Assistant News Editor

Northstar Travel Media LLC•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Northstar Travel Group is seeking a multitalented editor passionate about building a journalism career in the travel industry. The ideal candidate is genuinely curious about the travel world, notices what's new and important, and can translate that into clear, useful, and engaging news for a professional audience, including reported features. This role offers the opportunity to learn the travel industry, work with an award-winning editorial team, report from the field, shape news content, interview industry leaders, edit freelancers, contribute to social media, and work at live events. The position requires a person who combines warmth with strong professional instincts, consistently shows up prepared, polished, and engaged, and is ready to listen, learn, and get the best story. This is a highly visible, on-camera, and in-person role requiring comfort presenting professionally in meetings, industry settings, and live events. Regular interaction with senior leadership and external stakeholders is expected, demanding consistent readiness and professionalism. While some travel is involved, the role operates in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment typically requiring a standard Monday-Friday schedule.

Requirements

2-3 years of editorial experience (magazine, newspaper or digital)
Exceptional writing and editing chops with a diversity of clips (news writing, features and interviews)
Familiarity with AP style
The ability to juggle deadlines and work ahead
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
A team player with strong initiative who can manage projects independently
A four-year degree (English, Journalism or Literature preferred)
Hybrid role based in Los Angeles with a minimum of one day per week in Century City office required
Comfortable consistently presenting yourself in a polished, professional manner in meetings, industry settings and live events
Readiness and professionalism in interactions with senior leadership and external stakeholders

Nice To Haves

InCopy/InDesign experience
SEO and CMS knowledge
Social media skills

Responsibilities

Overseeing TravelAge West’s digital news output and writing and editing daily quick-turnaround news pieces
Reporting and writing weekly features
Contributing to the monthly print cycle, including managing sections and editing
Assigning, editing and collaborating with freelance writers
Supporting our social media efforts
Supporting marketing initiatives, awards programs and live events
Representing and upholding the TravelAge West brand in all interactions with industry partners, sources and colleagues
Building relationships across the travel industry
Backing up the team wherever needed