Editorial Assistant, Travel + Leisure

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About The Position | Major goals and objectives and location requirements

The Editorial Assistant, Travel + Leisure supports senior editorial staff, including the Editor-in-Chief, in the preparation, execution, and tracking of editorial content across the brand’s print, digital, and social platforms. They will also help with administrative tasks, including submitting expenses, tracking the budget, preparing, tracking, and coding of invoices, and looking over contracts for vendors. The ideal candidate will have strong writing and editing skills and feel comfortable balancing monthly print responsibilities with daily digital tasks. Some background in travel editorial is a plus; a passion for travel is a must.

Hybrid 3x a week- (New York) 

In-office Expectations: This position is hybrid in-office, with the ability to work remotely for up to 2 days per week.

About The Positions Contributions: ​

Weight % Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results

• 40%:  Working closely with senior editors, generating monthly ideas for the monthly Discoveries sections. Pitch and edit news and service-focused stories.

• 20%:  Provide research and organizational support on other T+L franchises, including World’s Best, Where to Go, and Destination of the Year

• 10%:  Book and coordinate travel for contributors.

• 10%:  Maintain relationships with travel publicists and other industry figures, while representing T+L at events.

• 10%:  Fact-check digital and print pieces as needed.

• 10%:  Perform administrative tasks and offer managerial support.

The Role’s Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in journalism or communications, or equivalent training and/or experience.

Experience:

• 1-2 years of experience working for a magazine, newspaper or digital editorial entity.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications and Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work independently, managing your own projects.

• Strong writing and line-editing skills, with some awareness for best practices in publishing to print and digital.

• A passion for travel and storytelling.

% Travel Required (Approximate):  5%

It is the policy of People Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing [email protected].

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Pay Range

The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of People Inc's total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short- and long-term incentives. In addition, People Inc. provides to employees (and their eligible family members) a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, unlimited paid time off (PTO), adoption or surrogate assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, basic life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, supplemental life insurance, supplemental accident insurance, commuter benefits, short term and long term disability, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family care benefits, a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program, 10-12 paid holidays annually, and generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents), all of which may vary depending on the specific nature of your employment with People Inc. and your work location. We also offer voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.