Executive Editor, GQ

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. Job Description Location: New York, NY ROLE: Executive Editor, GQ GQ is a global authority on style, culture, and modern masculinity, reaching an audience of millions across print, digital, video, and social platforms. The US Executive Editor will oversee editorial execution across print, digital, and video, ensuring the brand’s voice and ambitions are realized in everything GQ creates. This role reports to, and works closely with, the Global Editorial Director of GQ to orchestrate a cohesive editorial vision while maintaining operational excellence. The Executive Editor will manage both big-picture priorities and day-to-day needs across platforms, giving clear direction and feedback so that senior staff can work as effectively and as independently as possible. The role demands long-term planning skills and the ability to anticipate when GQ’s editorial strategy needs to adapt. The Executive Editor will also factor heavily into the many ways GQ exists beyond print, site, and video. This includes being a key voice within GQ’s global editorial network, particularly in fostering, shaping, and directing global projects—as well as helping to develop and shape tentpole events, including GQ’s annual Men of the Year, and any potential additions to the GQ events calendar. Primary Responsibilities Shape GQ’s voice, ambitions, and editorial direction in line with the vision of the Global Editorial Director, applying and adapting them across all of US GQ’s platforms and content to drive a cohesive presence across print, site, and video Work in partnership with the Global Director of Content Strategy to ensure that programming across site and video delivers on goals and audience growth Ensure a consistent…