Associate Editor, TravelAge West

Northstar Travel Media LLC • Los Angeles, California, United States • $70k / year • 4d ago

Northstar Travel Group is the largest and most trusted B2B travel media and information company in the world. At Northstar, our mission is to be the leading global provider of trusted information and experiences for the audiences that drive the travel industry, while delivering innovative and high-performing marketing solutions to the businesses seeking to engage them.

TravelAge West is a travel trade publication at the center of the travel advisor community, providing today’s modern advisors with tools to make their business better, from industry research and professional development to immersive storytelling and first-person reviews. A trusted brand for more than 50 years, TravelAge West produces the annual WAVE Awards Gala, the Future Leaders in Travel event, the Napa Valley Leadership Forum and the Trendsetter Awards. We host the award-winning Humans of Travel and Trade Secrets podcasts.

We're looking for a truly exceptional, multitalented editor who takes pride in a job well done and is passionate about building a career in travel journalism. This isn't a siloed desk job — you'll learn rapidly as you work hand-in-hand with our award-winning editorial team, report from the field, shape editorial franchises, edit freelancers' work, experiment with social media, learn the ins and outs of the travel industry and occasionally work live events.

This role will split their time between our Century City office (1 day) and working remote (4 days). Flexibility is provided.

What You’ll Do:

Writing and editing daily web news, weekly reported features and print stories

Managing print sections and curating newsletters
Assigning, editing and collaborating with freelance writers
Growing our Instagram reach with travel advisors
Supporting marketing initiatives, awards programs and live events
Representing TravelAge West at industry conferences and on press trips around the world (expect around 30% travel)
Building relationships across the travel industry
Backing up the team wherever needed

What You Have:

2-4 years of editorial experience (magazine, newspaper or digital)
Exceptional writing and editing chops
Familiarity with AP style
The ability to juggle deadlines and work ahead
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
A team player with strong initiative who can manage projects independently
A four-year degree (English, Journalism or Literature preferred)
Bonus Points For:
InCopy/InDesign experience
SEO and CMS knowledge
Social media skills

Why Join Our Team:

Northstar Travel Group is a great place to work, learn and grow. We seek impressive individuals to contribute fresh ideas and strengthen our team in all departments and specialties. We welcome creativity, dedication, drive and passion and offer a fast-paced and fun environment, opportunity and work/life balance. Click here to view our Careers page.

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 up to $70,000 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.

Diversity & Inclusion:

At Northstar, we believe that our workforce should reflect the vast diversity of the cultures and communities that are experienced through travel. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team, and we are committed to building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, accessible and equitable culture and workplace. Our work is far from over – we continuously push to be better. We understand that diverse voices, points of view and contributions are at the heart of Northstar’s success and impact.