Managing Editor

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Summary

Join TheTravel.com, a leading digital media company, as our Managing Editor! Lead and mentor a team of editors and writers, ensuring high-quality travel content aligns with brand standards and SEO best practices. Oversee daily editorial operations, develop the editorial calendar, and track content performance. This leadership role requires proven editorial experience, a passion for travel, and strong team management skills. The position offers the flexibility of working from home. We are looking for a highly skilled and passionate individual to join our team and contribute to our continued success.

Requirements

  • 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

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

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field
  • Portfolio of work
  • Client Testimonials
  • Anything related to your experience in the industry

Benefits

Work from home position

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