Tripadvisor, the worlds preferred travel guidance company, is looking for a Deputy Editor to join our growing editorial team. Youll play a critical role in bringing to life the Tripadvisor brand for millions of travelers, & youll help transform one of the most iconic travel brands in the world with content that inspires users to get up & go. 

The right-hand to the Head of Editorial, this position will play a critical role in building out Tripadvisors nascent content arm. This individual is a jack-of-all-trades editor who can do it all, from creative brainstorming to the sort of on-the-ground work that keeps the content gears going. The right candidate is a scrappy, get-things-done kind of person someone who is excited to think big but unafraid to roll up their sleeves & edit copy. Theyve also got an excellent network of writers & contributors; a knack for what makes a great story; a fresh, smart perspective on what traveling means now; & original, fun, spirited ideas about how to bring Tripadvisors community to life. 

Responsibilities Include:

• Assign, oversee & edit stories from freelance writers around the world

• Build a regular, robust, diverse stable of contributing editors & writers

• Operationalize pitch feedback, deadlines & content flow

• Take the lead on editorial packages & large tent-poles; work with colleagues to develop ambitious & original ideas that will make a splash

• Help iterate on the monthly, seasonal & yearly content calendar while balancing business needs & editorial values

• Work closely with Tripadvisors product, data/analytics & social teams to find new, modern ways to connect with audiences across different platforms

• Uphold Tripadvisors editorial standards, voice & tone 

• Help establish a culture of performance, integrating measurement & analytics into editorial decision-making to tie content creation to revenue

• Stay informed on current trends in the travel market & lifestyle space

• Utilize digital tools like Parse.ly to effectively optimize content

Skills & Qualifications:

• 8+ years of digital editorial experience, ideally with a strong focus on travel

• A strong network of freelance writers, editors & creatives

• Experience managing a large group of internal & external writers

• Ability to coach individual contributors & editors, & share feedback in kind & constructive ways

• Ability to work collaboratively & collegially with multiple stakeholders in a complex organization, including colleagues in product, sales & marketing teams, & social media

• Razor-sharp ability to write, edit & package content

• A clear, engaging, jargon-free writing style & strong editing skills across various platforms & markets

• A deep commitment & proven track record of developing an equitable & inclusive team culture

• A desire to push data & visual storytelling forward & the ability to think expansively

• Experience with analytics & tools for tracking engagement metrics

• Fresh ideas about how content at Tripadvisor can be more impactful & serve our audiences better

We strive to create an accessible & inclusive experience for all candidates. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please make sure to reach out to your individual recruiter.