Culture & News Editor, Vanity Fair Italy

Condé Nast Italy is seeking an experienced and open-minded Culture & News Editor for Vanity Fair. This role involves producing culture-related content, news, and innovative formats for both print and digital platforms. The editor will write and edit stories, develop new editorial projects, stay updated on industry news, and contribute to the brand's social, digital, and video strategy. Responsibilities also include managing freelance writers and leveraging global syndication opportunities, playing a key role in shaping Vanity Fair's voice and executing the European Director's vision.

Must Have

• Write and edit Culture related stories for Vanity Fair’s print and digital platforms.
• Conceive, propose, and develop innovative editorial formats and projects.
• Stay abreast of industry developments and news in Culture.
• Contribute to the social, digital and video strategy for the brand.
• Assign, edit and write daily content and manage a team of freelancers writers.
• 4+ years of previous, proven experience as an editor, journalist, or content lead in News, Culture, or Digital media.
• Professional fluency in Italian and English, written and spoken.
• Strong editorial judgment and a solid understanding of current affairs, politics, culture, and societal issues.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to work under tight deadlines.

Job Description

Location: Milano, MI

The Role

Condé Nast Italy is looking for an experienced and open-minded Culture & News Editor to join the Editorial team of Vanity Fair. The role is responsible for producing culture-related contents, news and innovative formats for the Vanity Fair brand. The role reports to the Digital Director of Vanity Fair Italy, and will play a key role in helping shape Vanity Fair’s voice and helping to execute the European Director’s vision through the brand’s media.

Primary Responsibilities

• Write and edit Culture related stories for Vanity Fair’s print and digital platforms, from daily news hits to larger features and exclusives
• Write and edit Culture related stories, primarily for Vanity Fair Italia (digital and print) but also develop stories that can be used across the VF network (France, Spain, US and UK)
• Conceive, propose, and develop innovative editorial formats and projects aligned with evolving audience behaviors and the brand’s business goals
• Stay abreast of any and all industry developments and news to ensure that coverage of Culture across print and digital is both informed and unique
• Contribute to the social, digital and video strategy for the brand, whether ideating on projects, helping to propose or secure talent (along with The Talent Group)
• Work with the Deputy Editor in Chief, the Executive Digital Director and the Audience Development Manager to best leverage global syndication opportunities
• Assign, edit and write daily content and manage a team of freelancers writers
• Propose, write and edit the other sections related stories for Vanity Fair’s print and digital platforms, from news hits to larger features and exclusives

Primary Skills & Qualifications

• 4+ years of previous, proven experience as an editor, journalist, or content lead in News, Culture, or Digital media
• Professional fluency in Italian and English, written and spoken
• Strong editorial judgment and a solid understanding of current affairs, politics, culture, and societal issues
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to work under tight deadlines
• Interest in the areas of Vanity Fair (News, Cinema, Culture, Lifestyle) but also cross-functional skills with respect to areas of journalism (Foreign, Economics, Politics, Science)
• Experience coordinating teams, managing editorial workflows, and leading meetings or content planning sessions
• 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
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with a collaborative and proactive approach

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.