Associate Editor – Branded and Sponsored Content

AFAR

. Support content and other production, including timelines, assets, budgets, and vendor coordination .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-Level💰 $75,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in content production, including writing, editing, and CMS publishing, while effectively managing project timelines and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Proficient in analyzing performance metrics and optimizing deliverables to align with client objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Content ProductionProject ManagementWriting And Editing SkillsPerformance AnalysisTravel And Culture Industry Knowledge

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Hard Skills

WritingStory EditingCopyeditingFact-CheckingCMS PublishingEmail Newsletter CreationSocial Media ManagementDatabase ManagementProposal DevelopmentBudget Tracking

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedOrganizational SkillsProactive Self-StarterCollaborativeExcellent Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeGoogle WorkspaceAdobe Creative SuiteAI Agents

Industry Keywords

Content MarketingMediaPublishingTravel IndustryKPI Alignment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support content and other production, including timelines, assets, budgets, and vendor coordination
Build and manage internal project timelines and workflows
Track deliverables, invoices, and agreements
Assist in developing ideas and proposals aligned with client objectives and KPIs
Produce content through research, writing, editing, fact-checking, CMS publishing, formatting, photo research and editing, and optimization
Create and manage email newsletters, custom articles, travel guides and itineraries, and social media posts
Collaborate with sales, marketing, and editorial teams
Attend client and agency meetings as needed
Track, analyze, optimize, and report on performance and deliverables
Organize and manage databases, asset libraries, and content creator rosters
Assist with sourcing, evaluating, and selecting freelance contributors, vendors, and talent
Identify workflow and team-process improvements
Stay current on travel, media, and content-marketing trends, including LLM visibility, GEO, and AEO

Requirements

What you’ll need

Sharp writing, story editing, copyediting, and line editing skills
Meticulous and detail-oriented, highly organized, and proven ability to meet deadlines
Must be a proactive self-starter and collaborative
Ability to see the big picture, think critically, and take various stakeholders’ points of view into account
Be open-minded and willing to test new things with a focus on metrics and results
Excellent communication skills
Expertise or strong interest in travel and culture industries
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Adobe Creative Suite, and AI agents
1–3 years of relevant experience in content, media, marketing, or publishing preferred