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 
• Experience 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 
• Experience 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

Please enquire about retirement fund options and other benefits available. 

Who We Are

Over the last twenty years, Red Ventures has built a portfolio of influential brands, digital platforms, and strategic partnerships that work together to connect millions of people with expert advice. Through premium content and personalized digital experiences, Red Ventures builds online journeys that make it easier for people to make important decisions about their homes, health, travel, finances, education and entertainment. Founded in 2000, Red Ventures has 3,000 employees in 10 cities across the US, as well as in the UK, Ireland, Australia and Brazil. Red Ventures owns and operates several large digital brands including The Points Guy, Bankrate, MYMOVE, and Allconnect.com. 

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 coverage, company pension policy 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, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, 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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