Anna Wintour Begins Search for New Editorial Leader at US Vogue

On June 26, it was revealed that Anna Wintour, who has led the editorial direction of American Vogue for over 35 years, has initiated the search for a new Head of Editorial Content to oversee the magazine’s day-to-day operations.

This move signals a shift from the traditional editor-in-chief model to a globally unified editorial structure already in place across Vogue’s international editions. The newly appointed leader will report directly to Wintour and take charge of the American edition’s daily editorial execution and team management.

Wintour, meanwhile, will remain in her roles as Global Editorial Director of Vogue and Chief Content Officer of Condé Nast, continuing to oversee not only American Vogue but also Vogue’s 28 international editions. In addition, she will retain editorial oversight of other flagship Condé Nast titles, including Wired, Vanity Fair, GQ, and Bon Appétit.

This reorganization reflects both the expanded scope of Wintour’s leadership in recent years and the company’s evolving need to balance global brand consistency with local editorial excellence. By delegating operational responsibilities to a new leader, Wintour will now focus more intently on shaping Vogue’s overarching strategy and global creative vision.

While long-standing rumors about Wintour’s eventual departure have circulated for years, this announcement does not indicate a retirement. Rather, it marks a deliberate transition, a foundational step toward what many see as the beginning of a post-Wintour era. For Vogue, it is a strategic recalibration aimed at sustaining and scaling its influence in an increasingly globalized fashion media landscape.