Job Description
A&K Travel Group is a dynamic collection of travel and cruise companies, including Abercrombie & Kent, Crystal, and the world’s oldest travel agency, Cox & Kings. We create unique, immersive travel experiences worldwide. Our people make us a great place to work, fostering a supportive environment with ongoing training and global career opportunities. We also make a difference: Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy has supported communities for 40 years, and we were recognised by Which? for exceptional client care during the pandemic.
Job Title: Senior Editor, Abercrombie & Kent
Location: London, England
Company: AKTG
Overview
We are seeking an experienced writer and skilled editor with a passion for luxury travel to join the Abercrombie & Kent Brand team in London. As Senior Editor you will be the keeper of the brand tone of voice and responsible for ensuring its implementation across all platforms – website, email, brochures, DMs, campaigns and social. You will also help deliver exceptional content that aligns with the wider business Digital, Marketing and Sales strategy and helps grow organic traffic.
Core Skills
* Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling ability
* Excellent knowledge of the travel industry with a proven ability to produce intelligent, authoritative, and original travel writing
* Deep understanding of and love for travel
* Strong editorial judgement
* Commercially minded – able to balance the needs of the business with the brand
* Ability to move fluently between brand, campaign, long-form and short-form copy
* Able to connect brand strategy to language and narrative in a practical way
* Confident senior presence with the ability to challenge and influence at all levels
* Skilled at bringing stakeholders with them rather than simply enforcing rules
* Calm, authoritative decision-maker
* Strong collaborator
* Clear communicator
* Comfortable representing the editorial point of view in wider business forums
* High standards and attention to detail without being dogmatic
* Strong sense of what feels contemporary, human and credible
Core Responsibilities
* Writing and commissioning travel content for the A&K brand, website and publications
* Commissioning stories
* Generating content ideas for marketing and advertising campaigns
* Proofreading and editing copy and content where necessary
* Contributing content ideas for all touchpoints
* Being the guardian of Abercrombie & Kent’s copy tone and style, ensuring consistency across all platforms
* Collaborating with product, sales, digital and marketing teams to transform strategy into engaging and authoritative travel content, positioning us as a leading luxury travel brand
* Potential line management of junior editorial team members, including coaching, mentoring, and supporting their development.
Preferred Experience
* At least 10 years' editorial experience in travel and or lifestyle content
* Educated to a high level in journalism, English, or a related writing field is desirable but not essential.
Additional Qualifications
* Be deeply passionate about travel
* Demonstrate extensive travel experience
* Exhibit a good understanding of global affairs, media trends, and cultural shifts
* Express a keen interest in travel literature and a solid understanding of what constitutes excellent travel writing
What We Offer
* Competitive salary plus annual bonus plan
* Company pension plan from start of employment, with employer contributions increasing after 5 and 10 years of service
* 25 days annual leave – in addition to bank holidays, plus the ability to buy an additional 5 days or sell 5 days
* Discounted trips through A&K Travel Group Travel Benefit Program (includes friends and family)
* Discounted Gym Membership – we offer a contribution of up to £35 a month at either Virgin Active Gym (London) or to other gyms through GymFlex.
* Private Healthcare through BUPA paid through a salary sacrifice deduction using our corporate rates – covers individual and family cover
* Life Assurance (4x base salary paid out as a tax-free sum)
* Hybrid working – we value collaboration and ask employees to come to the office for a minimum of 4 days per week
* Enhanced Paid Parental Leave – 18 weeks full pay regardless of gender
* Employee Assistance Program – includes access to wellbeing resources and counselling
* £1,000 Recruitment Referral Bonus
* Cycle to work scheme
* Season Ticket Loans
* Regular Social Events
EEO Statement
Abercrombie & Kent is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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