Features Director, British GQ

Conde Nast; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global media company in Greater London is seeking a Features Director for British GQ. This role involves senior editorial leadership, management of the editorial team, and overseeing the commissioning of content across various platforms. The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication skills, strong editorial acumen, and experience in managing projects under pressure. The position requires a collaborative approach and a deep understanding of storytelling techniques, with opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Competitive pension scheme

Bupa Private Healthcare

Corporate gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience managing editorial teams and projects.
• Strong ideas-led approach to develop original stories.
• Fluency in British GQ’s tone and editorial standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning and editing of stories across print and digital.
• Provide editorial leadership and mentoring.
• Represent British GQ at external events.

Skills

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Proven management and people leadership

Strong storytelling skills

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Google Analytics

Google Workspace

Job description

Since 1957, GQ has inspired its readers with unparalleled coverage of style, fashion, culture, news, politics, and more. From award-winning journalism and feature writing to unforgettable photography, videos and live events, GQ creates cultural conversations around the world.# **Job Description**Location:London, GBCondé Nast is a global media company, home to iconic brands including , , , , , , , and , 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 a **Features Director** to join .The Features Director role is a key editorial leadership position at British GQ, with both local and global responsibilities. The role combines senior editorial judgement with people management and operational oversight, and plays a central part in shaping GQ’s output across print, digital, social and video.The Features Director will balance commissioning, editing and proofreading stories across all verticals with managing and guiding editorial staff, overseeing production and workflows, fulfilling commercial obligations, and generating ideas for editorial projects and events. The role works closely with local and global departments, advises on flat-planning, and is trusted to approve pages and make editorial decisions in the absence of the Deputy Global Editorial Director.The successful candidate will be an all-round senior editor with a strong legal and editorial eye, fluency in British GQ’s tone, and the confidence to make sound decisions under pressure. They will support the day-to-day management of the editorial team, help execute GQ’s content strategy, and guide the overall editorial output of the brand with a calm, assured approach.This role requires someone who is both a brilliant writer and editor and highly process-driven, with a strong understanding of workflows, deadlines and production requirements. The Features Director will be expected to work collaboratively to maximise the team’s potential, with responsibilities that may range from proofreading print layouts and approving pages, to pitching talent ideas for events or interviewing a high-profile figure for a cover feature.The position reports directly to the Deputy Global Editorial Director and is based in London.* Lead the commissioning, editing and proofreading of print and digital stories across British GQ, from deep-dive investigative reporting to celebrity cover profiles.* Work closely with the full British GQ editorial team across print, digital, video and social to shape pitches, commission and edit features, opinion and data-driven stories across GQ’s core verticals.* Provide editorial leadership, mentoring, support and line management to members of the editorial team.* Edit and proofread print layouts, overseeing workflows and production processes across print.* Editorially lead and programme the GQ Heroes and GQ MOTY events line-ups and content, working closely with events, talent and commercial teams to deliver commercially led editorial activations.* Collaborate with CNCC on sponsored editorial and branded content for British GQ.* Build and maintain a diverse network of contributors across the UK and Europe.* Deputise for the Deputy Global Editorial Director in their absence, acting as a senior editorial decision-maker.* Edit stories from writers around the world, ensuring accuracy, clarity and alignment with GQ’s voice and point of view, and adapting global content for local editions.* Line-edit and proofread British GQ supplements, including Watches and Grooming.* Contribute ideas and leadership for new editorial franchises and events.* Attend senior editorial meetings and help ensure British GQ’s editorial voice is represented consistently across all products.* Identify and address potential legal or libel risks in line with company policy and best practice.* Represent British GQ at external speaking engagements and across the brand’s own events programme.**About you*** Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with outstanding attention to detail.* Proven management and people leadership experience.* A confident, supportive leader who can mentor and develop junior members of the editorial team.* The ability to make sound decisions and develop effective solutions quickly under pressure.* A strong ideas-led approach, with the ability to identify and develop original stories, angles and formats.* Strong storytelling skills and a genuine passion for British GQ’s areas of expertise. Creativity paired with a sharp editorial and aesthetic eye.* Significant experience working across digital platforms and formats.* Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.* A strong work ethic, with a calm, positive and solutions-focused approach.* Experience working with digital content management systems; proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Airtable, Google Analytics, Google Workspace and InCopy is a plus.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. * 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.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.***Condé Nast is a global media company home to iconic brands including Vogue, GQ, AD, Condé Nast Traveler, Vanity Fair, Wired, The New Yorker, Glamour, Allure, Bon Appétit, Self and many more. Headquartered in New York and London, the company produces award-winning journalism, content and entertainment for every platform today and operates in 32 markets worldwide including China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, the U.K. and U.S., and Taiwan.At Condé Nast we value diversity of background, views and cultures. We celebrate people for their personal qualities, their skills and contributions. And we recognize the power our brands have to influence and shape culture, catalyze action and help make