Managing Editor (Interval International)

Marriott Vacations Worldwide•Sunset, UT

About The Position

The Managing Editor for Brand & Communications oversees the planning, scheduling, research, writing, editing, production, and promotion of global publications for vacation ownership. The role collaborates with Marketing, Sales, Resort Operations, Member Communications & Education, Social Media, IRM, and other stakeholders to develop and execute Interval International’s content strategy. It also focuses on strengthening the publications’ digital presence, improving Member engagement, and ensuring consistent messaging across platforms. The position manages publication production and distribution to more than 1.6 million members worldwide, supports Member communications, and works with creative and digital teams and external partners. It develops editorial processes, workflows, strategies, and performance metrics, and identifies opportunities to improve production efficiency and content engagement. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in digital, journalism, communications, or a related field.
At least 5–7 years of editorial experience in a digital publishing environment or comparable experience.
Extensive understanding of creative and production processes across channels.
Ability to influence and collaborate toward a common goal.
Process-oriented approach and ability to define and refine processes.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent English-language spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills.
Detail-oriented capabilities and excellent organizational skills.
Excellent time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Copywriting ability and digital writing skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive content strategy for inspirational, promotional, and educational content across channels.
Review production processes, identify roadblocks, and implement efficiencies.
Research emerging technologies and tools that support content management and production.
Create Standard Operating Procedures for Interval International publications.
Plan and participate in partner meetings about priorities and initiatives supported by Editorial and Brand & Communications.
Develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and external creative partners.
Manage the production, scheduling, research, writing, editing, and distribution of publications to more than 1.6 million members worldwide.
Collaborate with Creative, Digital, Brand managers, Social, and Community leaders to build and improve digital content hubs.
Align social media messaging with print and digital magazines to strengthen the brand’s digital presence and customer engagement.
Assist with the strategy, creation, editing, and logistics of Member communications as needed.
Assign stories to Contently, TPT, or in-house writers; manage projects, supervise approvals, and deliver digital publications.
Partner with the design team to oversee publications’ look, style, and feel from start to finish.
Proof and review content, images, and layouts with the design team.
Edit content for grammar, brand voice, style, and tone according to brand style guides.
Craft clear, impactful messages for different audiences and mediums, including presentations as needed.
Develop and execute internal communication strategies for diverse, global teams.
Write and edit articles for Member publications in alignment with brand voice and style.
Identify and use additional content-creation and content-management tools or software.
Gather information from stakeholders and contribute content to communications deliverables.
Develop plans to implement opportunities and recommendations through digital foundry or ongoing initiatives.
Create integrated digital, technology, and marketing strategies with publication goals and metrics aligned across the organization.
Develop Member-centric metrics shared across functions and connect some performance goals to shared customer-centric metrics.
Establish workflows for new products and create RACI and review processes to improve efficiency.
Reinforce how offerings relate to members and share resources internally.
Work with stakeholders on A/B testing and authentication for Member content.
Identify opportunities to add gamification and increase engagement.
Perform other duties as assigned.