TheTravel - Managing Editor

About Us:

AtTheTravel.com, we inspire wanderlust with engaging, high-quality travel content that resonates with readers worldwide. As part of Valnet Inc., a leading digital media company, we thrive on creating top-tier content across various niches. We're now looking for aManaging Editorto lead our editorial team and steer the creation of exceptional travel stories, news, and much more.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and passionateManaging Editorto oversee daily editorial operations and ensure the publication of best-in-class travel content. This leadership role demands exceptional editorial skills, team management experience, and the ability to thrive in the fast-paced world of digital media.

What We’re Looking For:

• 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
  
  

Skills We’re Looking For:

• 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
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field is preferred
  
  

Feel Free To Include:

• Portfolio of work
• Client Testimonials
• Anything related to your experience in the industry
  
  

We will get back to you as soon as possible if we think you'd make a solid addition to the team.

We look forward to collaborating with positive and inspired candidates.

Link to our website: thetravel.com

**This is a work from home position**

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