Design Editor, AD.com

Condé Nast•New York, NY

37d•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Celebrating the best of design today, AD captivates a wide range of audiences wherever they are, with rare access to the world's most extraordinary interiors, architecture, tastemakers, and ideas. We are the definitive voice shaping world-class design culture. This role focuses on editing and writing decor, trends, home tours, and related content across all of AD’s digital channels, including the site, newsletter, and social. The ideal candidate is design-obsessed, like we are!

Requirements

Highly organized self-starter, detail-oriented.
Extraordinary interpersonal skills.
Able to manage CMS and other publishing systems.
3-5 years relevant editing/writing experience with major design publication(s).
Deep design-world contacts and connections, and a keen interest and understanding of the design industry.
Established relationships with writers who can bring new voices and viewpoints to AD.
Impeccable taste and an eye for spotting trends.
Proven assigning, editing, top-editing, and packaging skills across multiple platforms, including site, social, newsletter, and more.

Responsibilities

Oversee all digital home tours end-to-end: Scout projects and review submissions from designers, with an eye for compelling, globally shareable content to support brand goals. Assign and edit copy to freelancers; coordinate photo shoots with Visuals team; write voice-y headlines; and produce/publish features.
Develop and maintain a content calendar.
Work closely with Commerce editors to shop out features, suggesting homeowners and projects to spotlight.
Organize freelance contracts and payments.
Manage global internal syndication as needed.
Oversee editorial newsletters: Write, assign, package, and produce all daily newsletter content, with an ear for news and brand voice. Maintain weekly calendar.
Work closely with Social team to develop voice and tone.
Organize seamless story promotion across all channels for both home tours and off-platform content.
Write and edit features on design trends, modern living, personal style, architecture, home decor, and related topics.
Cultivate relationships with industry insiders, tastemakers, and experts for editorial and commercial programs.
Represent AD in market, for PR, with clients, or other opportunities.