Senior Editor, Guidebooks

This Senior Editor's main focus is assisting the Managing Editor in the management, resourcing and support of Lonely Planet’s pool of freelance editors (both copy and layout).

What You'll Do:

• Working as part of a team, the primary responsibilities of this role are:

  • Recruitment and training of new freelance editors
  • Quality assurance and maintenance of editorial standards, including adherence to Editorial Principles and the guidebook structure guidelines through:
  • ongoing checking of work and giving of feedback to freelance editors
  • ongoing support of freelance editors
  • development and maintenance of editorial style and process documentation
  • Scheduling and contracting of resources

What We're Looking For:

• Extensive editorial experience (3–5 years)
• Experience (2+ years) of Lonely Planet’s structure, editorial style conventions and production processes
• High-level understanding and knowledge of editorial conventions
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, InDesign
• Extensive editorial experience (3–5 years)
• Experience (2+ years) of Lonely Planet’s structure, editorial style conventions and production processes
• High-level understanding and knowledge of editorial conventions
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, InDesign and Adobe Acrobat on a PC platform
• Strong recruitment and selection skills

Desirable:

• Excellent eye for detail
• Excellent relationship building, training and liaison skills
• Excellent communication, problem solving and negotiation/persuasion skills
• A thorough understanding of operating in a content management system
• Ability to work independently but also as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritise workload while maintaining strong attention to detail
• Must be customer focused with a flexible and adaptable attitude and a proactive, constructive approach
• Passion for travel

Additionally, the following benefits are provided by Red Ventures, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Health Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Bonding Benefit Program

Who We Are:

Founded in 2000, Red Ventures (RV) is home to a diverse portfolio of industry-leading brands and businesses, strategic partnerships and proprietary technology – including Bankrate, Lonely Planet, The Points Guy, BestColleges and more. Together, RV helps millions of people worldwide make life’s most important decisions, accelerates digital adaptation, and innovates the online consumer experience by improving every step of the consumer journey – from first discovery of information, throughout the decision-making process, to transactions. Headquartered south of Charlotte, NC, Red Ventures employs thousands of people across the US and Puerto Rico, with international offices in the UK and Brazil. For more information, visit https://redventures.com and follow @RedVentures on social platforms.

We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, 401(k) plan and a paid parental leave program.

Red Ventures is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. Employment at Red Ventures is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. 

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation where appropriate. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected]. 

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