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EURONEWS TRAVEL – LEAD EDITOR

Euronews
is Europe's leading international news media
operating
TV channels
and
digital platforms 13 languages
:
Arabic, English, French, Polish, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Turkish.

Euronews TV
is available to
more than 400 million households
in
160 + countries
via cable, digital satellite and terrestrial windows.
82%
of Europe's homes access Euronews TV channel. Euronews content is also distributed on websites, mobile apps, smart TV and social media.

In 2016, Euronews launched Africanews, the first pan-African multilingual news channel. Euronews also offers its expertise worldwide: in Europe with its affiliate channels Euronews Bosnia, Euronews Georgia, Euronews Albania, Euronews Serbia, Euronews Romania, and Euronews Bulgaria,
bringing the total number of languages covered by Euronews to nineteen.

Euronews launched its Doha bureau in 2021 in partnership with Qatar Media City. The multi-cultural bureau is a regional hub that films original content and tells stories from across the Middle East and Asia. The Euronews Academy welcomes university students and graduates keen to have a hands-on working experience within an international channel.

To find out more:
About us - Euronews

Context:

Euronews Travel is Euronews' new global initiative dedicated to inspiring and informing audiences about the world of travel. With a focus on sustainability, cultural exploration, and immersive storytelling, the channel aims to become a leading source for travel enthusiasts worldwide.

The Lead Editor of Euronews Travel is responsible for the strategic direction, editorial planning, and day-to-day operations of all Euronews Travel content across digital platforms.

This senior editorial role is pivotal in maintaining and growing the brand's visibility, reputation, and audience engagement and will be a guardian of Euronews' fundamental editorial values and Editorial Charter. The Lead Editor will lead a dynamic team of writers and contributors, ensure the delivery of compelling travel journalism, and collaborate with commercial and marketing teams to drive traffic and partnerships.

Main responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the editorial vision for Euronews Travel in line with company goals.
• Plan and oversee a robust content calendar that aligns with seasonal trends, audience interests, SEO performance, and industry developments.
• Define key audience growth metrics and work closely with the data/analytics team to monitor performance and adjust content strategy accordingly.

Content Oversight

• Commission, edit, and publish engaging, high‑quality digital content that drives traffic and engagement across Euronews Travel.
• Write original articles, opinion pieces, and destination features as needed, with a focus on quality and impact.
• Manage and expand a network of freelance contributors, ensuring consistent tone, style, and editorial standards.
• Oversee all aspects of content production including sub-editing, multimedia integration, and quality control.

Budget & Workflow Management

• Ensure the department's commissioning/freelance budget is deployed to maximise impact and never exceeds its target
• Manage and approve invoices in Paydesk and on Sage.
• Lead a small in‑house editorial team and maintain daily editorial workflows to meet publishing deadlines.
• Provide feedback, mentoring, and support to team members and freelance writers.
• Collaborate with other vertical leads and editorial teams to share best practices and align cross‑platform content opportunities.

Industry Engagement & Representation

• Represent Euronews Travel at key travel industry events, press trips, and media briefings.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with tourism boards, PR agencies, and commercial partners to enhance editorial offerings and secure exclusives.

Commercial & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Serve as the main editorial point of contact for Sales and Commercial teams for Euronews Travel.
• Contribute to branded content campaigns and sponsored…