Travel Editor: Destination Stories & Video Content

5319 National Geographic Partners PAY SVC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 79,400 - 106,400; Full time

Job summary

National Geographic seeks a Travel Editor to conceive, assign, edit, and publish editorial travel content for NatGeo.com, with a focus on service journalism that helps travelers make smarter choices. The editor will work with a roster of freelance writers and creators, manage Destination Guides, and collaborate with photo editors on visual storytelling.

The role involves developing ideas for ongoing series, partnering on video-capable formats, and contributing to editorial initiatives across

Qualifications

• 3+ years conceiving, assigning, and editing editorial content for digital publishing.
• Experience with digital editing and production, including SEO, tagging, and headlines.
• Ability to develop travel content based on on-the-ground reporting and expertise.
• Strong written and spoken communication, with polished presentation.
• Experience collaborating with freelance writers and creators.

Responsibilities

• Conceive and pitch travel story ideas for NatGeo.com with freelancers.
• Commission, produce, edit, and prepare stories for publishing.
• Define destination guide coverage and media formats.
• Track and refresh destination guides using performance data.
• Develop ideas for audience growth and engagement.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing on editorial ideas.

Skills

Editorial experience

SEO knowledge

Digital editing

Visual storytelling

Travel industry knowledge

Freelancer collaboration

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

National Geographic seeks a Travel Editor to conceive, assign, edit, and publish editorial travel content for NatGeo.com, with a focus on service journalism that helps travelers make smarter choices. The editor will work with a roster of freelance writers and creators, manage Destination Guides, and collaborate with photo editors on visual storytelling.

The role involves developing ideas for ongoing series, partnering on video-capable formats, and contributing to editorial initiatives across