Senior Associate, Design Optimization

Conde Nast
United States, New York, New York
1 World Trade Center (Show on map)
Mar 20, 2025
Conde Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms. The company's portfolio includes many of the world's most respected and influential media properties including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Self, GQ, The New Yorker, Conde Nast Traveler/Traveller, Allure, AD, Bon Appetit and Wired, among others. Job Description Location: New York, NY Conde Nast's central Video Creative Optimization team is looking for a Senior Associate, Design Optimization to provide cutting edge thumbnail design and ensure principles of appeal are applied to our new digital video releases and our engaging library of existing content. This is a role that encompasses both an expertise of thumbnail creation and an understanding of how algorithms recommend content to users and why videos are clicked on. The ideal candidate will have a passion for digital video, how it's consumed, how it's shared and must love being rigorous with data. This is a role for someone who wants to test hypotheses, iterate, learn and be comfortable with the speed of change. The position is based in New York and will report to the Manager of Design Optimization. Primary Responsibilities * Develop thumbnails and titles for YouTube pilots * Create new thumbnail templates for existing key shows * Partner with programming to ensure core appeal is always expressed in optimization * Continuously monitor and proactively reoptimize library content * Create new systems to measure the effectiveness of reoptimization tactics * With Creative Optimization teammates, utilize community mechanisms to promote re-optimized content Requirements * Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role for a media company, creator or mcn * Be curious and entrepreneurial, always looking for new methods to grow CTR, impressions and views on new and library content * Willingness and eagerness to learn, iterate, and grow as new products and partnerships are launched * Highly detail oriented, strong intuition, and organized * Advanced understanding of the YouTube algorithm * Expertise of YouTube Analytics * Expertise of YouTube CMS The expected base salary range for this position is from $70,000 - $80,000. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates may also be eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation. This is a guild position. 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. Conde 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.