Senior Editor Job at AFAR, New York, NY

WFp2SW4xYktacEpxQ1h3dkNiLzUwaVpHK0E9PQ==
  • AFAR
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Afar is looking for a senior editor to join its digital editorial team.

The senior editor will be responsible for top editing a variety of text-based digital travel content, from daily news to longreads. They will work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, coordinating with other editors and reporting to the editorial director.

Essential Functions:

Line editing and top editing several stories a day

Headline and display writing

Story packaging

Idea development

Assigning articles

Cultivating relationships with freelance writers from a diverse range of backgrounds and identities

Writing and updating articles

Organizing and developing content calendars

Attending industry events and meetings

Note: This role does not guarantee travel

Requirements:

Minimum 5 years hands-on text editing experience

5-7 years working in a deadline-driven, journalism environment

Sharp line editing, story shaping, and packaging skills

Reporting experience and knowledge of fact-checking best practices

Meticulous attention to detail and grammar

Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously

Ability to write clear, engaging copy and help others to do the same

Agility in storytelling skills, jumping from a longform feature to a short news item to a roundup to a destination spotlight

Excellent communication skills and ability to cooperate effectively with staff and freelancers in a remote work environment

Experience assigning and commissioning articles

Competent in updated SEO practices

Experience working in a CMS

Familiarity and interest in multimedia storytelling

Must have a passion for travel, and be interested in conceptualizing new and interesting ways to create travel storytelling

You are:

A strategic and creative thinker

Capable of bringing out the best in both writers and editors

A proactive self-starter with a collaborative spirit

A team player who finds satisfaction in both contributing ideas and doing the work to make them happen

Work location:

Our company is fully remote, but this role must be based in New York.

$90,000 - $100,000 a year

Job Tags

Freelance, Remote job,

Similar Jobs

Six Flags Fiesta Texas

Security Officer Job at Six Flags Fiesta Texas

 ...Security Officer (Public Safety Officer)- Texas Level 2 Security License required Job Type: Seasonal Pay Rate: $15.50/hr. Category: Public Safety Park Location: Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, Texas WHAT WE PROVIDE: This is a seasonal... 

Confidential

Physician / Oncology - Hematology / Ohio / Locum tenens /Hematologist/Oncologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility NearCincinnati, Ohio Job Job at Confidential

 ...An outpatient cancer center is seeking a Hematologist/Oncologist for locum tenens coverage. The facility is located less than an hour from Cincinnati, Ohio. The clinic operates Monday to Thursday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM and Friday from 8 AM to noon. It uses the Mosaiq... 

Novant Health

Neurology Physician Assistant Job at Novant Health

 ...perform selective medical services under the direction of practice physicians. Let Novant Health be the destination for your professional...  ...community benefit, including $192.7 million in financial assistance to members of the communities we serve. At Novant Health,... 

Manpower

Fulfillment Associate Chippewa Falls Job at Manpower

 ...3rd shift Base pay of $16 and $24 after 28 hours each week $.50 increase in pay after 500 hours worked Entry level, no experience necessary Open to long-term or short-term candidates Safe work environment Multiple Shift Options1st (Mon-Fri 7am-2... 

SeaBreeze Homes and Living

Work From Home-Admin Assistant Job at SeaBreeze Homes and Living

 ...prioritize workload effectively in a remote work environment Problem-Solving: Capacity...  ...flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required, to accommodate client needs...  ...Work: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home with a supportive team environment...