Associate Editor, Condé Nast Traveler

Condé Nast; New York (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Condé Nast Traveler in New York seeks an Associate Editor to produce editorial across print and digital platforms, with a focus on the print magazine and annual franchises.

Based in the New York office, you will support special projects, oversee tentpole moments like the Gold List and Hot List, and collaborate with global teams to deliver compelling travel coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of experience in print and digital media.
• Strong reporting, editing and researching skills.
• Familiarity with content management systems.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Creative storytelling across media platforms.
• Proactive collaboration with local and international teams.
• Love of travel and curiosity about the travel industry.

Responsibilities

• Pitch, edit, and manage rubrics and story types in the print magazine’s front of book.
• Write or edit 2-3 digital stories per week.
• Support top editors on larger features and story production.
• Co-lead major packages as needed throughout the year.
• Manage organizational documents and support tentpole moments like the Gold List and Hot List.
• Support editors across CNT’s seven markets on global editorial moments.
• Build and maintain relationships with industry, hospitality brands, and PR firms.
• Attend industry events to represent the brand and gather intel.
• Produce social and video storytelling as needed.
• Develop relationships with writers and contributors to support the brand.

Skills

Reporting

Editing

Researching

CMS

Editorial planning

Collaboration

Job description

As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel. We understand that time is the greatest luxury, which is why Condé Nast Traveler mines its network of experts and influencers so that you never waste a meal, a drink, or a hotel stay wherever you are in the world.

Job Description

Location: New York, NY

Associate Editor, Condé Nast Traveler

Working out of the New York office, the Associate Editor will play a key role in producing editorial across platforms, with a particular focus on the print magazine and annual franchises such as the Hot List and Gold List. The position will also provide critical support for one-off special projects and for CNT’s general cruise and hotel coverage across, print, digital, and social. The Associate Editor reports to the brand’s Global Features Director.

Primary Responsibilities

• Pitch, edit, and manage specific rubrics and story types in the print magazine’s front of book, including trend pieces and Q+As
• Write or edit 2-3 digital stories per week
• Support top editors on larger features and story production
• Co-lead major packages as needed throughout the year
• Manage organizational documents and support the process of building out tentpole moments like the Gold List and Hot List
• Support key editorial franchises including management of our specialists as well as specialist-centered events
• Support editors across CNT’s seven markets (the US, the UK, Spain, Italy, the Middle East, India, and China) on building and executing global editorial moments
• Build and maintain relationships throughout the industry, including with leading hospitality brands and PR firms, to stay up to date on news
• Attend industry events and conferences to gather intel and represent the brand
• Produce social and video storytelling as needed
• Develop relationships with writers and contributors as supports the need of the brand

Desired Skills And Qualifications

• A minimum of four years experience working on print and digital media. A travel, style, or pop culture background is preferred but not essential
• Excellent reporting, editing and researching skills
• Knowledge of content management systems and other digital tools
• Impeccable organizational skills and attention to detail
• Creative approach to storytelling across media platforms
• Pro-actively collaborative with local and international teams essential
• A love of travel and curiosity about the travel industry

The expected base salary range for this position is from $68,500-$82,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.

This is a guild position.

Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.