Want to be the next Anna Wintour? Famed editor role at US Vogue now up for grabs on LinkedIn
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While some netizens were excited about the prospect of becoming the magazine’s new head, others were more sceptical.
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Ever dreamt of becoming the next Anna Wintour? You can now have a shot at snagging her highly coveted role at US Vogue, as advertised on LinkedIn by the magazine’s parent company on July 2.
A week after Britain-born Wintour shocked the fashion world with news that she was stepping down as editor-in-chief
In its post, the global media firm uploaded a collage of pink couture dresses and simply said: “We are hiring.”
Those interested were asked to send in their resumes to a leadership consulting firm.
The post has since garnered significant traction on social media, with more than 4,000 reactions on LinkedIn and several reactions from TikTok and X users.
While some netizens were excited about the prospect of becoming the magazine’s new head, others were more sceptical. Some were also at odds about the hiring process.
One LinkedIn user said that the company’s move was an indication of a “cultural reset”, while another joked if candidates who “don’t rock a bob and sunglasses indoors” would be considered.
However, one X user quipped: “What if all of this is just marketing for The Devil Wears Prada 2?”
Known for her iconic bob haircut and black sunglasses, Wintour, 75, is among the most influential figures in fashion journalism, having held the position as US Vogue editor for 37 years.
She was widely believed to be the inspiration behind the lead character in The Devil Wears Prada (2006), played by American actress Meryl Streep.
The sequel, The Devil Wears Prada 2, was announced on June 30, just days after Wintour announced her departure at a staff meeting. She has said that she would remain as Conde Nast’s global chief content officer and editorial director at Vogue.
It is not known if Conde Nast has reached out to any applicants. While some media outlets have speculated that the company could look for a replacement internally, there have been no official announcements yet.
