Travel Editor

Broadsheet Media UK is looking for a Travel Editor to join our team. This is an opportunity to grow a major content vertical at one of the UK’s fastest growing media brands.

The Travel Editor is the lead producer of travel content for the Broadsheet London website, newsletter and soon-to-be launched Instagram channel. You will ensure every story meets our standards for quality, design, and originality, helping readers navigate travel with confidence. You will produce a stream of personality filled, savvy content that uncovers singular stays and experiences that bypass generic getaways.

You will be expected to be comfortable and confident as a host in front of the camera for social-first video content. The editor will be Broadsheet’s lead expert and ‘voice’ on travel across all platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

Content Creation & Curation

• Identifying leads, researching, reporting, and writing original travel news and signature series that resonates with a Broadsheet audience
• Commissioning and editing, and managing internal and external contributors, to ensure all content meets Broadsheet’s editorial standards in tone and style
• Growing a network of travel insiders to provide expert, taste making intel
• Identifying, developing and nurturing key travel PR contacts
• Managing freelance contributors including briefing, deadline management and following other internal process

Travel Newsletter Production

• Weekly newsletter production: curating, building and sending the travel newsletter
• Creating exclusive in email content
• Working with Social team to create weekly promo posts
• Working with the sales team and clients on competition prizes and design material for acquisition incentives.

Social Media Account Management

• Establishing and growing the new Broadsheet Travel Instagram account
• Commissioning and producing travel related content for social channels
• Working with Studio and clients on commercial travel content.

Growth & Performance Analysis

• Identifying and driving opportunities for Travel vertical growth across website traffic, newsletter metrics and social media KPIs
• Monitoring and reporting on the performance of both website content and the newsletter to inform future editorial decisions.

About You:

We are looking for:

• A skilled, proactive, personality-led writer who is at the forefront of travel trends and new openings, is comfortable with being the ‘face’ and ‘voice’ of Broadsheet’s travel vertical and ideally has proven experience in front of a camera.
• A strategic thinker with a demonstrated understanding of audience behaviour and how to use insights to inform content decisions
• A meticulous editor with an appreciation for high quality visual assets and brand alignment
• Someone who is self motivated, consistently meets deadlines and thrives in a fast paced, high pressure news environment
• A team focused member who values open mindedness and honest communication, working cross functionally with other business departments
• Experience with Asana and Canva is highly regarded

About Broadsheet:

Broadsheet is one of the country’s most influential independent publishers and award-winning media brands. In addition to our website, we reach millions of readers through social media, print papers, videos, cookbooks and events. Our goal is to connect our audience with the very best our cities have to offer, from food and drink to art and design to entertainment and travel.

Our people value open mindedness, honest communication and collaboration and are d in riven, embrace creativity and contribute broadly across the organisation. Devoted to excellence, they aim for industry leading work while maintaining a sense of enjoyment and perspective. A flexible and agile team member, they eagerly confront new challenges, learn from experiences, and provide innovative solutions with resilience and quick thinking.

What We Can Offer You:

Broadsheet offers a fun, inclusive, and supportive culture. Other benefits include:

● Flexible hybrid working and training/career development

● Modern and fully equipped working environment

● Employee Assistance Program and other wellness programs

● Monthly half days in summer and winter

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

At Broadsheet, we are committed to building a workforce that embraces all aspects of diversity. We work hard to be a welcoming organisation that prioritises equality and inclusion and fosters a sense of belonging for our people.

We know that different perspectives, experiences and ideas make us a stronger organisation. We encourage applications from people of the Global Majority, people with disabilities, and people of all ages, nationalities and backgrounds.

We encourage applicants to discuss any reasonable adjustments they may need during the recruitment process so we can find the best way to support them.

To apply:

Please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience, interest in the role and why you are the ideal candidate for the position, as well as three recent examples of your travel writing.