News Editor, Northstar Travel Grou
We are looking for a strategic, detail oriented, and collaborative News Editor to join our PhocusWire team. PhocusWire is a comprehensive daily news companion for the travel industry powered by Northstar Travel Group, the leading global provider of trusted information and experiences for the audiences that drive the travel industry.
As the industry’s leading B2B media outlet, PhocusWire creates original content, provides market intelligence and gives those at the heart of the industry the knowledge to make better decisions and understand what is happening around them, supported by Phocuswright’s deep, research-driven assets.
Our daily coverage keeps our readers up-to-date on breaking news while also providing broad coverage of every sector of the global travel industry, including data, expert analysis and a strategic focus on innovation and startups.
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In this role, you will be responsible for editing and publishing all copy, including ensuring appropriate context is provided and headlines are optimized for search. You’ll also track story development and future planning, manage the newsletter and website and produce your own stories.
You will support the executive editor to help shape the wider editorial strategy of the brand, including a role in other digital initiatives that may include video, podcasts, etc. Some travel will be required to attend conferences and other live events.
This is a remote position and is open to candidates based in the United States.
What You’ll Do:
- Edit and publish breaking news as well as daily and enterprise stories and sponsored content, ensuring adherence to style guide and SEO guidelines
- Support brainstorming and planning to create a consistent pipeline of strong enterprise stories
- Assist reporters in developing story ideas and finding sources
- Produce daily news stories and long-form articles, commission external op-eds
- Build and execute daily e-newsletter and website homepage updates
- Conduct interviews/moderate during online and in-person events
- Assist with content plan for Phocuswright conferences
- Maintain PhocusWire style guide
- Assist executive editor with onboarding new hires
- Coordinate the work of interns
- Occasionally assist with copy editing for research content
What You Have:
- At least 3-5 years of experience writing and/or editing for a daily B2B media outlet
- In-depth understanding of AP Style and dedication to clean, clear writing
- Ability to work under both breaking news and long-term planning deadlines
- Strict ethics and dedication to high quality journalism
- An understanding of the companies and technology that power the global travel industry
- Strong organizational and planning skills and ability to work with a remote, geographically dispersed team
- An understanding of content management systems, newsletter platforms, social media and SEO techniques
- Excellent communications skills, including an ability to represent the brand at live events
- A collaborative personality
- The ability to be resourceful and anticipate needs
- Solid knowledge of issues in the e-commerce and technology sectors
- Proficiency with audio and video formats