Senior Video Producer, British GQ

Company Overview

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. Condé Nast is a global media company with 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.

London, GB

British GQ is looking for a Senior Video Producer to lead and shape our video output across all existing and emerging platforms. This role combines hands‑on production expertise with strategic oversight, ensuring our video content is innovative, engaging and aligned with British GQ’s editorial vision. You will manage and mentor a Social Video Creator, work confidently across a global matrix, and collaborate closely with editorial, audience development and talent teams.

• Lead the ideation, development and execution of original video franchises tailored to British GQ’s editorial voice and aesthetic.
• Build production crews for small‑ and large‑scale video shoots, direct talent on set, self‑shoot where appropriate, manage budgets and produce cost estimates.
• Collaborate with the creative commercial team on sponsored and branded video content.
• Confidently use a range of shooting equipment and video editing platforms to a high standard.
• Produce and oversee daily video output, including concepting, scripting and shooting as needed, with a particular focus on major tentpoles and events such as GQ Heroes, MOTY, red carpets and global fashion weeks.
• Act as a resourceful, hands‑on shooter and editor when timelines require speed and agility.

• Manage and mentor the Social Video Creator, providing clear direction, feedback and development opportunities.
• Own and maintain the video production calendar, balancing daily output with broader editorial priorities and key tentpole moments.
• Ensure all video content meets British GQ’s premium editorial standards while delivering strong performance across platforms.
• Coordinate with editorial and creative leads to align visual direction and messaging across platforms.

• Collaborate with the audience development team to shape and evolve British GQ’s video strategy, with a focus on growing and engaging digital audiences across owned and operated platforms.
• Identify key trends in social and video performance across O&O platforms.
• Use audience and performance insights to inform creative decisions, refine content direction and capitalise on timely trends.

• Work closely with editorial teams to translate stories and themes into compelling video formats.
• Partner with commercial and branded teams to deliver sponsored content that feels platform‑native and editorially authentic.
• Liaise with talent representatives and publicists to identify social‑forward opportunities aligned with GQ’s wider coverage.
• Collaborate across Condé Nast video and social teams to share best practices, align on standards and explore cross‑brand opportunities.

• Proven experience in video production, ideally within a fashion, culture or media environment (typically 7+ years).
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Photoshop and After Effects), Cap Cut and in‑app platform editing tools.
• Experience managing budgets, building and leading video production crews, directing talent and shooting on set.
• Experience producing across a range of formats, from reactive trend‑led content to visually polished branded work.
• Strong editorial instincts, with the ability to think visually and communicate ideas through motion.
• Comfortable directing talent, working red carpets and covering live events with fast turnarounds.
• Deep understanding of platform‑specific video optimisation and best practices.
• Strong…