Travel & Luxury Editorial Lead (Remote)

Approved Experiences, Inc.; Northern (KY); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Approved Experiences, Inc. is seeking an experienced Editor to lead The Approved List, our quarterly publication featuring travel, dining, wellness and luxury lifestyle.

You will commission pieces, edit to standard, and guide contributors from concept to publication. You will manage freelancers, set editorial calendars, and align coverage with member travel patterns while upholding style and voice across all content.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in editorial roles at a publication with high production standards.
• Strong editing instincts across long-form narrative and short-form recommendations.
• Experience managing freelance contributors and meeting deadlines and quality.

Responsibilities

• Plan and produce quarterly edition of The Approved List from concept through publication.
• Commission, assign, and edit long-form features, destination briefs, and property reviews.
• Manage a stable of freelance contributors and maintain quality.
• Develop editorial calendar balancing evergreen content with seasonal relevance.
• Collaborate with travel curation team to align coverage with member travel patterns.
• Set and enforce style, voice, and editorial standards across all content.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Commissioning

Editing

Freelance management

Travel & lifestyle knowledge

Tools

Editorial CMS

Job description

Approved Experiences, Inc. is seeking an experienced Editor to lead The Approved List, our quarterly publication featuring travel, dining, wellness and luxury lifestyle.

You will commission pieces, edit to standard, and guide contributors from concept to publication. You will manage freelancers, set editorial calendars, and align coverage with member travel patterns while upholding style and voice across all content.