Special Features Managing Editor

About the job

Special Features Editor - salary £35,000 - £50,000 DOE

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced, creative, and highly organised individual to join our growing commercial delivery team. The ideal candidate will have a deep passion for travel and possess the expertise to manage the delivery of campaigns across our digital and print platforms.

The Special Features Editor will play a critical role in shaping and executing high-value, multi-platform partnerships within the Wanderlust portfolio across many global regions, working with tourism boards, tour operators, and travel brands.

This hybrid position offers the flexibility of working both remotely and in the office, requiring a combination of creative ideation, client management, and meticulous project execution to deliver a first-class service.

About Wanderlust

Wanderlust is the UK's longest-running independent travel magazine, championing authentic, meaningful, responsible travel since 1993. Rooted in authentic exploration, our brand champions off-the-beaten-path destinations, responsible travel and immersive storytelling of culture, nature and heritage. As we head into our next chapter, with global reach and digital innovation, we remain unwavering in our mission: to inspire curious travellers, elevate local voices and produce print editions that are as tactile, intentional and memorable as the places we explore.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate creative campaign ideas to align with client objectives.

• Manage the end-to-end process of campaign delivery, from concept to completion, ensuring optimal performance and client satisfaction.

• Manage production schedules, ensuring deadlines are met.

• Collaborate effectively with internal teams, including sales, editorial, and design.

• Commission and edit content across a range of channels, select images, upload content and contribute to newsletters.

• Craft compelling social media posts, with an eye for a great image.

• Use Asana to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously.

• Stay informed on travel industry news and emerging trends.

• Represent Wanderlust at industry events, including evening and weekend events throughout the year, press trips, conferences, and exhibitions.

Essential Skills

• Extensive experience in campaign and project management within the travel industry.

• Strong commissioning, sub-editing and writing skills.

• Exceptional project management and organisational skills.

• Impeccable attention to detail.

• Keen eye for high-quality imagery.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• In-depth understanding of the travel and tourism sectors.

• Creative problem-solving ability.

• Capacity to manage an extremely high number of tasks efficiently and under pressure.

• Excellent client management and relationship-building skills.

• Proficiency in using platforms such as WordPress and InDesign.

Desirable Skills

• Comfort with public speaking for events and media appearances.

• Knowledge of tools such as Photoshop, Figma, Asana.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about travel and want to be part of an award-winning global brand, please submit your cover letter, CV and a 30-second video outlining why you are right for the role to:

Elliot Wellsteed-Crook

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