Northstar Travel Group · 1 day ago
Assistant Editor, Copy
Rutherford, NJ, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$75K/yr - $82K/yr
2+ years expNorthstar Travel Group is the largest B2B travel media and information company in the world, seeking a detail-oriented Copy Editor to prepare stories for publication across various platforms. This role involves editing for accuracy and clarity, optimizing content for SEO, and collaborating with writers to enhance editorial quality.
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Responsibilities
Edit copy for accuracy, clarity, and adherence to AP and Travel Weekly style while collaborating with writers to resolve questions and improve content
Edit and post stories for topic‑based e‑newsletters and create mailings within our e‑letter content management system
Rewrite newsletter content when necessary
Write headlines and photo captions for print pages and web items
Actively optimize article performance through strong use of headlines, captions, summaries, subheads, and other editorial elements
Research and craft SEO‑ and GEO‑optimized headlines and modify copy to improve search visibility
Monitor articles in the CMS to ensure headlines and metadata are optimized for performance
Track story performance metrics and adjust headlines and summaries when appropriate to increase reach
Participate in print production as needed, including editing assigned pages and distributing digital proofs of news and destination pages for markup
Review all copy each Friday before it transitions from print to the digital edition, checking for broken links and other issues
Qualification
Required
Two to three or more years of relevant experience editing copy and writing SEO‑optimized headlines
Successful completion of the Travel Weekly copy-editing test, demonstrating strong knowledge of AP style
Exceptional writing and editing skills, including the ability to craft concise, accurate headlines within layout constraints
Strong understanding of SEO best practices; familiarity with tools such as Google Trends or SEMrush is a plus
Working knowledge of InCopy/InDesign, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel
Experience with Ektron or another CMS and/or Storyports e‑letter technology is a strong advantage
Clear, effective communication skills (written and verbal) and strong organizational abilities
Solid interpersonal skills, including sound judgment, self‑discipline, and the ability to collaborate effectively with writers and editors
Ability to perform under pressure and meet aggressive, non‑negotiable deadlines
Capacity to multitask and manage multiple assignments simultaneously
Preferred
Four‑year college degree preferred; journalism major a plus
Benefits
A wide variety of health and dental plans
Company-paid life insurance
401k
Generous paid time off package
Summer Fridays
Company
Northstar Travel Group
Northstar Travel Group is a business-to-business information and marketing solutions company.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-08-28Acquired
Leadership Team
Lisa Cohen
Chief Financial Officer
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