What are the responsibilities and job description for the Guidebook Development Editor | Lonely Planet Job at Red Ventures in New York position at Red Ventures?
Lonely Planet is creating the exciting new role of Guidebook Development Editor to fill its guidebooks with great ideas. This role will work with our new Consumer Insight function to continually improve the content and design of our guidebook series (working with a designer and cartographer) to meet the changing needs of travelers. This means reviewing the content each series delivers, and in what format (words, maps, photos, infographics, etc). You'll create the templates and guidelines our Commissioning Editors use to create individual destination guides.
We are looking for a creative thinker who understands the changing needs of travelers globally, has a keen eye for information design and is a great editor. Journalism or editing experience is required, as is a passion for travel.
What You'll Do :
- Continually improve Lonely Planet's guidebook series, reviewing content and design, to make sure they remain relevant through the 2020s
- Work with Consumer Insight to rigorously test new concepts, and get ahead of emerging consumer needs
- Create templates, guidelines and training for our commissioning and production teams to ensure consistent excellence in every guidebook
What We're Looking For :
Compensation
Additionally, the following benefits are provided by Red Ventures, subject to eligibility requirements.
Who We Are :
Founded in 2000, Red Ventures (RV) is home to a diverse portfolio of industry-leading brands and businesses, strategic partnerships and proprietary technology - including Bankrate, Lonely Planet, The Points Guy, BestColleges and more. Together, RV helps millions of people worldwide make life's most important decisions, accelerates digital adaptation, and innovates the online consumer experience by improving every step of the consumer journey - from first discovery of information, throughout the decision-making process, to transactions. Headquartered south of Charlotte, NC, Red Ventures employs thousands of people across the US and Puerto Rico, with international offices in the UK and Brazil. For more information, visit and follow @RedVentures on social platforms.
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Salary : $84,000 - $96,000
