Travel Editor

Kensington; Toronto; On-site; CAD 191,029 - 212,254; Full time

Job summary

Kensington Tours seeks an editorial leader to shape an authoritative travel newsletter program and editorial voice. You will curate content from top travel publications, write the editorial view, and guide layout, cadence, and partner integrations.

With 10+ years in editorial roles and a passion for travel, you will drive KPI-driven newsletter strategy, leverage AI and tools like Power BI, Asana and HubSpot to optimize engagement and leads.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of editorial and writing experience at a recognized news or media organization, journalism background strongly preferred.
• Experience building editorial credibility with a deep passion for travel.
• Confidence in leveraging AI and tools to scan dozens of sources and synthesize what matters for a sophisticated, time‑pressed audience.
• Experience in newsletter product development: layout, hierarchy, pacing, to drive optimisation of KPI delivery.
• Experience managing content‑sharing or syndication relationships with publishers.
• Skilled in A/B testing and proficient in analytics and Power BI to drive constant optimisation of KPI delivery.
• Confidence in using AI tools, Asana and HubSpot are ideal.

Responsibilities

• Create and drive the editorial calendar and publishing cadence for Kensington’s travel intelligence newsletters.
• Leverage AI to curate and synthesize content from leading travel trade and consumer publications into a coherent weekly briefing across regions and travel categories that inform and inspire.
• Create and write the editorial view that layers Kensington’s expert perspective onto curated stories across digital channels.
• Design and iterate on newsletter layout and templates, including sections for breaking travel news, regional updates, product spotlights, and partner integrations.
• Build source relationships with travel publications; negotiate content-sharing arrangements that benefit both parties.
• Establish editorial standards, style and editorial tone that position Kensington as the credible, trusted authoritative voice.
• Maintain clear separation between news judgment and commercial interests.
• Integrate unlocked insight from Kensington’s Destination Expert and Kensington team.

Skills

Editorial experience

Travel editorial credibility

AI in content curation

Newsletter product development

Content sharing / syndication

A/B testing

Analytics

Power BI

Asana

HubSpot

Education

Journalism degree

Tools

Power BI

Asana

HubSpot

Job description

Kensington delivers the world’s most personal travel experiences. We bring to life each client’s desire to travel in a way that’s tailored specifically for them, in the company of local private guides who ensure that they enjoy the authentic best of their destination. The result is a unique journey rich in memories that last a lifetime.

Our people – passionate experts with deep knowledge of their destinations – enable us to deliver remarkable experiences in over 120 countries worldwide across Private Touring, Cruises, Villas, Yachts, Expeditions, Ultraluxe Land, Private Jets, and Air.

To learn more about Kensington, visit kensingtontours.com.

About the Opportunity

Kensington Tours has spent two decades building a reputation as the world’s leading provider of private guided travel. We are now creating an editorial voice to match. This role is not a traditional content marketing position. We seek an editor who thinks like the teams behind the world’s most trusted financial and news publications, understanding that authority is earned through curation, consistency, and editorial discipline.

What You’ll Own

Editorial Strategy & Curation

• Create and drive the editorial calendar and publishing cadence for Kensington’s travel intelligence newsletters.
• Leverage AI to curate and synthesize content from leading travel trade and consumer publications into a coherent weekly briefing across regions and travel categories that inform and inspire.
• Create and write the editorial view that layers Kensington’s expert perspective onto curated stories across digital channels.
• Design and iterate on newsletter layout and templates, including sections for breaking travel news, regional updates, product spotlights, and partner integrations.

Trust & Credibility

• Build source relationships with travel publications; negotiate content‑sharing arrangements that benefit both parties.
• Establish editorial standards, style and editorial tone that position Kensington as the credible, trusted authoritative voice.
• Maintain clear separation between news judgment and commercial interests.
• Integrate unlocked insight from Kensington’s Destination Expert and Kensington team.

Performance & Iteration

• Lead structured A/B testing to determine what formats and stories drive optimal engagement, sales leads and KPI achievement.
• Track reader behaviour and feedback to continuously sharpen editorial strategy.
• Analyze, report and present newsletter performance, optimizations and direct impact on leads and travel bookings to leadership.

What You Bring

• 10+ years of editorial and writing experience at a recognized news or media organization, journalism background strongly preferred.
• Experience building editorial credibility with a deep passion for travel.
• Confidence in leveraging AI and tools to scan dozens of sources and synthesize what matters for a sophisticated, time‑pressed audience.
• Experience in newsletter product development: layout, hierarchy, pacing, to drive optimisation of KPI delivery.
• Experience managing content‑sharing or syndication relationships with publishers.
• Skilled in A/B testing and proficient in analytics and Power BI to drive constant optimisation of KPI delivery.
• Confidence in using AI tools, Asana and HubSpot are ideal.

We provide a competitive compensation package with a strong pay‑for‑performance rewards approach. Employees have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and compensation tied to business and individual performance. The expected compensation range for this position is: $135,000 to $150,000. The actual compensation may vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job‑related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and education/training.

We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any stage of our hiring process, please advise us when completing your application.

The Range Group may use artificial intelligence throughout the recruitment process to screen, assess or select applicants for this position. These tools assist our hiring team but do not replace human judgement. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by the hiring team.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.