Who we are
We create trusted, expert content that helps millions of people discover more about the things they love, need and care about. From technology, gaming and entertainment to fashion, lifestyle, sport, finance and beyond, our specialist brands connect people with their passions every day.
Across websites, magazines, newsletters, social channels and events, we bring expert content to audiences around the world. We combine our deep specialist knowledge with innovative technology and data to create engaging experiences, build valuable communities and help people make better-informed decisions.
Behind it all are our people - passionate experts, creators, innovators and problem-solvers who are shaping the future of media.
The Team You’ll Join
Future Creative is a commercial growth engine with creativity at its core. We combine audience intelligence, creative strategy, storytelling and content creation to turn business challenges into ideas that drive attention, relevance and growth. Working across Future’s specialist brands, we connect what audiences care about with what partners need to achieve. From human insight through to content, brand experiences, talent and emerging formats, we create work that feels native to the communities we serve and delivers clear commercial value.
What you'll do
Future Creative is looking for an Associate Director to lead the editorial vision, storytelling and narrative development of our commercial partnerships across two of our leading women's lifestyle brands, Marie Claire and Who What Wear.
Sitting at the intersection of editorial creativity, cultural insight, and commercial storytelling, this is a senior creative role for an exceptional editor and conceptual thinker who can turn brand challenges into compelling ideas that resonate with audiences.
Reporting to the VP of Creative - you will play a central role in shaping original branded content, integrated campaigns and advertiser partnerships, working closely with Editorial, Creative Strategy, Sales, Design, Production.
We are looking for someone who understands the distinctive voices, audiences and cultural relevance of Marie Claire and Who What Wear, and can translate those strengths into ambitious, commercially effective creative work.
From the first creative conversation through to final execution, you will help develop ideas that are editorially credible, culturally relevant and creatively distinctive. You will combine the instincts of an editor, the imagination of a creative and the commercial awareness of a brand storyteller.
What you’ll bring
Proven experience in creative ideation, editorial storytelling and developing commercial branded content campaigns, ideally within fashion, beauty, luxury, lifestyle or women's media.
Strong understanding of social-first content, platform-native storytelling, emerging cultural trends and audience engagement, with the ability to translate commercial briefs into compelling, insight-led creative concepts.
Experience collaborating with Creative Strategy, Design, Editorial and Sales teams, contributing to client pitches, presentations and the development of innovative commercial partnerships.
Excellent editorial judgement, writing and copy-editing skills, with experience briefing, commissioning and providing constructive feedback to freelance writers and creative contributors.
Proven ability to manage multiple creative projects from concept through to delivery, balancing creative ambition with commercial objectives, budgets and deadlines while using audience insights and campaign performance to inform future ideas.
Minimum Requirements
7+ years of experience in senior editorial, branded content or creative leadership roles within premium publishing, media, creative agencies or branded entertainment.
Proven experience developing and delivering high-quality commercial content for fashion, beauty, luxury or women's lifestyle audiences, supported by a strong portfolio across digital, social and video…