Condé Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms. The company’s portfolio includes many of the world’s most respected and influential media properties including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Self, GQ, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler/Traveller, Allure, AD, Bon Appétit and Wired, among others.

Job Description

Location:

New York, NY

Condé Nast Traveler is looking for an Associate Commerce Editor to support affiliate-driven editorial content across the booking and retail categories. The Associate Commerce Editor will focus on optimizing and editing syndications from Traveler’s international editions, primarily those in the UK, Spain, Germany, Italy, the Middle East and India. They will work directly with CNT’s Commerce Director, a team of dedicated writers and editors, and a stable of freelancers, to edit stories on a daily basis. Core to this role is also an ongoing analysis of reader purchasing data and search trends to ensure we meet growth goals.

This role will also assist with general story edits and is welcome to pitch ideas for retail and/or booking stories to write as time allows. The ideal candidate has at least 2-3 years of experience as a full-time editor, a deep knowledge of the e-commerce landscape, and the agility to work across a variety of product categories—including travel goods, hotels, rentals, and beyond—with an eye for travel trends and sensitivities.

This is a Guild position.

Responsibilities

• Edit and optimize syndications for the following content: hotel roundups and reviews, rental roundups, and shopping guides

• Assist with assigning and story editing sponsored editorial content

• Coordinate with SEO managers and commerce resources to make sure all content is optimized for search

• Work with CNT’s international markets to align coverage timing

• Work with other stakeholders on CNT’s commerce team to achieve editorial excellence across platforms, including cntraveler.com, social, newsletter, and video, with a focus on voice, authority, and service

• Coordinate with Traveler’s audience development team on content distribution and identify opportunities for growth based on data and industry trends

• Additional duties as required, or as assigned by manager

Skills and Qualifications

• 3+ years experience editing in a digital media environment, with experience in service journalism required and travel preferred

• Strong background working closely and collaboratively with editorial, advertising, engineering, video, and design teams

• Familiarity with affiliate link programs preferred

• Comfortability analyzing data

• Strong organizational skills, self-directed work style, and polished communication skills

• The ideal candidate will have a passion for travel and interest in current affairs

The expected base salary range for this position is from $70,500-$79,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.

In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates may also be eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation.

What happens next?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.

Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.