Content Editor, Travel

The purpose of this role is to assist with the production of digital travel content, including destination guides and features content.

Main responsibilities

To oversee editing and production of online destination guide and features content, new and updated.
To support the travel features editor with commissioning of destination guides as required.
To understand and seek to set a high standard of quality in the production of pages online.
To generate ideas that will enable travel to meet its publishing targets.
To help identify gaps in coverage to meet the needs of the traveller.
Support the travel features editor in planning and generating new content, updating and improving existing content and working with other departments to ensure cross-promotion.
To find news ways/ideas to drive engagement with travel content, with a particular focus on social media.

Specific requirements and skills

Experience working with a range of writers and contributors, editing and managing their copy, in large volumes and to deadline.
Proven experience of working collaboratively with a team, in a fast-moving environment.
Experience of planning new content and improving existing content.
Able to edit, check and publish copy, source and select imagery.
Able to examine and interpret analytical tools.
Demonstrate a clear understanding of SEO-optimised copy.
Experience of travel, travel news and consumer trends – you will have developed contacts with experts/writers.
Knowledge of travel and able to demonstrate understanding of when and why people book and what they want to read.
Must understand the importance of harnessing social channels to drive engagement.