Location: Dubai Media City, UAE

Position: Editor — Destinations of the World News

Leading Dubai-based luxury travel and lifestyle title seeks editor to assume responsibility for all editorial output, overseeing operations for Destinations of the World News and DOTWNEWS.COM.

Overview

Independent luxury travel title Destinations of the World News is looking for an editor to assume editorial leadership of its flagship media platforms and join our team in Dubai, one of the most exhilarating commercial capitals of the world.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate editor with a solid knowledge of the luxury consumer, travel and publishing industries and a history of editing luxury travel or lifestyle titles to manage the entire editorial operation at Destinations of the World News, including our flagship monthly print edition, digital newsletters and our online platform DOTWNEWS.COM.

The eitor will manage the design team, contributors and other multimedia content creators, reporting directly to the managing director. The person we are looking for will have worked as an editor of a luxury title for an established publishing company and be familiar with all aspects of print and digital publishing, from content creation, website development and digital applications to distribution, marketing and business rationale.

Responsibilities will include the creation of editorial plans and production timetables, overseeing the allocation of budgets, co-creating marketing campaigns, developing native content, planning events, recruitment and talent management, seeking strategic partnerships and business extensions.

Other roles and responsibilities include:

• Project managing the production of creative assets including photo and video shoots.
• Assisting with contract publishing projects on an ad hoc basis, working with the commercial team to create additional revenue streams.
• Co-ordinating and managing social media posts and posting schedule.
• Developing and conceptualising new magazine and website verticals.
• Liaising with the commercial team for partner content.

The above responsibilities give a detailed indication of roles and responsibilities but may not cover every conceivable duty. The editor is expected to remain flexible and open to new projects and commercial endeavours.

The successful candidate will have a strong awareness of what it takes to manage a successful print magazine and website, and a sound understanding of how to put social media to strategic use.

The editor will manage the print and online editorial teams, ensuring consistency across both platforms. They will effectively manage freelance budgets to commission high quality, engaging content from contributors around the world. They will manage the entire production process, from meticulously editing and writing copy to proofreading pages and approving final drafts for the press and online posts.

The editor will work closely with the design team, helping to create striking layouts and covers that bring out the best of the content through powerful design concepts and images that convey the nature of the featured destinations. They will also ensure that the luxurious look and feel of our print edition is reflected on DOTWNEWS.COM and all other online platforms.

The individual will also work closely with the sales and marketing department and oversee liaison with the printing press to ensure all production timetables are planned and met in good time.

The candidate will also have to be well versed in the world of luxury travel and lifestyle, with a good knowledge of high-end brands in all fields of industry, from fashion and design to automobiles, airlines and hotels.

The successful applicant will represent Destinations of the World News at local and global events, and act as spokesperson at industry conferences. The editor will also be responsible for managing and maintaining media partnerships with key travel industry events and broadening the reach of the publication through new and innovative strategic partnerships.

Ultimately, the editor will be responsible for the growth of the business through the creation of magazine and online content that is recognised for its quality and excellence around the world.

Key skills

The editor will be an outgoing, personable, dedicated and ambitious individual who is bursting with ideas, with a keen eye for detail, fantastic organisational skills and a thirst for excellence.

We are looking for a hard worker with a positive attitude – someone who thinks critically and has a solution to every problem. The candidate will need to be discerning and fastidious, able to make quick decisions and prepared to put in the necessary hours to ensure a market-leading product.

The successful candidate will also have a passion for luxury travel and be prepared to travel regularly.

Requirements

• At least three years’ experience as editor of a high-end consumer magazine.
• Experience working at a reputable publishing house.
• A background in luxury travel and lifestyle or fashion.
• Experience managing other individuals is essential.
• Formal journalism qualification from a respected institution is a must.

About us

Destinations of the World News is the leading luxury travel magazine distributed to the world’s most affluent and discerning spenders in more than 200 of the world’s premier airport lounges, five-star hotels, resorts and members-only clubs.

DOTWNEWS.COM is a premier travel lifestyle news portal with a loyal readership in more than 177 countries. From luxury hotel openings and the most inspiring destinations to the hottest new cars and the latest must-have travel accessories, DOTWNEWS.COM covers all aspects of luxury travel. 

Since its debut in July 2006, Destinations of the World News has remained the region’s authority on luxury travel and a trusted advertising environment for the world’s leading travel and lifestyle brands, offering an opportunity to reach a targeted group of affluent travellers and sophisticated consumers that pass through the world’s best airport lounges and stay in five-star hotels.

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