New York, New York, United States · Remote Solely
$90k–$95k/yr
Afar, the critically acclaimed travel media brand is looking for a senior editor to join its digital editorial team. The senior editor will be responsible for top editing a variety of text-based digital travel content, f…
Skills: Line Editing, Top Editing, Headline Writing, Story Packaging, Content Calendar Management
Remote OK
$135k–$145k/yr
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The Senior Editor will top edit a variety of digital travel content and manage story packaging and idea development. They are responsible for coordinating with freelancers and managing content calendars in a collaborative remote environment.
Requires at least 5 years of text editing experience and 5-7 years as a senior editor in a deadline-driven media environment. Candidates must possess strong storytelling agility, CMS experience, and a passion for travel.
Afar, the critically acclaimed travel media brand is looking for a senior editor to join its digital editorial team.
The senior editor will be responsible for top editing a variety of text-based digital travel content, from inspiration stories to intel, from longreads to quick hits. They will work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, coordinating with other editors and reporting to the editorial director.
Work location:
Our company is fully remote, but this role must be based in New York.
Line editing and top editing several stories a day
Headline and display writing
Story packaging
Idea development
Assigning articles
Cultivating relationships with freelance writers from a diverse range of backgrounds and identities
Writing and updating articles
Organizing and developing content calendars
Attending industry events and meetings
Note: This role does not guarantee travel
Minimum 5 years hands-on text editing experience
5-7 years experience as a senior editor at a media company working in a deadline-driven environment
Sharp line editing, story shaping, and packaging skills
Reporting experience and knowledge of fact-checking best practices
Meticulous attention to detail and grammar
Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
Ability to write clear, engaging copy and help others to do the same
Agility in storytelling skills, jumping from a longform feature to a short news item to a roundup to a destination spotlight
Excellent communication skills and ability to cooperate effectively with staff and freelancers in a remote work environment
Experience assigning and commissioning articles
Experience working in a CMS
Experience writing newsletters
Experience scriptwriting and capturing footage for social video
Must have a passion for travel, and be interested in conceptualizing new and interesting ways to create travel storytelling
A strategic and creative thinker
Capable of bringing out the best in both writers and editors
A proactive self-starter with a collaborative spirit
A team player who finds satisfaction in both contributing ideas and doing the work to make them happen
Afar, which launched in 2009, is the most critically acclaimed travel media brand. It is B Corp Certified and makes a positive impact on the world through high-quality storytelling that inspires, enriches, and empowers Travelers Who Care. Through a growing portfolio of platforms—including digital, social, email, audio, a quarterly magazine, events, and the recent acquisition of UK-based Suitcase Magazine—Afar reaches the most affluent, influential, and discerning audience across all travel media.
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A B Corp–certified media company creating positive impact through award-winning travel storytelling.
AFAR Media's mission is to inspire, guide and enable travelers to have richer, deeper and more fulfilling travel experiences. Platforms include AFAR.com, AFAR magazine, AFAR Custom, and the non-profit foundation Learning AFAR.
Offices: PO Box 458, San Francisco, CA 94104, US
A B Corp–certified media company creating positive impact through award-winning travel storytelling.
AFAR Media's mission is to inspire, guide and enable travelers to have richer, deeper and more fulfilling travel experiences. Platforms include AFAR.com, AFAR magazine, AFAR Custom, and the non-profit foundation Learning AFAR.
Offices: PO Box 458, San Francisco, CA 94104, US
