Managing Editor, Travel Weekly

Northstar Travel Group

. Lead editorial quality, editing standards, and newsroom operations across Travel Weekly print and digital platforms .

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeRutherford • New Jersey • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in editorial quality management, copyediting, and newsroom operations, with a strong focus on digital content optimization and audience engagement. Proficient in leading editorial teams, maintaining style guidelines, and managing production schedules in a fast-paced environment.

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CopyeditingEditorial ManagementWeb Content Management SystemsAdobe Creative SuiteTravel Industry Knowledge

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Hard Skills

EditingProofreadingWritingLayout BuildingDigital Content Optimization

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationManagement SkillsOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

InDesignInCopyOnline Research Tools

Industry Keywords

Travel Industry TrendsEditorial GuidelinesNewsroom OperationsAudience EngagementContent Strategy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead editorial quality, editing standards, and newsroom operations across Travel Weekly print and digital platforms
Serve as lead copy editor for Travel Weekly content across all channels
Edit news, feature stories, opinion pieces, forum content, and op-eds
Assign editing and editorial tasks to team members
Write headlines, captions, and display copy
Collaborate with the Creative Director on images and visual elements
Proofread newsletters and eletters, including daily and weekend publications
Maintain and update the Travel Weekly Stylebook
Establish and enforce editorial, grammar, and style guidelines
Oversee production of Travel Weekly’s print publication
Monitor page proofing, corrections, transmission procedures, and press-day close-out responsibilities
Supervise page-building processes and build layouts when necessary
Optimize digital content for web performance and improve audience engagement and site traffic
Oversee eletter staff and contributors, including hiring, onboarding, training, and development
Manage editorial schedules and support editing and production
Oversee major special issues, including Power List and Travel Industry Survey
Assist the Director of Editorial Strategy with day-to-day newsroom management
Serve as operational lead for the newsroom in the Director’s absence
Coordinate reporter assignments, coverage plans, and staffing needs
Maintain editorial planning and assignment documents
Contribute editorial insight, news judgment, and story ideas
Participate in editorial planning meetings and content strategy discussions

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years’ related newspaper, copyediting and supervisory experience
Travel industry background with knowledge of current travel industry trends and issues
Strong communication and management skills with the ability to delegate assignments and direct the work of others
Proficiency with web content management systems, Adobe Creative Suite, and InDesign/InCopy
Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and reporting skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage competing deadlines
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
Strong digital literacy and familiarity with online research and publishing tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Northstar contributes heavily toward insurance plan premiums
Generous paid time off package
Health plans
Dental plans
Company-paid life insurance
401k
Summer Fridays
Educational training and mentorship programs
Industry conferences and events
Career growth and advancement opportunities
Work/life balance
Flexible work arrangement: 2 days in the Rutherford, New Jersey office and 3 days remote
Fast-paced and fun environment