Senior Digital Editor, Travel - Join the National Geographic Team!

Unlock Your Potential as a Senior Digital Editor, Travel, at National Geographic! We're seeking a highly skilled and innovative editor to lead our digital storytelling efforts in the travel space. As a Senior Digital Editor, you will play a key role in shaping our online content, driving engagement, and pushing the boundaries of digital journalism. This remote opportunity offers a competitive salary, a dynamic community, and the chance to work with a talented team of editors, writers, and creators.

As a Senior Digital Editor, Travel, you will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive content strategy that showcases National Geographic's unique voice and perspective. You will work closely with our editorial team to create compelling, data-driven content that resonates with our audience and drives results. Your expertise in travel writing and editing, combined with your knowledge of search engine optimization and social media, will help us stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

Job Summary:

The Senior Digital Editor, Travel, will contribute to and execute National Geographic's digital storytelling efforts, creating engaging, timely, and relevant content that meets our acquisition goals. You will spearhead content creation, from planning to publication, and collaborate with editors across the organization to ensure that our digital content is of the highest quality. Your responsibilities will include:

• Pitching and suggesting story ideas that align with our KPIs and experimenting with new topic areas and formats
• Building and maintaining a network of freelance writers with expertise in the travel space
• Collaborating with our digital engagement team to advance our search strategy and craft compelling headlines
• Working with our social team to develop digital content ideas and bigger projects
• Coaching junior editors on the digital team and providing feedback on performance

Responsibilities:

• Pitch and suggest framing for pitches at regularly scheduled pitch meetings
• Identify stories that align with our KPIs and experiment with new topic areas and formats
• Build and maintain a network of freelance writers with expertise in the travel space
• Participate in regular digital editorial pitch meetings and execute on decisions made
• Collaborate with our travel content partners to set expectations for publishing and organize coverage areas
• Work with our digital engagement team to advance our search strategy and craft compelling headlines
• Collaborate with our social team to develop digital content ideas and bigger projects
• Meet weekly with our Senior Manager of Digital Editorial for feedback on performance
• Coach junior editors on the digital team as necessary

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of editorial experience in digital publishing
• Strong background in editing with a broad knowledge of search engine optimization and proven track record of writing irresistible headlines
• Topical expertise and experience editing travel content across text and video platforms
• Engaging on-camera video skills
• Future-forward digital editing skills
• Experience using data-driven tools
• Ability to evolve story ideas out of brainstorms
• Ability to write digitally-optimized headlines and text
• Highly developed ability to recognize and create story ideas, including ideas with major visual and multimedia components

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with travel writing and editing
• Previous experience creating content for social media
• Keen sense of the competitive media landscape, tried tactics, and industry trends
• Understanding of priorities and demands of a large umbrella company
• Proven patience working effectively within an ever-changing environment

Required Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (concentration in journalism and digital media preferred)

The hiring range for this position is $92,800 to $124,400 per year, depending on location, experience, and other factors. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, financial, and other benefits, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.

We Want to Hear From You!

If you're a talented and ambitious editor looking to join a dynamic team, we want to hear from you! Apply today and take the first step towards an exciting new chapter in your career.