Northstar Travel Media is hiring: Associate News Editor in Los Angeles

JobCategory: Editorial

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

TravelAge West is a travel tradepublication at the center of the travel advisor community, providing today’smodern advisors with tools to make their business better, from industryresearch and professional development to immersive storytelling andfirst-person reviews. A trusted brand for more than 50 years, TravelAge Westproduces the annual WAVE Awards Gala, the Future Leaders in Travel event, theNapa Valley Leadership Forum and the Trendsetter Awards. We host theaward-winning Humans of Travel podcast.

We'relooking for a truly exceptional, multitalented editor who takes pride in a jobwell done and is passionate about building a journalism career in the travelindustry. You are genuinely curious about what’s happening in the world oftravel and how it affects the people who work in it. You naturally noticewhat’s new, changing or important — and you enjoy turning that into clear,useful and engaging news for a professional audience. You also don’t shy awayfrom reported features that show off your storytelling skills.

You'lllearn the ins and outs of the travel industry as you work together with ouraward-winning editorial team, report from the field, shape our news content,interview some of the top players in travel, edit freelancers' work, contributeto social media and work at our own live events. You’re the type of person whocombines warmth with strong professional instincts and consistently shows upprepared, polished and engaged — ready to listen, learn and get the best story.

Thisis a highly visible, on-camera and in-person role. You must be comfortableconsistently presenting yourself in a polished, professional manner inmeetings, industry settings and live events. You will regularly interact withsenior leadership and external stakeholders and are expected to consistentlydemonstrate readiness and professionalism in those settings. While there issome travel in this role, expect a collaborative, deadline-driven environmentthat generally requires a standard Monday-Friday schedule in alignment with theteam.

WhatYou’ll Do:

Overseeing TravelAge West’s digitalnews output and writing and editing daily quick-turnaround news pieces

Reporting and writing weekly features

Contributing to the monthly print cycle,including managing sections and editing

Assigning, editing and collaboratingwith freelance writers

Supporting marketing initiatives,awards programs and live events

Representing and upholding the TravelAgeWest brand in all interactions with industry partners, sources and colleagues.(Expect daily communication with clients and audience members, and about 30%travel.)

Building relationships across thetravel industry

Backing up the team wherever needed

HowYou Work:

You show strong judgment about contextand audience, especially in high-visibility settings

You are highly responsive and alignedwith team norms around communication and availability

You are fully present and engaged inmeetings and collaborative environments

You demonstrate consistentprofessional standards across all work settings — including internal meetings,external-facing interactions and informal cross-functional conversations

Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

2-3 years of editorial experience(magazine, newspaper or digital)

Exceptional writing and editing chopswith a diversity of clips (news writing, features and interviews)

Familiarity with AP style

The ability to juggle deadlines andwork ahead

Strong organizational skills andattention to detail

A team player with strong initiativewho can manage projects independently

A four-year degree (English,Journalism or Literature preferred)

Hybrid role based in Los Angeles with aminimum of one day per week in Century City office required

BonusPoints For:

SEO and CMS knowledge

Social Media Skills

We offer a widevariety of benefit plans, programs, and perks to ensure that our employees canchoose the options right for them. Northstar contributes heavily towardinsurance plan premiums, and we provide a generous paid time off package. Ourofferings are extensive, covering a wide range including a variety of health anddental plans, company-paid life insurance, 401k, and summer Fridays, to name justa few. The annual base salary range for this role is $71,000 andis commensurate with experience.

From educationaltraining and mentorship programs to industry conferences and events, NorthstarTravel Group employees have a wide variety of opportunities for career growthand advancement. Traveling through career paths enables employees to achieve afulfilling and rewarding career.

Diversity & Inclusion:
At Northstar, we believe that ourworkforce should reflect the vast diversity of the cultures and communitiesthat are experienced through travel. We know that our greatest strengths comefrom the people who make up our team, and we are committed to building andsustaining a diverse, inclusive, accessible and equitable culture andworkplace. Our work is far from over –we continuously push to be better. We understand that diverse voices, points ofview and contributions are at the heart of Northstar’s success and impact.

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