Consultant, WIRED Consulting
Job Description
Job title: Consultant, WIRED Consulting
Company: Condé Nast
Job description: WIRED is where a better future is imagined. For three decades, we have been the indispensable guide to a world in constant transformation. We cover humanity’s biggest challenges, from climate change to global security, from pandemic preparedness to the future of democracy, and tell stories of the people trying to solve these challenges and the role science and technology can play—for good or ill. WIRED reaches more than 30 million people each month through WIRED.com, our digital edition, the magazine, social media, and live events.
Job Description
Location: London, GB
The Role
This role is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to support the growth and development of the WIRED Consulting team and its clients. Our branded content programmes are exceptional – they put our clients at the heart of thought-leading events, digital and print content. And they are taking off!
We are looking for a Consultant to help us continue to scale-up our thought-leading branded content programmes, ensuring we curate, design and deliver stand-out engagements that keep our clients coming back for more. This is a hands-on role that will see you immerse yourself in the design and delivery of our work – overseeing the execution of programmes and creation of content that requires deep commercial thinking, hands-on client management, careful curation and the highest levels of quality assurance as they unfold.
So, if you’re passionate about creating stand-out content and experiences, you’re excited by engaging at the cutting-edge of thought leadership, and you share our passion for trends, technology and innovation, then this could be the perfect role for you!
The Team
WIRED is a global brand, that is all about the trends and technologies that are shaping our world. Born out of WIRED UK, WIRED Consulting brings the WIRED network and knowledge to business leaders across a range of industries. Our team of sharp thinkers is passionate about leveraging WIRED’s brand, network and knowledge to help businesses to navigate, talk about, and have a positive impact in our changing world.
Working directly with the WIRED network, WIRED editorial and events teams, and Conde Nast’s project management function, we provide inspiring, creative and educational solutions to meet client needs. We do this through expert-led inspirational talks, insight-led strategy reports, and programmes of work that fuse events, co-branded content (online articles, infographics, ebooks, videos, co-branded magazines) and community-building.
Life at WIRED Consulting is fast-paced and sees us executing a range of high-profile projects for global organisations. We have a heavy focus on B2B clients and we operate at the most senior levels – something that offers extraordinary commercial insights and brings real accountability. We win because we care about pushing the boundaries of excellence and delivering truly stand-out work.
What will you be doing?
A passion for the trends and technologies that are shaping our world / clear alignment with the WIRED brand
Past experience in creating and/or overseeing the delivery of stand-out content
Excellent written communication skills with an ability to write compelling, winning proposals
Proven track record of generating revenue through client relationship building and excellent project delivery
Proven track record of leading successful projects that positively impact clients’ businesses
Significant experience in a B2B projects-based business
A commercial thinker who can translate insights into implications and actions
A curious mind with a passion for solving problems and finding answers
A proven ability to guide, motivate, teach and inspire other members of a team
A strong team player
A client-centric attitude
Proven ability to think creatively and develop new solutions or creative executions
Understanding of business trends, global affairs and macroeconomic principals
Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience and strong academics
Desirable: experience of events and workshops
Who you are:
You’ll be generating revenue by
Building trusted relationships with existing WIRED client accounts
Operating in a consultative manner that sees you respond to client needs, and develop solutions that deliver on their objectives
Producing high-quality, well-thought-out proposals that lead to profitable sales
Overseeing, and quality-assuring, thought-leading programmes of work
Working with the team to innovate our offer and take our Branded Content to new heights, in line with client and market needs
Working closely with our Commercial Editor to not only keep on top of trends but also to ensure the WIRED brand is front and centre in our proposals and outputs
Working with other internal WIRED and Conde Nast teams to ensure that we leverage networks and internal strengths
Working closely with the project delivery teams to ensure that client expectations are met
Developing best practice ways of working as we scale up the team
Helping us to build our knowledge base, develop expertise and become a centre of excellence across a range of topics
Helping create a fantastic culture and a brilliant work environment, as we scale the team
Where will you be?
We encourage hybrid working but when you are in the office, this role will be primarily based in the wonderful Adelphi building with breathtaking views over the Thames and next to the hustle and bustle of The Strand. This is our London HQ and where members of our global teams sit enabling all of our award-winning content to be created.
What benefits do we offer?
Condé Nast Learning Hub where you’ll find you’ll find all Condé Nast-developed learning courses and trainings, and over 16,000+ courses in seven local languages
25 days holiday and extra days of annual leave for if you get married, move house or want to volunteer
Hybrid working and core hours
Competitive pension scheme
Bupa Private Healthcare
Season ticket loans
Cycle to work
Employee Assistance programme
Bring your dog to work
A wide variety of wellness benefits including gym discounts
Discounts and Magazine Subscriptions
Employee Resource Groups to 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.
Expected salary:
Location: London – Adelphi, MD
