Associate Editor Job at Northstar Travel Media in Rutherford

Location: Remote in the United States or Rutherford, New Jersey Office (Hybrid)

JobCategory: Editorial

Northstar Travel Group is the largest and most trusted B2B travel media and information company in the world. At Northstar, our mission is to be the leading global provider of trusted information and experiences for the audiences that drive the travel industry, while delivering innovative and high-performing marketing solutions to the businesses seeking to engage them.

Northstar Meetings Group is a division of Northstar Travel Group with a deep history of brands that serve a large and influential audience of business event professionals. The Meetings Group editorial team develops original content that informs, educates and engages this community, always with a focus on making meeting professionals' jobs easier. We take pride in this content in all forms, whether we are writing news stories, how-to articles or destination guides; conducting research studies and analysis; developing and facilitating live webinars; posting on our social media platforms; collaborating on video projects or lining up sessions for our live events. Maintaining editorial integrity and producing high-quality content are always our ultimate goals.

We're looking to add a multitalented editor to our collaborative team, someone with a journalism sense for storytelling and the skills to write engagingly, with clarity and accuracy, for a professional audience. Candidates should be comfortable writing for various platforms, whether for an online news story, newsletter, magazine feature or engaging social media post. A familiarity with the travel and event professions is a bonus, but you'll learn quickly from our seasoned team, and you'll have ample opportunity for travel and to experience industry events. This job will offer plenty of opportunities to grow or to specialize, given the diverse nature of content; if you have a knack for video or podcasting, for instance, or if you're a natural on camera or onstage, we'll ensure those skills are put to good use.

This is a remote position and is open to candidates based in the United States. We also have an office in Rutherford, New Jersey, for those who favor being in an office a few days a week.

What You'll Do

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

What You Have

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

Experience with podcasting and/or video production is a plus

Knowledge of the travel and/or events industries is a plus

Bachelor's degree strongly preferred

Diversity & Inclusion
At Northstar, we believe that our workforce should reflect the vast diversity of the cultures and communities that are experienced through travel. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team, and we are committed to building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, accessible and equitable culture and workplace. We understand that diverse voices, points of view and contributions are at the heart of Northstar's success and impact.

Benefits & Compensation
We offer a wide variety of benefit plans, programs, and perks to ensure that our employees can choose the options right for them. Northstar contributes heavily toward insurance plan premiums and we provide a generous paid time off package. Our offerings are extensive, covering a wide range including a variety of health and dental plans, company-paid life insurance, 401(k), and summer Fridays, to name just a few. The annual base salary range for this role is $60,000-$70,000 and is commensurate with experience.

From educational training and mentorship programs to industry conferences and events, Northstar Travel Group employees have a wide variety of opportunities for career growth and advancement. Traveling through career paths enables employees to achieve a fulfilling and rewarding career.

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