Features Editor, Condé Nast Traveller UK

Job Description

Location:

London, GB

The Features Editor will work closely with the Senior Features Editor, to plan, commission and edit features as well as major packages and front-of-book, news- and service-driven pieces. 

You'll be equally comfortable on print and digital platforms, and thinking from a global as well as a UK perspective. Strong editing and writing skills, and an excellent knowledge of the travel industry are essential, as is the ability to work collaboratively with a network of editors, writers and correspondents across the world. This role reports into the UK-based Senior Features Editor.

What you will do:

Plan, commission and edit features across print and digital, including front and back of book pieces

Project-manage the ideation and execution of global tentpole moments, including Hot List and Gold List

Innovate and think entrepreneurially about new opportunities in the UK market

Work closely and collaboratively on digital content for the UK and other markets and ideate across social, video and other platforms when planning stories

Work on sponsored editorial content, as required

Represent the brand externally at conferences, on panels, events, etc, as required

Who you are:

A proven editor, you will have extensive experience in commissioning and editing long form features and the ability to edit sensitively and collaboratively

You will have a global address book of on-brand writers and stringers 

An extensive knowledge of the travel industry – and the founders and PR teams who work within it – is a must 

You will have exceptional organisational and time management skills and the ability to think and work quickly

You will have great communication skills and an openness to working collaboratively and globally as a true team player

Where will you be? 

We value collaboration, and our team comes together in the office three days a week. Our Adelphi office spans three floors, offering amazing views of the Thames and easy access to the amenities of The Strand. We truly love working here

Application instructions

Please upload your CV and writing samples that highlight why you're a great match for what we're looking for.

What benefits do we offer? 

25 days holiday and extra days of annual leave for life events Hybrid working and core hours Competitive pension scheme Bupa Private Healthcare Enhanced maternity leave and family leave Season ticket loans Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance programme Bring your dog to work A wide variety of wellness benefits including gym discounts Discounts and Magazine SubscriptionsEmployee Resource Groups to provide a platform for employees to identify shared objectives, exchange ideas, and work on community priorities for our global workforceCondé Nast Learning Hub where you’ll find you’ll find all Condé Nast-developed learning courses and trainings, and over 16,000+ courses in seven local languages

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