Travel Editor

Broadsheet Media; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Training & career development

Employee Assistance Program

Monthly half days in summer and winter

Job summary

Broadsheet Media UK is seeking a Travel Editor to lead travel content across the London website, newsletter, and soon Instagram. You will craft personality-led stories, curate standout stays and experiences, and host travel content on camera for social-first formats.

You’ll oversee content creation, newsletters, and social channels, acting as the voice of Broadsheet travel and driving growth across traffic, engagement, and KPIs.

Qualifications

• Proactive, personality-led travel writer with trend insight.
• Strategic thinker who uses audience insights to guide content decisions.
• Meticulous editor with a knack for high-quality visuals and branding.
• Self-motivated, deadline-driven, thrives in fast-paced news environments.
• Team-oriented, communicates openly and collaborates cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Content Creation & Curation: identify, research, report and write original travel stories and signature series.
• Commission and edit contributors to meet editorial standards in tone and style.
• Grow a network of travel insiders for expert, curated content.
• Develop and nurture key travel PR contacts and manage freelancers.

Skills

Writer

Strategic thinking

Editor

Self-motivated

Team player

Asana

Canva

Tools

Asana

Canva

Job description

Broadsheet Media UK is looking for a Travel Editor to join our team. This is an opportunity to grow a major content vertical at one of the UK's fastest growing media brands.

The Travel Editor is the lead producer of travel content for the Broadsheet London website, newsletter and soon-to-be launched Instagram channel. You will ensure every story meets our standards for quality, design, and originality, helping readers navigate travel with confidence. You will produce a stream of personality filled, savvy content that uncovers singular stays and experiences that bypass generic getaways.

You will be expected to be comfortable and confident as a host in front of the camera for social-first video content. The editor will be Broadsheet's lead expert and 'voice' on travel across all platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Content Creation & Curation

• Identifying leads, researching, reporting, and writing original travel news and signature series that resonates with a Broadsheet audience
• Commissioning and editing, and managing internal and external contributors, to ensure all content meets Broadsheet's editorial standards in tone and style
• Growing a network of travel insiders to provide expert, taste making intel
• Identifying, developing and nurturing key travel PR contacts
• Managing freelance contributors including briefing, deadline management and following other internal process

Travel Newsletter Production

• Weekly newsletter production: curating, building and sending the travel newsletter
• Creating exclusive in email content
• Working with Social team to create weekly promo posts
• Working with the sales team and clients on competition prizes and design material for acquisition incentives.

Social Media Account Management

• Establishing and growing the new Broadsheet Travel Instagram account
• Commissioning and producing travel related content for social channels
• Working with Studio and clients on commercial travel content.

Growth & Performance Analysis

• Identifying and driving opportunities for Travel vertical growth across website traffic, newsletter metrics and social media KPIs
• Monitoring and reporting on the performance of both website content and the newsletter to inform future editorial decisions.

About You

We are looking for:

• A skilled, proactive, personality-led writer who is at the forefront of travel trends and new openings, is comfortable with being the 'face' and 'voice' of Broadsheet's travel vertical and ideally has proven experience in front of a camera.
• A strategic thinker with a demonstrated understanding of audience behaviour and how to use insights to inform content decisions
• A meticulous editor with an appreciation for high quality visual assets and brand alignment
• Someone who is self motivated, consistently meets deadlines and thrives in a fast paced, high pressure news environment
• A team focused member who values open mindedness and honest communication, working cross functionally with other business departments
• Experience with Asana and Canva is highly regarded

About Broadsheet

Broadsheet is one of the country's most influential independent publishers and award-winning media brands. In addition to our website, we reach millions of readers through social media, print papers, videos, cookbooks and events. Our goal is to connect our audience with the very best our cities have to offer, from food and drink to art and design to entertainment and travel.

Our people value open mindedness, honest communication and collaboration and are d in riven, embrace creativity and contribute broadly across the organisation. Devoted to excellence, they aim for industry leading work while maintaining a sense of enjoyment and perspective. A flexible and agile team member, they eagerly confront new challenges, learn from experiences, and provide innovative solutions with resilience and quick thinking.

What We Can Offer You

Broadsheet offers a fun, inclusive, and supportive culture. Other benefits include:

• Flexible hybrid working and training/career development
• Modern and fully equipped working environment
• Employee Assistance Program and other wellness programs
• Monthly half days in summer and winter

Commitment To Diversity And Inclusion

At Broadsheet, we are committed to building a workforce that embraces all aspects of diversity. We work hard to be a welcoming organisation that prioritises equality and inclusion and foster a sense of belonging for our people.

We know that different perspectives, experiences and ideas make us a stronger organisation. We encourage applications from people of the Global Majority, people with disabilities, and people of all ages, nationalities and backgrounds.

We encourage applicants to discuss any reasonable adjustments they may need during the recruitment process so we can find the best way to support them.