The Independent is looking for an experienced deputy travel editor to join its desk of travel experts. The successful candidate will work across the entire section, covering everything from breaking news and in-depth features to evergreen-style roundups and video/audio content. You must be familiar with using a CMS and have a strong digital news sense, with knowledge of best practice when it comes to SEO and writing for an online audience. You should be able to work unflustered in a fast-paced environment, able to give clear briefs and constructive edits when working with writers. A forensic eye for errors and an ability to polish an average article into something worthy of a national newspaper is important. Energy and enthusiasm are key in this fast-paced role; we’re looking for someone who’s excited to step up to the challenge and become an integral part of this small but successful team.
Key responsibilities
* Sourcing and writing traffic-driving pieces – such as news, features, and guides – under tight deadlines
* Pitching strong ideas at editorial meetings
* Commissioning and editing travel features to a high standard
* Taking charge of commissions and projects from conception to publication
* Monitoring and analysing website traffic with an eye to grow pageviews and unique users
* Featuring in The Independent’s travel video and audio series
* Deputising for the travel editor in their absence
Skills
* Experience as a deputy travel editor or senior travel writer on a newspaper, magazine or similar
* Strong editorial eye to craft clickable headlines
* Proficient using a CMS
* Excellent writing skills and demonstrable experience of editing copy to a high standard
* Organised and unflappable
* First-rate knowledge of SEO and writing for a digital audience
* A knowledge and understanding of The Independent brand, and how the travel desk fits into the title’s vision
* Deep knowledge of the key travel trends that shape UK tourism today, and key contacts within the industry
* Previous work in a newsroom preferable
Please note: This is a hybrid post with a minimum of two days in our London office.
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