Nick Traverse
About Nick Traverse
Nick Traverse serves as the Director of Editorial Operations at Condé Nast, a position he has held since 2021. With a background in editorial operations at various prestigious publications, he brings extensive experience in team management, contract negotiation, and business strategy optimization.
Work at Condé Nast
Nick Traverse has served as the Director of Editorial Operations at Condé Nast since 2021. In this role, he oversees editorial processes and operations, ensuring that the editorial team meets its objectives efficiently. His leadership contributes to the overall strategic direction of the editorial department within the organization, which is based in New York, New York.
Previous Experience at Architectural Digest
Prior to his current role, Nick Traverse held multiple positions at Architectural Digest. He began as an Editorial Operations Coordinator from 2015 to 2017, then advanced to Editorial Operations Associate from 2017 to 2018, and finally served as Editorial Operations Manager from 2018 to 2021. In these roles, he was responsible for managing editorial workflows and collaborating with various teams to enhance operational efficiency.
Experience at Bon Appétit and Epicurious
Nick Traverse worked at Bon Appétit and Epicurious as an Editorial Operations Manager from 2019 to 2021. His responsibilities included negotiating contracts with third-party vendors and analyzing profit and loss statements to identify growth opportunities. He also project managed new revenue-generating initiatives, ensuring alignment across multiple teams to achieve business objectives.
Education at Harvard University
Nick Traverse earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Harvard University, where he studied from 2004 to 2008. His education provided a strong foundation for his analytical and operational skills, which he has applied throughout his career in editorial operations.
Early Career at The New Yorker
Nick Traverse began his career at The New Yorker, where he worked as an Editorial Assistant from 2010 to 2012 and then as a Multimedia Editor from 2012 to 2015. In these positions, he gained valuable experience in editorial processes and content management, which contributed to his subsequent roles in editorial operations.