Join the Team that Brings the World to Your Screen: National Geographic's Senior Digital Editor, Travel
National Geographic is on the hunt for a highly skilled and innovative Senior Digital Editor, Travel, to join our dynamic team in Washington, DC, or remotely. As a leader in the digital publishing industry, we're committed to creating captivating content that inspires and educates our global audience. If you're passionate about travel, digital storytelling, and staying ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving media landscape, we want to hear from you.
About National Geographic and the Travel Industry
National Geographic has been a pioneer in exploration, education, and conservation for over 130 years. Our mission is to explore, educate, and conserve, and we're committed to using the power of storytelling to make a difference. The travel industry is rapidly evolving, with new technologies and platforms emerging every day. As a Senior Digital Editor, Travel, you'll be at the forefront of this change, shaping the way we tell stories about the world and its incredible destinations.
Job Summary
As our ideal candidate, you'll be a seasoned digital publishing professional with a passion for travel and a keen eye for compelling storytelling. You'll be responsible for driving National Geographic's digital content strategy in the travel space, creating and curating content that resonates with our audience across multiple platforms. Your expertise will help us stay ahead of the competition, and your creativity will inspire our readers to explore the world.
Key Responsibilities
- Content Creation and Strategy: Pitch and suggest framing for pitches at regularly scheduled pitch meetings, identifying stories that align with our KPIs and experimenting with new topic areas within Travel.
- Freelance Network Management: Build and maintain a network of freelance writers with experience in the Travel space, ensuring we have access to the best talent and perspectives.
- Collaboration and Leadership: Participate in regular digital editorial pitch meetings, leading the conversation and executing on decisions made. Collaborate with the Digital Engagement Team, Editorial Newsletter team, and Social team to advance editorial Search strategy, drive unique visitors and engagement, and develop digital content ideas.
- Editorial Excellence: Coach junior editors on the digital team as necessary, sharing your expertise and experience to help them grow and develop.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Use data-driving tools to inform content decisions, and work with the Senior Manager of Digital Editorial to receive feedback on performance and identify new topic areas or formats to experiment with.
Essential Qualifications
To succeed in this role, you'll need:
- A minimum of 5 years of editorial experience in digital publishing, with a strong background in editing and a broad knowledge of search engine optimization.
- Topical expertise and experience editing travel content across text and video platforms, with a proven track record of creating engaging and optimized content.
- Future-forward digital editing skills, including experience with data-driving tools and the ability to evolve story ideas out of brainstorms.
- A highly developed ability to recognize and create story ideas, including ideas with major visual and multimedia components.
- A Bachelor's Degree, preferably with a concentration in journalism and digital media.
Preferred Experience
While not essential, the following experience will give you a competitive edge:
- Experience with travel writing and editing, with a deep understanding of the travel industry and its trends.
- Previous experience creating content for social media, with a keen sense of the competitive media landscape and tried tactics.
- Understanding of priorities and demands of a large umbrella company, with proven patience working effectively within an ever-changing environment.
What We Offer
As a Senior Digital Editor, Travel at National Geographic, you'll enjoy:
- A competitive salary, ranging from $92,800 to $124,400 per year, depending on your experience and qualifications.
- A bonus and/or long-term incentive units as part of your compensation package.
- A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, financial, and other benefits.
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development, with a dynamic team that's passionate about digital storytelling.
- A collaborative and innovative work environment, with a team that's committed to making a difference through our content.
Our Company Culture
At National Geographic, we're committed to fostering a culture that's inclusive, creative, and inspiring. We believe in empowering our team members to take ownership of their work, and providing the support and resources they need to succeed. As a Senior Digital Editor, Travel, you'll be part of a talented team that's passionate about storytelling and making a difference.
Ready to Join the Team?
If you're a motivated and talented digital publishing professional with a passion for travel, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our team as a Senior Digital Editor, Travel, and help shape the future of digital storytelling at National Geographic.
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to join a team that's making a difference. We look forward to receiving your application.
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