Commissioning Editor (Travel)

The Commissioning Editor - Travel will devise, commission and create innovative content ideas for the Travel that work across all platforms. This includes but is not limited to: news analysis, comment, features and destination guides.

Key Responsibilities
To deliver expertise in Travel and ensure that all features conform to the Telegraph’s Digital First strategy.
To attend regular commissioning meetings to present features ideas in a collaborative style for team input and development.
To manage and deliver content for destination guides & other long-term content.
To edit copy at speed.
To attract freelance writing talent.
To nurture and develop PR contacts in the industry and beyond.
To set a high standard of digital and print journalism (visuals, edits, sells and headlines).
To find new ways/ideas to drive engagement with travel content.
To represent Travel externally where and when required.

Key Skills
Keen instinct for a good story and how to tell it - needs features and lifestyle experience as well as travel.
Understanding of what content engages our readers and encourages them to subscribe and register.
Understand how to deliver on a long-term content strategy.
Understanding of the trends and cultural shifts in the travel industry.
Motivated to build relationships with travel industry contacts, PRs and decision makers and influencers.
Enthusiasm for travel – including key triggers, research and booking patterns and UG opportunities
Demonstrates self-motivation and initiative.
Able to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines whilst maintaining flawless accuracy.
The ability to work comfortably both independently and as part of a team.
Personable and professional when representing Travel internally and externally. Enthusiasm and energy for attending external events and trips.