Senior Travel Journalist

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced and passionate Travel Editor to lead our travel content vertical. The role requires a strong storyteller with a deep understanding of destinations, tourism trends, hospitality, culture, adventure, and luxury travel. The ideal candidate will drive engaging, audience-focused content across digital, television, and social platforms. Key Responsibilities - Lead editorial strategy and content planning for the travel vertical. - Identify and cover emerging travel trends, destinations, tourism policies, and industry developments. - Create and edit high-quality features, destination guides, travelogues, interviews, reviews, and special reports. - Build and maintain relationships with tourism boards, airlines, hospitality brands, and travel industry stakeholders. - Oversee a team of reporters, writers, freelancers, and contributors. - Ensure content is accurate, engaging, and aligned with editorial standards. - Collaborate with video, social media, and design teams to create compelling multimedia stories. - Track audience interests and optimize content for digital growth and engagement. Key Requirements - 10+ years of editorial experience in travel journalism, lifestyle media, or digital publishing. - Strong knowledge of domestic and international travel, hospitality, tourism, and cultural trends. - Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills. - Experience leading editorial teams and managing content calendars. - Strong network within the travel, tourism, and hospitality ecosystem is preferred. - Ability to work in a dynamic newsroom environment and deliver impactful content under tight deadlines.