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New York, NYThe Global Talent, Diversity & Inclusion team brings talent, capability, leadership, inclusion, and employee insight together to strengthen how the organization performs and grows. As Senior Director - Diversity, Inclusion & Engagement, you will define and execute the overarching global D&I strategy, driving systemic change, culture transformation, inclusive leadership, and enhanced employee engagement and experience across all global markets and brands. Condé Nast thrives on collaboration, and our teams come together in the office four days a week (Monday - Thursday).
Reporting directly to SVP - Global Talent, Diversity & Inclusion, the Senior Director will lead global D&I strategy as well as our employee engagement and listening strategy. As part of this role they will oversee Employee Resource Group (ERG) governance worldwide, partner with the broader Talent, D&I team on strengthening and building diverse talent pipelines, and partner with senior executive stakeholders across all business units and geographies to embed diversity, inclusion and employee engagement into core business operations.
This is a highly-visible, leadership role for a strategic D&I & Talent leader who brings deep subject matter expertise, strong cross-cultural agility, and a proven track record of leading large-scale cultural and transformation in global organizations.
What will you be doing?
- Define, lead, and execute the global Diversity, Inclusion & Engagement strategy aligned with overarching business priorities.
- Provide executive leadership and strategic governance for global ERGs, empowering employees and maximizing business impact.
- Partner with executive leadership to champion inclusive hiring practices, succession planning, and equitable talent development initiatives worldwide.
- Establish robust accountability frameworks, KPIs, and reporting to measure D&I progress and engagement across all markets.
- Oversee global employee engagement strategies, and enterprise-wide inclusion learning initiatives.
- Lead the delivery and publication of the annual D&I report to track progress and transparently communicate outcomes.
- Implement global employee engagement surveys and employee listening forums to capture feedback and inform inclusion strategies.
- Constructively navigate and resolve sensitive employee issues related to diversity, equity, and workplace culture.
About you
- Experience working across both D&I and Talent functions, with deep understanding and interest in Diversity & Inclusion specifically.
- Proven track record of partnering with senior stakeholders to influence and execute global strategic initiatives.
- Deep expertise in D&I best practices, ERG governance, talent inclusion metrics, and organizational change management.
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills across diverse geographies and cultures and levels.
- You are highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and strong time management skills.
- Strong technical and analytical proficiency, to lead overall employee reporting, measure impact, track D&I metrics, and produce the annual D&I report.
- High level of emotional awareness and crisis management expertise to navigate sensitive situations and complex organizational challenges effectively.
The expected base salary range for this position is from $170,000 - $200,000 Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.
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.
Skills Required
- Experience working across Diversity and Inclusion and Talent functions, with deep D&I expertise
- Proven experience partnering with senior stakeholders to influence and execute global strategic initiatives
- Expertise in D&I best practices, Employee Resource Group governance, talent inclusion metrics, and organizational change management
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills across diverse geographies, cultures, and organizational levels
- Strong organization, attention to detail, and time management skills
- Strong technical and analytical proficiency for employee reporting, D&I metrics, impact measurement, and annual D&I reporting
- High emotional awareness and crisis management expertise for sensitive situations and complex organizational challenges
Condé Nast Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Condé Nast and has not been reviewed or approved by Condé Nast.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave has been expanded to 14 weeks fully paid for covered editorial staff, alongside expanded bereavement and protections that support family needs. Hybrid work protections and guaranteed comp time after 40 hours further ease caregiving and schedule demands.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off offerings include generous PTO, UK packages with 25 days plus bank holidays, and added days for moving or volunteering. Company practices like holiday closures and guaranteed compensatory time reinforce usable time away from work where applicable.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare options include provisions such as Bupa Private Healthcare in the UK and access to an Employee Assistance Programme. U.S. roles commonly include core medical, dental, and related coverage as part of the package.
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Condé Nast is a global media company, home to iconic brands including Vogue, The New Yorker, GQ, Glamour, AD, 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 New York and London, and operates in 32 markets worldwide including China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico and Latin America, Russia, Spain and Taiwan. Launched in 2011, Condé Nast Entertainment is an award-winning production and distribution studio that creates programming across film, television, social and digital video and virtual reality.
