Deputy Editor, Travel + Leisure

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About The Position Major goals and objectives and location requirements

The Deputy Editor Travel Leisure is responsible for content creation (assigning editing writing ideating) across print and digital for the worlds leading travel media brand. This would include in addition to working 11 print issues a year working on SIP and digital issues; developing new lines of revenue streams (events newsletters) alongside the EIC and SVP/GM; and managing new signature tentpoles for the brand. This candidate should be deeply passionate about the travel industry and nimble at working across multiple channels (including video) and on numerous -person requirements and commitments include weekly meetings with travel industry executives as well as attending events and speaking on behalf of the brand. This candidate should also be comfortable with traveling to conferences; writing and pitching regularly; and leading team meetings or standing in as a representative in the absence of the EIC with the sales team. Experience with and understanding of budgeting is also required.

Hybrid 3x a week- (New York)

In-office Expectations: This position is hybrid in-office with the ability to work remotely for up to 2 days per week.

About The Positions Contributions:

Weight % Accountabilities Actions and Expected Measurable Results

• 20%: Work closely with the senior editorial team on lineups; top-edit as needed.

• 20%: Manage and mentor a group of editors who have various responsibilities across the organization.

• 10%: Write and/or edit three-to-four digital stories per month.

• 10%: Maintain relationships with travel publicists and other industry figures while representing TL at events.

• 10%: Work with the EIC and administrative team on budgeting and quality control.

• 10%: Have an understanding of sales business and marketing needs across the organization. Liaise with marketing on a weekly basis.

• 10%: Speak publicly at Travel Leisure events.

• 10%: Work with EIC SVP/GM and social media team on LinkedIn and newsletter strategy.

The Roles Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelors degree preferably in journalism or communications or equivalent training and/or experience.

Experience:

• 10-15 years of experience working across print and digital at an editorial entity preferably in travel lifestyle or luxury content.

• Experience managing teams.

Specific Knowledge Skills Certifications and Abilities:

• Strong writing and line-editing skills awareness for best practices in publishing to print and digital.

• A passion for travel and storytelling.

• Trained media experience and fluency at speaking publicly.

• Demonstrated ability to work quickly and thoughtfully in a high-output environment.

• Excellent organization and collaboration skills.

• Familiarity with Woodwing CMS system and AirTable.

% Travel Required (Approximate): 10%

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The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location experience and performance. The range listed is just one component of People Incs total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses and short- and long-term incentives.In additionPeople Inc. provides to employees (and their eligible family members) a variety of benefits including medical dental vision prescription drug coverage unlimited paid time off (PTO) adoption or surrogate assistance donation matching tuition reimbursement basic life insurance basic accidental death & dismemberment supplemental life insurance supplemental accident insurance commuter benefits short term and long term disability health savings and flexible spending accounts family care benefits a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program 10-12 paid holidays annually and generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents) all of which may vary depending on the specific nature of your employment with People Inc. and your work location. We also offer voluntary benefits such as pet insurance accident critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage life and disability insurance.