Location:
New York, NYVanity Fair seeks a senior editor, news & politics. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who can assign, edit, and publish stories on tight timelines, with foresight and enthusiasm. Applicants should be well acquainted with Vanity Fair’s tradition of incisive coverage of political and industry power players and be able to incorporate the qualities of magazine journalism into daily digital coverage: crucial reporting, sharp analysis, lively writing, and distinctive headlines. This is an in-office position based in New York City and reports to the editor of the Hive.
Primary Responsibilities
Assign and edit stories with an eye towards making VF.com the destination for readers obsessed with politics, media, tech, and business
Play a critical role in Vanity Fair’s politics, news, and election coverage across platforms, helping oversee campaign reporting, editing stories on debate and election nights and contributing to liveblog planning and launch for major events
Manage and develop a stable of top-notch, go-to writers for both print and digital who can contribute on both long-lead and short-lead deadlines
Plan and write the Hive newsletter
Oversee the publication of book excerpts
Write and/or report if situation calls
Use traffic data and social-media feedback to optimize performance and maintain consistent growth
Collaborate across departments including photo, video, social, PR, audience development, etc.
Desired Skills & Qualifications
At least three–five years’ experience in a fast-paced, news-driven environment
Ability to balance daily deadlines with longer-lead stories across platforms
Experience managing a team and developing writers
Experience using a CMS to publish a high volume of daily content
Experience covering breaking news and/or current events on a digital platform
Social media-savvy, with experience using social platforms to monitor conversations around major events
Strong prioritization skills
Experience overseeing content from brainstorm to deployment—approving ideas, sourcing art, scheduling posts, promotion on newsletters and social, etc.
Strong writing skills
Creative, and eager to contribute ideas constantly, spotting original targets and helping hone Vanity Fair’s voice
Fantastic collaborator and communicator
Proven ability to use editorial feedback to improve work
This is a guild position.
The expected base salary range for this position is from $92,500-$145,000. 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.
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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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