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Principal Manager, Travel Applications

Major technology company seeks a Principal Manager, Travel Applications to be responsible for driving the daily editorial experience of customer-focused Apps. The Manager will have a thorough understanding of the competitive landscape and identify business opportunities for travel applications. He/she will source, curate, edit, and publish news throughout the day. While the publishing cycle is in real time, the emphasis is on journalistic excellence. The Manager must have a track record of success in delivering compelling travel news of the highest editorial quality.

Responsibilities:

Develop key partnerships with travel partners and manage the relationships within business framework.
Balance the needs of content partners with business priorities.
Senior editor responsible for news gathering and determining content mix.
Manage editorial process and workflow.
Optimize footprint and features of each content partner.
Direct daily production of travel editorial for apps.
Manage content calendar while determining the best way to achieve strong business results.
Work closely with engineering to enhance feature sets and publishing tools.
Collaborate with design team to develop creative assets.

Requirements:

Minimum of 6 years of editorial experience at travel web sites or magazines.
Proven ability to use content as the vehicle for achieving business goals.
Three-plus years of experience supplying content for international distribution.
Ability to successfully work across boundaries toward shared objectives within a matrixed organization.
Three-plus years of forecasting and metrics-reporting skills.
Three-plus years of experience with online publishing tools and content management systems.
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or related discipline is preferred.