Condé Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms. The company’s portfolio includes many of the world’s most respected and influential media properties including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Self, GQ, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler/Traveller, Allure, AD, Bon Appétit and Wired, among others.

Job Description

Location:

London, GB

 Condé Nast is a global media company, home to iconic brands including Vogue, GQ, Glamour, CN Traveller, Vanity Fair, Wired, The World of Interiors, House & Garden and Tatler, 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

House & Garden is looking for a Chief Sub Editor to lead its subs desk and oversee the smooth running of editorial production across the magazine and its supplements. Reporting into the Managing Editor, this is a senior role for an exceptional production journalist with strong leadership skills, editorial flair and a passion for process improvement.

The successful candidate will manage and develop a small team while working closely with editorial, art, picture and production departments to ensure all content is delivered accurately, beautifully and on schedule. As well as maintaining the highest editorial standards, this person will play a key role in introducing new systems, workflows and ways of working across the brand.

A meticulous eye for detail, excellent judgement and a flair for headlines and display copy are essential, alongside a deep enthusiasm for the House & Garden brand.

What will you be doing?

• Leading the day-to-day running of the subs desk across the magazine and its internal and external supplements.

• Managing and mentoring a small team, distributing work effectively and fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment.

• Working closely with the Managing Editor to improve and evolve editorial workflows, systems and production processes.

• Identifying opportunities to streamline operations and introduce new ways of working across editorial production.

• Setting and managing weekly and monthly production schedules and ensuring deadlines are consistently met.

• Sub-editing, proofreading and fact-checking all editorial content with exceptional accuracy and sensitivity to tone and style.

• Writing and refining headlines, standfirsts, sells, captions and other display copy in House & Garden’s distinctive editorial voice.

• Ensuring consistency of house style across all editorial output, maintaining and evolving style guidelines where necessary.

• Liaising with editorial, art, production and picture teams to maintain a smooth and efficient workflow.

• Overseeing page fitting and final checks in Adobe InDesign and InCopy.

• Reviewing final proofs and signing off pages to ensure the magazine and supplements are error-free in every respect.

• Liaising with the Managing Editor on legal or editorial issues and implementing amendments where necessary.
   

About you

• Significant experience in a senior sub-editing or copy chief role within a magazine or editorial environment.

• A highly organised production journalist with excellent people management and communication skills.

• Proven experience improving editorial workflows, introducing new systems or leading operational change within a fast-paced environment.

• Exceptional command of English grammar, spelling and style, with a sharp editorial instinct and meticulous attention to detail.

• Strong fact-checking skills and a rigorous, diplomatic approach to editing.

• Confident working independently and managing multiple deadlines simultaneously.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign and InCopy.

• A flair for fresh, compelling headlines, standfirsts and page furniture.

• Collaborative, solutions-focused and calm under pressure.

• A strong affinity with the world of House & Garden and curiosity about interiors, decoration, architecture, gardens, travel, food and culture.

Does this sound like you?

 Please submit 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.   

What benefits do we offer? 

• 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.

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.