Creative Marketing Strategist

Condé Nast is one of the world's most renowned media publishing companies, creating and distributing every type of media today, spanning print and digital publishing in all formats. With a portfolio of some of today's most influential brands, the company continues to grow its audience through a global operational and content infrastructure across its 12 owned and operated markets. Headquartered in New York City, the company's owned and operated markets include China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico & Latin America, Spain, Taiwan, UAE/Dubai, the U.K., and the U.S., with additional local license partners in over twenty additional markets across the globe. Lead brands include Vogue, The New Yorker, GQ, Architectural Digest, Condé Nast Traveler, Vanity Fair, Wired, Allure, Ars Technica, Bon Appétit, House & Garden, Pitchfork, Tatler, and Vogue Business.

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.

We are looking for a creative and tenacious Creative Marketing Strategist to lead the ideation on RFP and proactive ideation. This role will be responsible for pushing new ideas and concepts to clients, working alongside sales to grow the revenue and generate best-in-class creative work. You will need to create and foster relations with sales, editorial and global teams, to ensure that we interrogate client briefs and get the best idea to drive the right results.

About the team

The Revenue Marketing department within Condé Nast Advertising is a multidisciplinary team of strategists, creatives, producers, project managers and storytellers shaping how some of the world's most influential brands connect with audiences. Working at the intersection of commercial innovation and editorial excellence, we create award-winning content and experiences across platforms, partnering with teams across our iconic portfolio of culture-making brands. From big-picture creative strategy to best-in-class execution, our work helps define conversations, set trends, and deliver meaningful impact for both brands and audiences.

What will you be doing?

• Interpreting and challenging client briefs to elevate thinking and unlock better creative outcomes
• Bridging the gap between data-driven business objectives and compelling creative execution
• Owning the strategic ideation phase of the brief response and pulling in the elements needed from all departments to deliver the best idea
• Gathering the right teams across the business to drive larger proactive work to grow brief size
• Working across all brands and platforms to provide the best solution to the client
• Collaborating with all departments to ensure clear communication across every element of the brief
• Delivering the creative proposal and working closely with the team around the design element of the pitch
• Working to understand the DNA of all our brands so that every proposal is true to the editorial integrity
• Support on the creation of marketing collateral for commercial brand marketing initiatives

Who you are

• A creative problem-solver who can translate ambitious ideas into thoughtful, high-quality execution
• 5+ years' experience in creative strategy, ideally within a fast-paced, content-led, or brand storytelling environment
• Understanding of paid social ecosystems and what performs natively.
• Exceptional copywriting and presentation skills; proven ability to hold a senior client room and defend a strategic concept
• Naturally curious, energetic, and ideas-driven; always exploring new ways to connect brands, audiences, and emerging platforms
• Insights-led thinker with a strong ability to uncover cultural, audience, and behavioural insights
• Deep appreciation for Condé Nast's portfolio of iconic, culture-defining brands, with a strong respect for editorial craft and integrity
• Experience working across digital and/or multi-platform environments, with a strong understanding of how content performs across channels
• Strong grasp of branded content from shaping ideas through to delivering work that feels both distinctive and native to platform and audience
• Passionate about luxury, fashion, and culture, with an instinct for what's next and what matters now
• Agency experience is a plus, but not essential

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.