Senior Editor

AFAR

Senior Editor leading the digital editorial team at a travel media brand, responsible for top editing a variety of content while coordinating with other editors.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for top editing a variety of text-based digital travel content, from inspiration stories to intel, from longreads to quick hits.
Work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, coordinating with other editors and reporting to the editorial director.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5 years hands-on text editing experience
5-7 years experience as a senior editor at a media company working in a deadline-driven environment
Sharp line editing, story shaping, and packaging skills
Reporting experience and knowledge of fact-checking best practices
Meticulous attention to detail and grammar
Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
Ability to write clear, engaging copy and help others to do the same
Agility in storytelling skills, jumping from a longform feature to a short news item to a roundup to a destination spotlight
Excellent communication skills and ability to cooperate effectively with staff and freelancers in a remote work environment
Experience assigning and commissioning articles
Experience working in a CMS
Experience writing newsletters
Experience scriptwriting and capturing footage for social video
Must have a passion for travel, and be interested in conceptualizing new and interesting ways to create travel storytelling

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Travel AFAR is a comprehensive travel media company that inspires, empowers, and enriches travelers who care about meaningful travel experiences. It offers a range of travel guides, trip ideas, and tips for various global destinations, spanning continents such as Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Through its print magazine, podcasts, newsletters, and online articles, AFAR covers diverse travel topics including cultures, cuisine, health and wellness, outdoor adventures, and sustainable travel. The company also collaborates with partners to showcase exclusive travel experiences and destinations, making it a valuable resource for discerning travelers looking to explore the world deeply and responsibly. Senior Editor Job not on LinkedIn 🔥 4 minutes ago 🗽 New York – Remote 💵 $90k - $95k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior ✏️ Editor 🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Responsible for top editing a variety of text-based digital travel content, from inspiration stories to intel, from longreads to quick hits.
Work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, coordinating with other editors and reporting to the editorial director. 🎯 Requirements
Minimum 5 years hands-on text editing experience
5-7 years experience as a senior editor at a media company working in a deadline-driven environment
Sharp line editing, story shaping, and packaging skills
Reporting experience and knowledge of fact-checking best practices
Meticulous attention to detail and grammar
Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
Ability to write clear, engaging copy and help others to do the same
Agility in storytelling skills, jumping from a longform feature to a short news item to a roundup to a destination spotlight
Excellent communication skills and ability to cooperate effectively with staff and freelancers in a remote work environment
Experience assigning and commissioning articles
Experience working in a CMS
Experience writing newsletters
Experience scriptwriting and capturing footage for social video
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Hard Skills & Tools

Line EditingStory PackagingFact-CheckingContent Management SystemsScriptwritingNewsletter WritingTravel Storytelling

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailAbility to Manage DeadlinesCollaboration Skills