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.

Location:

Milano, MI

The Role

Condé Nast Italy is seeking an experienced and open-minded Digital Director to join the Editorial Team of GQ Italy. Based in the HQ of Milan and reporting to the local Head of Editorial Content, the role will lead all editorial operations for GQ Italy’s website, overseeing content strategy and execution across formats and platforms. Working closely with the Editorial Team and the Senior Audience Development Manager, the Digital Director will be instrumental in shaping the brand’s voice and digital strategy, helping deliver GQ’s local and global vision across all digital touchpoints

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead all editorial operations for GQ Italy’s website, overseeing the editing and publishing of all content, from daily news to long-form features and exclusives

• Write, commission, and edit daily content across all sections of the website, while managing both staff editors and freelance contributors and developing content for distribution across the global GQ network

• Align and coordinate GQ Italy’s digital operations with the global GQ network, working closely with Global Operations Managers and fellow Digital Leads

• Collaborate with the Head of Editorial Content and Senior Audience Development Manager to maximize global syndication opportunities

• Conceive, propose, and develop innovative editorial formats and projects aligned with evolving audience behaviors and business objectives

• Stay abreast of industry developments to ensure coverage across digital platforms is timely, informed, and distinctive

• Contribute to the brand’s social, digital and video strategy, including ideation and project development, in close coordination with Editorial, Social Media, and Video teams

• Coordinate and align with all key GQ Italy’s stakeholders, including the Commercial, Marketing, and Events teams

Primary Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience as a Journalist, Editor or Content Lead in Digital Media

• Proven expertise and passion for Style, Lifestyle, Culture and Sports industry

• Professional fluency in Italian and English, written and spoken

• Experience coordinating teams, managing editorial workflows, and leading meetings or content planning sessions

• Strong editorial judgment and a solid understanding of culture in all its forms, style, lifestyle and societal issues

• Excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills, with the ability to work under tight deadlines

• Ability to mentor and develop journalistic talent, offering constructive guidance on content quality and direction

• Familiarity with digital publishing, content management systems and multi-platform distribution strategies

• Creative mindset with the ability to envision and execute new editorial formats, events and partnerships

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.