Senior Digital Editor, Travel

This is a Full Time Job

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National Geographic is hiring a Senior Digital Editor for Travel to oversee content creation and optimization across digital platforms, focusing on storytelling that drives results and engages audiences.

• Years of Experience Required: 5 years (60 months)
• Experience Required: Editing travel content, digital publishing, SEO, headline writing, data-driven content strategy
• Salary: $92,800 to $124,400 per year
• Workplace Requirements: Not mentioned
• Education Requirements: Bachelor's Degree (journalism or digital media concentration preferred)
• Hard Skills Required: SEO, digital content optimization, headline writing, data tools, video editing, social media content creation
• Soft Skills Required: Leadership, collaboration, creativity, adaptability, communication
• Preferred Skills/Experience: Travel writing/editing, competitive media landscape awareness, social media content creation

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National Geographic - Senior Digital Editor, Travel
Location: Washington, DC

National Geographic is seeking a Senior Digital Editor for Travel to lead the creation and execution of visually rich, scientifically sourced digital storytelling across text and video platforms. The Senior Digital Editor will oversee content from planning through publication, ensuring that stories meet performance goals and are optimized for various digital platforms, including Search and Social.

Responsibilities:
• Pitch and frame content ideas in weekly editorial meetings
• Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) for Travel content and experiment with new topic areas
• Build and maintain a network of freelance writers specializing in travel content
• Collaborate with the Travel content partners in the U.K. to ensure alignment on content strategy
• Work with the Digital Engagement Team to enhance SEO and craft optimized headlines
• Collaborate with the Editorial Newsletter and Social teams to drive engagement and visitors
• Meet with the Senior Manager of Digital Editorial to review content performance and discuss new content formats
• Coach junior editors as needed

Minimum Requirements:
• Minimum 5 years of editorial experience in digital publishing
• Proven expertise in editing travel content for text and video platforms
• Strong background in SEO and headline writing
• On-camera video skills and proficiency with data-driven content tools
• Ability to generate story ideas and craft digitally optimized headlines
• Familiarity with multimedia content creation

Preferred Experience:
• Experience in travel writing and editing
• Previous experience creating content for social media platforms
• Strong understanding of media landscape trends and competitive strategies
• Ability to work in a dynamic, evolving environment

Required Education:
• Bachelor's Degree in journalism or digital media preferred

Salary Range:
$92,800 to $124,400 per year

This role offers the opportunity to lead digital storytelling efforts for one of the world's most iconic media brands, delivering high-quality content to a global audience.