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, cruise 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.
• Familiarity with cruise 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.

Benefits

The nature of our industry means life at the Telegraph Media Group is fast-paced, demanding, and interesting. We also want it to be rewarding for everyone who works here by creating a suite of benefits that contribute to lifestyle choices and leisure activities. From dynamic working opportunities, medical cover, and parental leave (six months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced paternity/partner leave), to life assurance and season ticket loans, you can choose from a range of flexible benefits, designed to support your lifestyle and help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Training and development

With support from your manager and colleagues, you’ll also have access to a variety of training and development opportunities through The Academy. Covering a range of personal and professional skills, our courses enable you to develop an enjoyable and rewarding career.

Our commitment to inclusion

At Telegraph Media Group, we foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are committed to building a team that reflects a wide variety of skills, perspectives and backgrounds. We believe in equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer as part of the government’s Disability Confident Scheme. If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition and would like support in applying for any of our roles or if you require any reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process with us, please make us aware.

To find out more about Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Telegraph Media Group, and for more information on our purpose, beliefs, and people values, please visit our website

Last updated on Jun 28, 2024