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Forbes · 4 hours ago

Senior Travel Editor

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$95K/yr - $105K/yr

7+ years exp

Forbes is an iconic global media brand that has symbolized success for over a century. They are seeking an experienced Senior Travel Editor to partner with editorial and strategy leaders to innovate travel coverage and execute high-impact content opportunities.

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Responsibilities

Maintain strategic and operational ownership of travel coverage; spearhead initiatives to innovate and grow the section

Ideate and execute against high-impact content opportunities for the travel section based on search and audience data, trends, seasonality and other KPIs, in collaboration with the deputy lifestyle editor, strategy team and editorial leadership

Recruit and work closely with travel experts, local reporters and content creators to act as sources for coverage of resorts, properties and destinations globally

Report and write best-in-class travel content for Forbes Vetted readers through thorough testing, deep research and reliable expert and source interviews; assign articles to other Forbes Vetted staff and manage their workflow as appropriate

Act as a thought partner and key collaborator with the Forbes Vetted Audience Development team, together shaping and building dynamic travel content for social, newsletter and video channels as a routine part of travel coverage

Track and stay accountable for content performance against team and individual goals; encourage experimentation and smart pivots when things go off course

Participate in sales event coverage, including potentially working shifts over some holiday weekends such as Memorial Day, Amazon Prime Day and Black Friday/Cyber Monday

Qualification

Travel content strategyContent creationAudience engagementTravel guides expertiseVideo content creationCollaboration with expertsManagerial experienceImpeccable writing skills

Required

7 or more years of direct prior experience covering travel

Expert in all things travel with 7+ years of experience strategizing, creating and editing travel content on staff at a major publication or media brand

Highly strategic and engagement-focused editorial leader, with proven success in developing high-impact content formats and franchises and taking them from concept to publish and distribution

Deep experience creating and maintaining travel guides and related content for destinations across the world

Impeccable writing, editing and reporting skills, plus a deep network of experienced travel experts, local reporters, and PR contacts in the space

Experience collaborating with content creators, celebrities, and other notable and influential people to incorporate in coverage

Familiar with commerce content and has some experience hands-on testing travel gear and accessories

Experience appearing in video; is enthusiastic about translating editorial stories into engaging video content for the Forbes Vetted travel section

Eager to innovate and experiment editorially to help grow the Forbes Vetted audience both on-site and off-platform, such as in email newsletters, audio formats and on social media channels