We are looking for an experienced Managing Editor to lead editorial quality, editing standards, and newsroom operations across our Travel Weekly print and digital platforms. This role serves as the lead copy editor for the Travel Weekly brand, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to editorial standards while overseeing production workflows and supporting the daily management of the newsroom.

The ideal candidate is a highly skilled editor, strong communicator, and organized leader with experience managing editorial teams, meeting demanding deadlines, and maintaining the highest standards of journalism.

This role will split their time between our Rutherford, New Jersey office (2 days) and working remote (3 days). Flexibility is provided.

What You'll Do:

Editorial Leadership & Content Quality

• Serve as the lead editor for Travel Weekly content across all channels
• Edit news and feature stories for content, clarity, accuracy, grammar, and style
• Assign editing and editorial tasks to team members
• Write compelling headlines, captions, and display copy
• Collaborate with the Creative Director to ensure images and visual elements accurately support editorial content
• Edit opinion pieces, forum content, and op-eds
• Proofread newsletters and eletters, including daily and weekend publications

Style Standards & Editorial Excellence

• Maintain and update the Travel Weekly Stylebook
• Establish and enforce editorial, grammar, and style guidelines across print and digital platforms
• Review and proofread content edited by other team members to ensure consistency with Travel Weekly standards

Production & Workflow Management

• Oversee production of Travel Weekly's print publication
• Monitor page proofing, corrections, and transmission procedures
• Execute close-out responsibilities on press days
• Supervise page-building processes to ensure design and layout standards are followed
• Build layouts when necessary, in the absence of the Creative Director
• Optimize digital content for web performance and contribute ideas to improve audience engagement and site traffic

Team Leadership & Editorial Operations

• Oversee eletter staff and contributors, including hiring, onboarding, training, and ongoing development
• Manage editorial schedules and assist with editing and production as needed
• Oversee editing, layout, and production of major special issues, including Power List, Travel Industry Survey (TIS), and other special projects
• Assist the Director of Editorial Strategy with day-to-day newsroom management
• Serve as the operational lead for the newsroom in the Director's absence
• Coordinate with reporters to track assignments, coverage plans, and newsroom staffing needs
• Maintain and update editorial planning and assignment documents daily

Strategic Contribution

• Contribute editorial insight, news judgment, and story ideas to enhance coverage
• Stay informed on industry trends, current events, and global developments impacting the travel industry
• Participate in editorial planning meetings and discussions regarding Travel Weekly's content strategy

What You Have:

• 5 years' related newspaper, copyediting and supervisory experience
• Travel industry background with knowledge of current travel industry trends and issues
• Strong communication and management skills with the ability to delegate assignments and direct the work of others
• Proficiency with web content management systems, Adobe Creative Suite, and InDesign/InCopy
• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and reporting skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage competing deadlines
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Strong digital literacy and familiarity with online research and publishing tools

Benefits:

We offer a wide variety of benefit plans, programs, and perks to ensure that our employees can choose the options right for them. Northstar contributes heavily toward insurance plan premiums, and we provide a generous paid time off package. Our offerings are extensive, covering a wide range including a variety of health and dental plans, company-paid life insurance, 401k, and summer Fridays, to name just a few. The annual base salary range for this role is $80,000-$100,000 and is commensurate with experience.

Growth Opportunities:

From educational training and mentorship programs to industry conferences and events, Northstar Travel Group employees have a wide variety of opportunities for career growth and advancement. Traveling through career paths enables employees to achieve a fulfilling and rewarding career.