Associate Editor, Branded and Sponsored Content

Project and Production Management

Support content and other production, including timelines, assets, budgets, and vendor coordination

Build and manage internal project timelines and workflows

Track deliverables, invoices, and agreements

Content Development and Execution

Assist in developing ideas and proposals that align with client objectives and KPIs

Produce content, spanning research, writing, editing, fact-checking, CMS publishing, formatting, photo research and editing, and optimization, including but not limited to email newsletters, custom articles, travel guides and itineraries, and social media posts. 

Partnership and Cross-Functional Collaboration

Collaborate with sales, marketing, and editorial teams

Attend client and agency meetings as needed to support the sales and marketing teams 

Data and Operations

Track, analyze, optimize, and report on performance and deliverables

Organize and manage databases, including asset libraries and content creator rosters.

Assist with sourcing, evaluating, and selecting freelance contributors, vendors, and talent 

Innovation and Industry Awareness

Identify opportunities to improve workflows and team processes

Stay current on trends in travel, media, and content marketing, including LLM visibility, GEO, and AEO

Sharp writing, story editing, copyediting, and line editing skills

Meticulous and detail-oriented, highly organized, and proven ability to meet deadlines

Must be a proactive self-starter and collaborative 

Ability to see the big picture, think critically, and take various stakeholders’ points of view into account

Be open-minded and willing to test new things with a focus on metrics and results

Excellent communication skills

Expertise or strong interest in travel and culture industries

Familiarity with tools such as Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Adobe Creative Suite, and AI agents.

1–3 years of relevant experience in content, media, marketing, or publishing preferred