, GQ, Glamour, CN Traveller, Vanity Fair, Wired, The World of Interiors, House & Garden and Tatler, among many others. 

We are headquartered in New York and London and operate in 32 markets worldwide, with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers across print, digital, video and social platforms.

Condé Nast thrives on collaboration, and our teams come together in the office four days a week (Monday - Thursday).

We value diversity of background, views and cultures. We celebrate people for their personal qualities, skills and contributions, recognising the power our brands have to influence and shape culture.

The World of Interiors is seeking an efficient, well-organised, and enthusiastic Assistant to support the Editor. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth, effective operation of the Editor's office within a fast-paced, creative environment. This position requires a candidate who can manage priorities, anticipate needs, and maintain the highest standards of professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Calendar & Gatekeeping: Act as the primary gatekeeper for the Editor, managing a complex calendar, prioritising meeting requests, and navigating scheduling conflicts with discretion.
• Office Management: Oversee the day-to-day running of the Editor’s office, including processing expenses, coordinating international and domestic travel arrangements, and managing general administrative duties.
• Editorial & Administrative Support: Provide high-level support for editorial meetings, including documentation, preparation of materials, and follow-ups. Assist with internal and external communications on behalf of the Editor.
• Project & Event Coordination: Assist in pulling together events, projects, and special initiatives for The World of Interiors, ensuring all logistics run seamlessly.
• Liaison: Serve as a key point of contact, liaising effectively with colleagues at all levels, external contributors, and partners with diplomacy and confidence.
• Support Creative Director at Large: Provide support to the Creative Director at Large, including schedule and calendar management, shoot logistics and travel coordination.

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: Previous experience in an assistant or executive support role, ideally within the media or publishing industry.
• Organisational Mastery: Meticulous organisational and time-management skills, with a demonstrated ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including a professional telephone manner and the ability to draft clear correspondence.
• Mindset: Proactive, solutions-oriented, and calm under pressure. You possess a "can-do" mentality and the ability to adapt quickly as priorities change. Confidence and enthusiasm balanced by humility and willingness to learn. 
• Professionalism: High level of emotional intelligence, sound judgement, and discretion, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in G-Suite and general office administrative tools.

What benefits do we offer? 

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and extra days of annual leave if you move house or want to volunteer. 

• You’ll have access to a competitive pension scheme, Bupa Private Healthcare, Season ticket loans and eye tests.

• We offer a range of tools to support your wellbeing, including core hours, 10 remote days (from home or a country with a Condé Nast office location), access to our Employee Assistance Programme, corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.
• We’re a dog-friendly office, plus you’ll enjoy discounts and magazine subscriptions, keeping you up to date with all things Condé Nast.

• We encourage personal and professional growth through the Condé Nast Learning Hub, where you’ll find an extensive portfolio of learning courses and training available in local languages.
• Our Employee Resource Groups provide a platform for employees to identify shared objectives, exchange ideas, and work on community priorities for our global workforce.

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.