Job Description
Joining Crystals creative team as Marketing Editor you will play a pivotal role in crafting engaging and compelling marketing campaigns for the luxury cruise market. We are seeking a first-rate writer and editor with a sound understanding of the cruise industry knowledge of global travel and cruise trends and a passion for creating both marketing and editorial content that aligns with the high brand values of Crystal and our parent company the Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group.
Purpose
Joining Crystals creative team as Marketing Editor you will play a pivotal role in crafting engaging and compelling marketing campaigns for the luxury cruise market. We are seeking a first-rate writer and editor with a sound understanding of the cruise industry knowledge of global travel and cruise trends and a passion for creating both marketing and editorial content that aligns with the high brand values of Crystal and our parent company the Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group.
Responsibilities
- Generating innovative and on‑brand copy for all marketing collateral from e‑newsletters to DMs.
- Writing developing and editing original content in the Crystal voice for various projects.
- Collaborating with our international marketing and product teams helping to ensure multiple business needs are communicated in an original creative manner.
- Sub‑editing proofreading and fact‑checking to ensure accuracy of facts grammar and spelling.
- Taking initiative; demonstrating the ability to write with the business goals in mind; and producing work efficiently without the need for multiple rounds of edits.
- Collaborating with the design team to ensure visual elements complement written content and adhere to brand guidelines.
- Working to tight deadlines quickly and calmly under pressure and able to turn around amends in a timely and accurate manner.
- Monitoring travel and cultural trends to create relevant campaigns that capture the zeitgeist.
About You
- Degree in Journalism Marketing Media Advertising Communications English Writing or other related field preferred.
- 5 years of experience working as a writer either in the media or for a luxury brand. Travel / cruise / hospitality experience a plus.
- Experience at mid‑senior editorial level for a luxury brand or quality travel / cruise publication.
- Excellent writing and editing skills with the proven ability to create engaging marketing copy for a discerning audience understanding what makes a compelling subject line and how to craft the right hook for a campaign.
- A good knowledge of the luxury travel / cruise industry with a keen awareness of global travel cruise and cultural trends.
- Complete understanding of writing and creating content for a luxury brand and responding to marketing needs.
- A sharp eye for detail and first‑rate sub‑editing skills.
- A genuine passion for exploring the world with experience of travelling and ideally taking luxury cruises.
- Knowledge of US English a plus but not essential.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary plus annual bonus plan
- Company pension plan from start of employment with employer contributions increasing after 5 and 10 years of service
- 25 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays plus the ability to buy an additional 5 days or sell 5 days
- Discounted trips through A&K Travel Group Travel Benefit Program (includes friends and family)
- Discounted Gym Membership we offer a contribution of up to 35 a month at either Virgin Active Gym (London) or to other gyms through GymFlex.
- Life Assurance (4x base salary paid out as a tax‑free sum)
- Hybrid working we value collaboration and ask employees to come to the office for a minimum of 4 days per week
- Enhanced Paid Parental Leave 18 weeks full pay regardless of gender
- Employee Assistance Program includes access to wellbeing resources and counselling
- 1000 Recruitment Referral Bonus
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season Ticket Loans
- Regular Social Events
If you would like to learn more about the position please email .
EEO Statement
Abercrombie & Kent is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Key Skills
- Proofreading
- Taleo
- Content Management Systems
- Copy Editing
- Research Experience
- Journalism
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Premiere
- Final Cut Pro
- Creative Writing
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
Employment Type
Full-Time
Experience
years
Vacancy
1