Editorial Assistant, WIRED

WIRED is where a better future is imagined. For three decades, we have been the indispensable guide to a world in constant transformation. We cover humanity’s biggest challenges, from climate change to global security, from pandemic preparedness to the future of democracy, and tell stories of the people trying to solve these challenges and the role science and technology can play—for good or ill. WIRED reaches more than 30 million people each month through WIRED.com, our digital edition, the magazine, social media, and live events.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 Role

We’re looking for an Editorial Assistant to join WIRED and support global editorial operations initiatives across all WIRED markets.

This role will support content and production workflows, as well as budgeting and contract negotiations for the US and UK editorial teams.

The role reports to the Director of Business Operations, WIRED.

What will you be doing?

• Initiate and track new UK and US creative and editorial contracts.

• Process UK and US commissions and content invoices.

• Support global contract negotiations from an administrative and operational perspective.

• Oversee local staff onboarding.

• Onboard new contributors and vendors via CN Onboard.

• Process invoices for vendors.

• Respond to daily queries from contributors regarding ePayables, payment processes and account issues.

• Support web production tasks as assigned.

About you

• Comfortable working with administrative processes such as contracts, invoicing and record-keeping.

• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks at once.

• Confident using tools such as Airtable and Google Workspace.

• Reliable and methodical, with a practical approach to problem-solving.

• Comfortable communicating with a range of stakeholders, including editors, contributors and vendors.

• Able to follow established processes while adapting to changing priorities.

• A collaborative team player who is happy to support colleagues where needed.

• An interest in media, journalism or editorial operations, with a willingness to develop within the role.

Does this sound like you?

Please upload your CV and cover letter/portfolio, which highlights why you'd love to take on this role and why you're a great match for what we're looking for.

We value the time and effort behind every application. All submissions are reviewed by a member of our talent team - we don’t use AI-assisted technology to review applications.  

Due to the high volume of applications we receive for these roles, we may need to close the advert earlier than usual. We’d encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment, as we’re unable to accept applications once the advert has closed.

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.