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Red Ventures is hiring: Managing Editor - Copyediting | Lonely Planet in New Yor
Red Ventures is hiring: Managing Editor - Copyediting | Lonely Planet in New YorMediabistro • New York, NY, United States
Red Ventures is hiring : Managing Editor - Copyediting | Lonely Planet in New Yor

Red Ventures is hiring : Managing Editor - Copyediting | Lonely Planet in New Yor

Mediabistro • New York, NY, United States
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Managing Editor - Copyediting | Lonely Planet

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.

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

    • Compensation

  • USA Compensation Range : $100,000 - $130,000
  • New York City Compensation Range : $120,000 - $156,000
  • Note actual compensation is based on geographic location, qualifications, and experience.

    • Benefits

  • 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.

    Red Ventures is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. Employment at Red Ventures is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications.

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