Travel Editor

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Travel Editor based in United States.

This role offers the opportunity to shape the editorial voice of a premium travel brand and influence how discerning travelers discover the world. You will develop trusted travel intelligence content that combines expert insights, industry news, and thoughtful curation. Working at the intersection of journalism, travel expertise, and digital engagement, you will create content that informs and inspires clients. The position requires strong editorial judgment, storytelling ability, and a deep understanding of what makes travel experiences meaningful.

You will own newsletter strategy, content development, performance optimization, and the evolution of a trusted editorial platform. This is an impactful opportunity for an experienced editor who enjoys building credibility, experimenting with new formats, and using data to refine content strategies.

• Develop and manage the editorial calendar and publishing cadence for travel newsletters and digital content channels.
• Curate and synthesize insights from leading travel trade and consumer publications into engaging, relevant editorial briefings.
• Write original editorial perspectives that add expert analysis and a distinctive point of view to curated travel stories.
• Design and optimize newsletter formats, templates, and content structures, including breaking news, destination updates, product highlights, and partner features.
• Build relationships with travel publications and manage content-sharing or syndication partnerships.
• Establish and maintain editorial standards, tone, and guidelines that reinforce credibility and audience trust.
• Ensure editorial independence by maintaining a clear separation between content judgment and commercial priorities.
• Collaborate with destination experts and internal teams to incorporate unique insights and perspectives.
• Lead A/B testing initiatives to identify the most effective content formats, topics, and engagement strategies.
• Monitor audience behavior, analyze performance metrics, and provide recommendations to improve engagement, leads, and business impact.
• Present editorial performance insights and optimization opportunities to leadership teams.

The ideal candidate is an experienced editor and storyteller with a strong background in journalism, content strategy, and audience development. You should have the ability to transform complex information into compelling narratives while using data and technology to continuously improve content performance.

• 10+ years of editorial and writing experience within a recognized media, publishing, or journalism organization.
• Strong editorial judgment and proven ability to build credibility with sophisticated audiences.
• Deep passion for travel and experience creating content that inspires exploration and decision‑making.
• Experience developing newsletter products, including content hierarchy, layouts, pacing, and optimization.
• Ability to leverage AI tools to research, analyze, and synthesize information from multiple sources efficiently.
• Experience managing publisher relationships, content partnerships, or syndication programs.
• Strong understanding of analytics, experimentation, and A/B testing methodologies to improve performance.
• Proficiency with tools such as Power BI, CRM platforms, project management tools, and content technologies.
• Experience using AI tools, Asana, and Hub Spot is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills with the ability to work independently in a remote environment.

• Competitive compensation package with a strong performance‑based rewards approach.
• Expected annual compensation range of $135,000 - $150,000 USD
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• Opportunity to participate in incentive programs tied to individual and business performance.
• Fully remote work flexibility.
• Opportunity to shape the editorial direction of a globally recognized travel organization.
• Collaborative environment with access to travel experts and industry professionals.
• Opportunity to work on innovative content strategies combining journalism, technology, and travel expertise.
• Supportive workplace culture focused on inclusion, accessibility, and professional growth.