Condé Nast is home to globally renowned brands such as GQ, Vogue, Vanity Fair, Wired, and Condé Nast Traveller. Operating across 32 markets, the company reaches hundreds of millions of consumers each month through print, digital, social media, and video.

Condé Nast Middle East focuses on creating high-quality, innovative content for the region’s most influential audiences. The organization values transparency, diversity, and authenticity, fostering a culture where creative talent thrives.

Job Description

We’re seeking a Creative Producer to lead video production for GQ Middle East on a freelance basis. The successful candidate will create engaging, “social-first” video content and support YouTube production operations, ensuring high standards across all formats. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role that requires strong editorial insight, technical expertise, and creativity.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and manage social video series across multiple platforms

• Lead pre-production, production, and post-production of video projects

• Develop timelines, budgets, shot lists, and oversee vendors and locations

• Direct and shoot YouTube longform videos; oversee editing and quality control

• Collaborate with editorial, social, and global teams to ensure cohesive storytelling

• Optimize video programming using data and audience engagement insights

• Identify trending topics and create relevant video content on tight timelines

• Support branded content and commercial video partnerships

• Represent the video team in meetings and cross-functional collaborations

• Mentor editorial talent for on-camera appearances and regular programming

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in media, production, or freelance video creation

• Proven ability to shoot, direct, and edit—especially with Premiere Pro

• Strong portfolio of social-first and mobile-optimized content

• Experience in YouTube or longform production

• Understanding of digital video audiences and attention-driving formats

• Proficient in vertical video production and short-form social storytelling

• Knowledge of Middle East audiences and regional content preferences

• Excellent communication, time management, and problem-solving skills

• Positive attitude and ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously

• Experience with commercial clients or branded video is a plus

• Aesthetic sensibility for titles, graphics, and on-screen branding