Senior Features Editor, GQ

For more than 50 years, GQ has been the premier men’s magazine, providing definitive coverage of style and culture. With its unique and powerful design, work from the finest photographers, and a stable of award-winning writers, GQ reaches millions of leading men each month. The only publication that speaks to all sides of the male equation, GQ is simply sharper and smarter.Job Description

Location:

New York, NY

Overview/Purpose:

GQ is an editorial powerhouse, with 20 global editions and 30M social followers generating 34M unique visitors every month. To help us continue to grow our audience and expand our journalism even further, we’re looking for an experienced senior features editor to pitch, assign, and edit GQ’s hallmark longform storytelling. Candidates should have experience and sharp instincts assigning and editing a range of features, from cultural profiles to complex narratives to investigative reporting. Extensive experience with fact-checking and legal is a must. Candidates should come with deep connections with a diverse group of freelance writers, and enthusiasm for pitching new and ambitious ideas across print and digital platforms. Candidates should also be comfortable working across multiple timelines—capable of simultaneously developing stories for tomorrow, next week, and next year, in a multitude of formats. This role reports into the Global Content Development Director and Global Content Strategy Director. 

Responsibilities include:

• Assign and edit print feature stories, digital-first long-form features, and more

• Lead story conception, including developing staff and freelance pitches and working closely with talent and visuals teams

• Coordinate with our global editions to help develop features across different global markets

• Help develop story ideas for GQ Studios, our film, television, and documentary studio

• Work closely with Global Content Development Director and senior editorial team to program print issues

• Work closely with Site Director to develop the most ambitious digital-first projects

• Shepherd stories through the editing process, including liaising with copy, research, production, art, and photo departments

• Contribute to and help lead editorial ideas meetings

• Top edit stories as needed 

• Manage global features team

• Additional responsibilities as assigned 

Desired skills & qualifications:

• 7+ years of complex feature editing experience; familiarity with InCopy/K4 a plus

• Experience editing celebrity-driven profiles and reporting

• Ability to prioritize, work well under pressure, and adhere to tight deadlines

• Deep connections with freelance writers

• Enthusiasm and passion for GQ

The expected base salary range for this position is from $110,000-$165,000.  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.

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