Managing Editor, Allure & Self

Allure is the beauty expert, an insiders’ guide to a woman’s total image, with a print audience of 5.3 million and an average monthly online audience of 13 million. Allure is the world’s most trusted voice in beauty. With vibrant imagery, rigorous reporting, and powerful storytelling, Allure is a vital guide to the trends, people, innovations, procedures, and products that matter most in makeup, skin, hair, and wellness. Allure celebrates inclusivity and drives the cultural conversation around representation, helping to expand the way society sees beauty—and the way we see ourselves.Job Description

Location:

New York, NY

Allure and SELF are looking for a logistics wizard to help manage a team of 45 creatives alongside the Editor in Chief. Part- business mind, part- project manager, part- spreadsheet pro… This role is an internal and external connector. They will act alongside the EIC to grow the revenue of both Allure and SELF with innovative ideas and out-of-the-box thinking. Meanwhile, the Managing Editor will oversee the operations of both publications to see where there are synergies and opportunities to collaborate. The ideal candidate is extremely organized, collaborative, communicative, and experienced in digital media. This position is based in New York and reports to the editor-in-chief.

Job Responsibilities:

• Act as EIC’s primary partner in growing new and innovative lines of business as well as liaising with commercial + consumer revenue + business strategy teams 

• Collaborate with senior leadership of Allure and SELF to come up with long-range strategy plans for business and content 

• Consult and advise on Allure and SELF brand identity and appropriate transformations for new or experimental editorial initiatives (i.e. personalization, AI, and events)

• Work closely with Executive Editors on content lineups, seeking opportunities for integration and collaboration between Allure and SELF 

• Respond to RFPs and collaborate with sales and consumer marketing to optimize advertising proposals

• Manage sponsored edit process with the help of editorial teams to ensure client deadlines and expectations are met

• Manage a special projects team member with revenue growth top of mind

• Oversee cross-Condé projects –  like Allure merchandise, the annual Best of Beauty print issue, an SELF x Epicurious collab, Allure Philippines –  as a project manager

• Ideate and execute external brand partnerships (i.e. SELF x Planned Parenthood or Allure x Snapchat) to help grow brand awareness 

• Attend monthly P&L meetings with the EIC and work closely with finance to ensure editorial operations remain within budget

• Manage the budget for edit, photo, video, audience development, freelance, and T&E ensuring no overages with quarterly check ins with department heads

• Oversee expensing, invoicing, contracts, and all aspects of contractor and third-party onboarding 

• Lead efforts to integrate processes between video, commerce, aud dev, and editorial teams for seamless content creation and maintain effective staff communication and serve as a resource for the editorial staff to help resolve challenges swiftly

Requirements:

• 7+ years experience in digital editorial environments; ideally 4+ years in a management/leadership role

• Experience with RFP process and working with clients to grow business 

• Experience working closely with finance and/or legal departments on contracts and budgets

• Ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues and teams across an organization, including problem-solving and decision-making skills in situations involving several departments and key stakeholders

• Knowledge of the latest/emerging digital tools, platforms, etc., especially with regard to work communication and project management 

• Fluency in digital best practices, from SEO to social media to headline and caption writing

The expected base salary range for this position is from $170,000-$190,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.

In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates may also be eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation.

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.