Director, Content Editor & Writer

Employer: Expedia Group

Location: London, United Kingdom

Salary: USD 196,000.00 – 274,500.00; USD 313,500.00; USD 333,000.00; USD 208,000.00 – 291,500.00

Closing date: 26 Dec 2024

Expedia Group brands power global travel for everyone, everywhere. We design cutting-edge tech to make travel smoother and more memorable, and we create groundbreaking solutions for our partners. Our diverse, vibrant, and welcoming community is essential in driving our success.

Why Join Us?

To shape the future of travel, people must come first. Guided by our Values and Leadership Agreements, we foster an open culture where everyone belongs, differences are celebrated and know that when one of us wins, we all win.

We provide a full benefits package, including exciting travel perks, generous time-off, parental leave, a global hybrid work setup, and career development resources, all to fuel our employees’ passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey.

Director, Content Editor & Writer

Introduction to team

Our Marketing division is committed to establishing enduring connections with both travelers and partners. We aim to foster a deep sense of trust and affinity for our brands, achieved through creative excellence and innovative marketing strategies.

Expedia Group is seeking a seasoned content editor and writer to lead and craft our partner content development efforts. This individual will play a pivotal role in creating compelling narratives to strengthen partner relationships, enhance our brand presence, and lead a high-performing team of content professionals. You will collaborate closely with Public Relations, Marketing, and Commercial teams to drive our content across multiple lines of business and channels.

As an experienced content leader, you will own the development of impactful content ranging from thought leadership articles, websites and blogs, email campaigns, to high-profile industry event presentations for our Supply, Advertising, and Private Label Solutions team. You will ensure that all content across Global Communications is on brand, resonates with our multiple audiences, and supports our broader marketing and business objectives.

In this role, you will:

1. Lead and define the strategy for content creation, management, and distribution across multiple teams, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and objectives.
2. Lead and inspire a team of content experts to create their best work.
3. Craft, edit, and oversee a wide array of content including articles and email campaigns.
4. Build an event content development function that works on our annual partner Event Explore, global partner forums, and industry events.
5. Develop thought leadership content that highlights Expedia Group’s innovation, leveraging our third-party research reports.
6. Develop and maintain a content calendar, ensuring timely execution and alignment with business goals.
7. Collaborate cross-functionally with Public Relations, Marketing, and Commercial teams to deliver strategic content that resonates with audiences and supports growth.
8. Drive content innovation by identifying emerging trends and technologies.
9. Track and measure content performance, optimizing strategies based on data-driven insights.
10. Manage content workflows, ensuring all projects are completed on time and within scope.
11. Oversee the allocation of resources, ensuring that content teams work efficiently and within budget constraints.
12. Build relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, ensuring the seamless execution of content initiatives.

Experience and qualifications:

1. 10+ years of experience in content creation, editing, and management within a fast-paced, global organization.
2. A master storyteller with the ability to craft compelling narratives across multiple mediums.
3. Proven experience leading teams and driving cross-functional collaboration.
4. A strong business acumen, with the ability to align content strategies with broader business and marketing objectives.
5. Experience in thought leadership development, including research.
6. Demonstrated success in managing and optimizing content workflows.
7. Passion for producing high-quality content that drives measurable business outcomes.
8. A team player who thrives in collaborative environments.
9. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to use data and insights to inform content strategies.
10. A strategic thinker who can see the big picture but also attends to detail.

The total cash range for this position varies by location. Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience.

Accommodation requests

If you need assistance with any part of the application or recruiting process due to a disability or other conditions, please reach out to our Recruiting Accommodations Team.

Expedia Group is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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