United States only*This role requires a hybrid schedule based in our NYC Office (Tuesday through Thursday) and work fully remotely on Mondays and Fridays each week.
Lonely Planet, a leading travel media company, is seeking a Managing Editor of Copyediting to oversee copyediting operations across both print and digital platforms. This is a senior management role reporting to the Editorial Director, Destinations.
The Managing Editor of Copyediting will lead a cross-platform editorial function that is critical to ensuring the consistency, accuracy, and quality of Lonely Planet content across all products, including guidebooks, the website, and app. The role includes direct management of an editorial team, oversight of a large freelance network, and ownership of copyediting standards and processes.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in editorial leadership, cross-platform publishing, and workflow management. They will demonstrate expertise in editorial quality assurance, content management system integration, and team development.
What You'll Do:
- Lead and mentor two Senior Editors, ensuring alignment with Lonely Planet standards and team development goals
- Manage freelancer networks across print and digital, including hiring, performance oversight, and budget accountability
- Oversee and continuously improve editorial workflows to ensure efficient delivery and quality control across all products
- Maintain and evolve Lonely Planet style guides and training documentation
- Collaborate with product and engineering teams to ensure editorial workflows align with CMS functionality and business needs
- Track and report on copyediting quality, performance metrics, and publishing schedule adherence
What We're Looking For:
- Minimum 5+ years of editorial experience, including at least 2 years in a management role
- Experience managing editorial operations across both print and digital platforms
- Proven ability to lead teams and manage large freelance networks
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Experience working with content management systems (Contentful preferred)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity with travel or lifestyle media preferred
How to Apply:
Submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the role. If you have experience leading copyediting functions in a cross-platform publishing environment, we encourage you to highlight that.
Compensation
- USA Compensation Range: $100,000 - $130,000*
- New York City Compensation Range: $120,000- $156,000- if role can be based in NYC
*Note actual compensation is based on geographic location, qualifications, and experience.
- New York City Compensation Range: $120,000- $156,000- if role can be based in NYC
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.
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