Job Title
Editorial Assistant, Travel + Leisure
Job Description The Editorial Assistant, Travel + Leisure supports senior editorial staff, including the Editor‑in‑Chief, in the preparation, execution, and tracking of editorial content across the brand’s print, digital, and social platforms. They will also help with administrative tasks such as submitting expenses, tracking the budget, preparing, tracking, and coding invoices, and reviewing vendor contracts. The ideal candidate will have strong writing and editing skills, be comfortable balancing monthly print responsibilities with daily digital tasks, and should have some background in travel editorial; a passion for travel is a must.
Hybrid 3x a week (New York). In‑office expectations: This position is hybrid in‑office, with the ability to work remotely up to 2 days per week.
Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Results
40%: Working closely with senior editors, generating monthly ideas for the Discoveries sections. Pitch and edit news and service‑focused stories.
20%: Provide research and organizational support on other T+L franchises, including World’s Best, Where to Go, and Destination of the Year.
10%: Book and coordinate travel for contributors.
10%: Maintain relationships with travel publicists and other industry figures, while representing T+L at events.
10%: Fact‑check digital and print pieces as needed.
10%: Perform administrative tasks and offer managerial support.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements Education
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in journalism or communications, or equivalent training and/or experience.
Experience
1–2 years of experience working for a magazine, newspaper, or digital editorial entity.
Knowledge, Skills, Certifications and Abilities
Strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work independently, managing your own projects.
Strong writing and line‑editing skills, with some awareness of best practices in publishing to print and digital.
A passion for travel and storytelling.
Travel Required (Approximate) 5%
Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of People Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing hr@people.inc.
The Company participates in the federal E‑Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E‑Verify program, please click here:
https://www.e-verify.gov/employees .
Pay Range Hourly: New York: $22.00 – $26.45. The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is one component of People Inc.’s total compensation package for employees.
Benefits People Inc. provides a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, unlimited paid time off (PTO), adoption or surrogate assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, basic life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, supplemental life insurance, supplemental accident insurance, commuter benefits, short‑term and long‑term disability, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family care benefits, a generous 401(k) savings plan with a company match program, 10‑12 paid holidays annually, and generous paid parental leave (birthing and non‑birthing parents). We also offer voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.
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Job Description The Editorial Assistant, Travel + Leisure supports senior editorial staff, including the Editor‑in‑Chief, in the preparation, execution, and tracking of editorial content across the brand’s print, digital, and social platforms. They will also help with administrative tasks such as submitting expenses, tracking the budget, preparing, tracking, and coding invoices, and reviewing vendor contracts. The ideal candidate will have strong writing and editing skills, be comfortable balancing monthly print responsibilities with daily digital tasks, and should have some background in travel editorial; a passion for travel is a must.
Hybrid 3x a week (New York). In‑office expectations: This position is hybrid in‑office, with the ability to work remotely up to 2 days per week.
Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Results
40%: Working closely with senior editors, generating monthly ideas for the Discoveries sections. Pitch and edit news and service‑focused stories.
20%: Provide research and organizational support on other T+L franchises, including World’s Best, Where to Go, and Destination of the Year.
10%: Book and coordinate travel for contributors.
10%: Maintain relationships with travel publicists and other industry figures, while representing T+L at events.
10%: Fact‑check digital and print pieces as needed.
10%: Perform administrative tasks and offer managerial support.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements Education
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in journalism or communications, or equivalent training and/or experience.
Experience
1–2 years of experience working for a magazine, newspaper, or digital editorial entity.
Knowledge, Skills, Certifications and Abilities
Strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work independently, managing your own projects.
Strong writing and line‑editing skills, with some awareness of best practices in publishing to print and digital.
A passion for travel and storytelling.
Travel Required (Approximate) 5%
Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of People Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing hr@people.inc.
The Company participates in the federal E‑Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E‑Verify program, please click here:
https://www.e-verify.gov/employees .
Pay Range Hourly: New York: $22.00 – $26.45. The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is one component of People Inc.’s total compensation package for employees.
Benefits People Inc. provides a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, unlimited paid time off (PTO), adoption or surrogate assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, basic life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, supplemental life insurance, supplemental accident insurance, commuter benefits, short‑term and long‑term disability, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family care benefits, a generous 401(k) savings plan with a company match program, 10‑12 paid holidays annually, and generous paid parental leave (birthing and non‑birthing parents). We also offer voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.
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