For more than 50 years, GQ has been the premier men’s magazine, providing definitive coverage of style and culture. With its unique and powerful design, work from the finest photographers, and a stable of award-winning writers, GQ reaches millions of leading men each month. The only publication that speaks to all sides of the male equation, GQ is simply sharper and smarter.

• Set and oversee local editorial direction and strategy across site, social, video and print (aligned with overall global priorities) to grow audience and drive revenue
• Work closely with Global Content Strategy Director, Executive Global Director (Audience Development, Social Media & Analytics) and Global Video Programming & Strategy Director to implement digital, video and social best practices
• As part of Global Leadership Committee, contribute story, talent and strategic ideas for all GQ global editorial projects, including global print and digital stories
• Oversee all local editorial direction and content production, including assigning stories and setting content lineups
• Work closely with local editorial leadership to ensure efficient content production at a high-level of quality, including signing off on all proofs and flagging content for legal/regional sensitivities
• Work closely with Editorial/Content Operations team to achieve editorial content and page budget targets and strategize on editorial content efficiencies across all platforms
• Collaborate closely with commercial and consumer revenue teams to support revenue-driving opportunities
• Act as in-market brand ambassador, hosting events and liaising with commercial clients as required
• Potential to pitch and write stories for digital and print, conducting interviews and reporting as required
• Work closely with local HR, Finance, Director of Editorial Operations and Global Editorial Director to ensure efficient team organization; in addition, work across these stakeholders to design and fill any open roles within the GQ France editorial organization
• Manage local editorial team including goal setting, resolving conflicts, and focusing on building team morale
• Serve as regional representative on the new GQ Global Leadership Team
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

• 10+ years of experience in a senior editorial role, managing and editing teams of writers, editors, and creatives with a keen interest in developing talent and strong expertise in digital, video, and print media.
• Demonstrated experience in men’s fashion media with strong digital-first focus and connections to French fashion and entertainment industries
• Passion for GQ’s cultural point of view and commitment to setting local editorial vision in line with global editorial direction
• Extremely strong editorial skills and experience assigning and editing high-volume of multi-platform content
• Proven leader with ability to empower, mentor and inspire nimble editorial team
• Creative and innovative thinker who will bring inventive new ideas to editorial development

Paris, 75C Regular