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The main purpose of this role is to write compelling travel content that meets our editorial targets and subscriber needs whilst boosting engagement through SEO and social media strategies.
Key Responsibilities
* To generate ideas on a daily basis to enable travel to meet its editorial targets
* To produce inspirational, consumer focused travel content
* To help identify gaps in its coverage to meet the needs of our subscribers
* To support in planning and generating new content, updating and improving existing content and working with other departments to ensure cross-promotion
* To find new ways/ideas to drive engagement with travel content, with a particular focus on social media
Key Skills
* Experience of writing about travel, including features, round-ups, comment, analysis and news
* Good knowledge of travel trends, with an understanding of when and why people book and what they want to read
* Able to edit, check and publish copy, source imagery/video, and create landing pages
* Experience of planning new content and improving existing content, with a good contacts book of experts/writers to call on
* Able to examine and interpret analytical tools
* Demonstrate a clear understanding of SEO, and how to write optimised copy
* Understanding of the importance of great imagery/video
* Must understand the importance of harnessing social channels to drive engagement
The nature of our industry means life at the Telegraph Media Group is fast-paced, demanding, and interesting. We also want it to be rewarding for everyone who works here by creating a suite of benefits that contribute to lifestyle choices and leisure activities. From dynamic working opportunities, medical cover, and parental leave (six months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced paternity/partner leave), to life assurance and season ticket loans, you can choose from a range of flexible benefits, designed to support your lifestyle and help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.
Training and development
With support from your manager and colleagues, you'll also have access to a variety of training and development opportunities through The Academy. Covering a range of personal and professional skills, our courses enable you to develop an enjoyable and rewarding career.
Our commitment to inclusion
At Telegraph Media Group, we foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are committed to building a team that reflects a wide variety of skills, perspectives and backgrounds. We believe in equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.
We are proud to be a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader as part of the government's Disability Confident Scheme. If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition and would like support in applying for any of our roles or if you require any reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process with us, please make us aware.
To find out more about Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Telegraph Media Group, and for more information on our purpose, beliefs, and people values, please visit our website.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
* Industries
Technology, Information and Internet
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