GQ
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ExecutiveEditor,GQ
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“Executive Editor, GQ at GQ. Skills: Editorial execution, Leadership, Content strategy. Oversee editorial execution across platforms. Orchestrate cohesive editorial vision”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ years of senior editorial experience, Proven leadership overseeing print, digital, and video editorial operations, editorial judgment, clear, differentiated point of view, Experience managing large teams, complex workflows, Deep understanding of audience development, digital publishing, video strategy, Track record of delivering audience growth, impactful editorial franchises, collaboration skills across editorial, business, and product teams, A sharp editorial sensibility rooted in culture, style, and storytelling, Operational rigor, creative ambition, Ability to balance long-term vision with day-to-day execution, High emotional intelligence, ability to lead through influence, build trust across a team, bring out the best in people
What You'll Do.
Oversee editorial execution across platforms
Orchestrate cohesive editorial vision
Manage big-picture priorities
Manage day-to-day needs
Give clear direction and feedback
Anticipate editorial strategy needs
Shape editorial direction
Adapt editorial direction across platforms
Ensure programming delivers on goals
Ensure high-quality editorial point of view
Lead editorial process
Oversee commissioning
Oversee production workflows
Oversee publishing cadence
Optimize resource allocation
Manage content budgets
Manage senior editorial team
Hold performance reviews
Provide regular feedback
Oversee talent development
Foster dynamic environment
Foster collaborative environment
Foster engaged environment
Translate editorial priorities
Develop scalable franchises
Develop tentpole moments
Contribute to audience growth
Protect editorial integrity
Support business objectives
Align US content with international priorities
Contribute editorial packages
Share content across markets
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with Global Editorial Director; Work in partnership with Global Director of Content Strategy; Partner with editorial operations; Manage and mentor senior editorial team; Act as coach and mentor for junior staff; Collaboration skills across editorial, business, and product teams; Work closely with global GQ leadership; Work collaboratively with Heads of Editorial Content
Communication Scope
Give clear direction and feedback; Provide regular feedback; Lead through influence
Process & Methodology
Manage complex workflows, Long-term planning skills, Ability to balance long-term vision with day-to-day execution
Full 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: New York, NY **ROLE: Executive Editor,_GQ_** _GQ_ is a global authority on style, culture, and modern masculinity, reaching an audience of millions across print, digital, video, and social platforms. The US Executive Editor will oversee editorial execution across print, digital, and video, ensuring the brand’s voice and ambitions are realized in everything _GQ_ creates. This role reports to, and works closely with, the Global Editorial Director of _GQ_ to orchestrate a cohesive editorial vision while maintaining operational excellence. The Executive Editor will manage both big-picture priorities and day-to-day needs across platforms, giving clear direction and feedback so that senior staff can work as effectively and as independently as possible. The role demands long-term planning skills and the ability to anticipate when _GQ’_ s editorial strategy needs to adapt. The Executive Editor will also factor heavily into the many ways _GQ_ exists beyond print, site, and video. This includes being a key voice within _GQ’_ s global editorial network, particularly in fostering, shaping, and directing global projects—as well as helping to develop and shape tentpole events, including _GQ’_ s annual Men of the Year, and any potential additions to the _GQ_ events calendar. **Primary Responsibilities** * Shape _GQ’_ s voice, ambitions, and editorial direction in line with the vision of the Global Editorial Director, applying and adapting them across all of US _GQ’_ s platforms and content to drive a cohesive presence across print, site, and video * Work in partnership with the Global Director of Content Strategy to ensure that programming across site and video delivers on go
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