Associate Editor

Northstar Travel Media LLC•Rutherford, NJ

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

Northstar Travel Group is the largest and most trusted B2B travel media and information company in the world, aiming to be the leading global provider of trusted information and experiences for the travel industry. Northstar Meetings Group, a division of Northstar Travel Group, serves business event professionals by developing original content that informs, educates, and engages this community, focusing on making their jobs easier. The content includes news stories, how-to articles, destination guides, research studies, webinars, social media posts, and video projects, always prioritizing editorial integrity and high-quality content. The company is seeking a multitalented editor with a journalistic sense for storytelling and strong writing skills for a professional audience, comfortable writing for various platforms like online news, newsletters, magazine features, and social media. Familiarity with travel and event professions is a bonus, with ample opportunities for travel and to experience industry events. The role offers plenty of opportunities to grow or to specialize, especially for those with skills in video or podcasting, or on-camera/onstage presence. This is a remote position open to candidates in the United States, with an office option in Rutherford, New Jersey, for those who prefer an in-office presence a few days a week.

Requirements

2–4 years of professional editorial experience
Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills
Strong command of AP style
Experience working within a CMS environment
Solid understanding of SEO best practices
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Ability to craft concise, engaging social media copy and familiarity with major platforms
Excellent organizational skills and comfort managing multiple deadlines simultaneously
Strong collaboration skills paired with the ability to drive projects independently
Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred

Nice To Haves

Experience with podcasting and/or video production is a plus
Knowledge of the travel and/or events industries is a plus

Responsibilities

Write and edit about news, trends and hot-button issues for event professionals — which covers a wide range of topics, from travel to technology to geopolitics to business case studies
Post compelling content to our social media channels
Stay on top of your industry and geographical beats, ensuring we cover big news when it happens and developing relationships with the public relations and marketing people who promote those organizations or destinations
Help to support our group’s marketing initiatives for our events, research, awards and more
Travel to various industry and Northstar Meetings Group events, representing Northstar and providing on-location coverage/content (and logistical support when needed)
Eventually, develop and facilitate webinars on specific topics
Collaborate with the editorial content team through frequent online meetings and stepping in to help wherever needed