Editor-in-Chief - Cosmopolitan ME

We are looking for an Editor-in-Chief to lead Cosmopolitan Middle East and define its editorial vision, voice and identity across the region.

This is an opportunity for a highly creative and commercially aware editorial leader to shape a major women’s media brand for a new generation. You will set the agenda for what Cosmopolitan talks about, how it talks about it and how it connects with its audience across every platform, while understanding how a strong editorial proposition can drive audience growth, brand relevance and commercial opportunities.

You will be responsible for building a distinctive editorial proposition across fashion, beauty, culture, entertainment and women’s lifestyle, while ensuring Cosmopolitan remains relevant, aspirational and deeply connected to its audience.

Key Responsibilities

Editorial Vision & Brand Leadership

• Define and lead the overall editorial vision, voice and strategy for Cosmopolitan.

• Set the editorial agenda across fashion, beauty, culture, entertainment, lifestyle and women’s issues.

• Ensure Cosmopolitan has a distinctive, recognisable point of view across all platforms.

• Develop new editorial franchises, formats and storytelling opportunities that grow audience engagement.

• Keep the brand at the forefront of cultural conversations, trends and emerging talent.

Audience & Content

• Develop content that is relevant, engaging and meaningful to a modern female audience.

• Understand audience behaviour, cultural shifts and emerging trends and translate them into editorial opportunities.

• Champion ambitious, original storytelling across digital, social, video, print and experiential platforms.

• Work closely with the social and video teams to ensure the brand translates effectively across platforms.

• Build strong relationships with fashion, beauty, entertainment and cultural talent.

Leadership

• Lead, inspire and develop the editorial team, creating a culture of creativity, ambition and excellence.

• Set clear editorial standards and ensure consistently high-quality output across the brand.

• Collaborate closely with commercial, creative, social, video and production teams.

• Represent Cosmopolitan at industry events, with partners, talent and within the wider media landscape.

Brand Growth

• Work closely with commercial leadership to identify opportunities that strengthen the brand while protecting editorial integrity.

• Contribute to the development of major editorial franchises, events and brand initiatives.

• Build Cosmopolitan’s profile and influence within the regional fashion, beauty, media and cultural landscape.

• Identify opportunities to grow the audience, relevance and influence of the brand.

What We’re Looking For

• Significant editorial experience, ideally within fashion, beauty, women’s lifestyle, culture or entertainment media.

• Proven experience leading an editorial team and setting a strong editorial vision.

• A deep understanding of the modern female audience and the evolving media landscape.

• Strong knowledge of fashion, beauty, entertainment, culture and digital media.

• Exceptional writing, editing, storytelling and communication skills.

• A strong digital and social mindset, with an understanding of how audiences consume and engage with content today.

• Established relationships across the fashion, beauty, entertainment and creative industries.

• Commercial awareness and the ability to work effectively with senior internal and external stakeholders.