TheTravel · 2 hours ago
Managing Editor
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior LevelTheTravel.com inspires wanderlust with high-quality travel content and is looking for a Managing Editor to lead their editorial team. This role involves overseeing daily editorial operations, managing a team of editors and writers, and ensuring the publication of exceptional travel stories and news.
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Responsibilities
Oversee daily editorial operations to ensure timely publication of articles, news pieces, and features
Manage and lead a team of editors and writers, ensuring content aligns with the brand’s editorial standards, voice, and SEO best practices
Conduct content reviews, providing editorial feedback and guidance to maintain high standards of quality, accuracy, and originality
Develop and maintain the editorial calendar, ensuring a balanced mix of content that aligns with trends, reader interests, and business objectives
Work closely with senior leadership to execute the content strategy and drive traffic growth
Track and report on content performance metrics using analytics tools identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes
Oversee editorial workflow, ensuring efficient processes from ideation to publication, including assigning tasks, managing deadlines, and maintaining communication with the team
Keep up-to-date with industry trends and incorporate new content ideas and formats to keep our site fresh and engaging
Assist in training new editorial staff and freelance writers, ensuring they understand the brand’s tone, style, and content guidelines
Ensure compliance with editorial guidelines and standards
Qualification
Required
Proven experience in an editorial leadership role, preferably in the media or digital publishing industry
Strong knowledge and passion for the travel industry, with a keen understanding of trends and news
Excellent editorial judgment and attention to detail, with a proven ability to edit and produce high-quality content
Familiarity with SEO best practices and experience in optimizing content for search engines
Experience managing an editorial team, including full-time staff and freelance writers
Proficiency in using content management systems (CMS), editorial calendar tools, and analytics platforms (Google Analytics, SEMrush, etc.)
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Oversee daily editorial operations to ensure timely publication of articles, news pieces, and features
Manage and lead a team of editors and writers, ensuring content aligns with the brand's editorial standards, voice, and SEO best practices
Conduct content reviews, providing editorial feedback and guidance to maintain high standards of quality, accuracy, and originality
Develop and maintain the editorial calendar, ensuring a balanced mix of content that aligns with trends, reader interests, and business objectives
Work closely with senior leadership to execute the content strategy and drive traffic growth
Track and report on content performance metrics using analytics tools identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes
Oversee editorial workflow, ensuring efficient processes from ideation to publication, including assigning tasks, managing deadlines, and maintaining communication with the team
Keep up-to-date with industry trends and incorporate new content ideas and formats to keep our site fresh and engaging
Assist in training new editorial staff and freelance writers, ensuring they understand the brand's tone, style, and content guidelines
Ensure compliance with editorial guidelines and standards
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field
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Benefits
This is a work from home position
Company
TheTravel
There are many travel sites out there that feature beautiful photos of far-off destinations, along with every reason why a person should consider booking their trip right now.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase