Job Description
Maternity cover from January 2026 – January 2027 (fixed term: 12 month contract)
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced, creative, and highly organised individual to join our commercial delivery team for at least a year as maternity cover. The ideal candidate will have a deep passion for travel and possess the expertise to manage the delivery of campaigns across our digital and print platforms.
The Special Features Managing Editor will play a critical role in shaping and executing high-value, multi-platform partnerships within the Wanderlust portfolio across many global regions, working with tourism boards, tour operators, and travel brands.
This hybrid position offers the flexibility of working both remotely and in the office, requiring a combination of creative ideation, client management, and meticulous project execution to deliver a first-class service.
About Wanderlust Travel Media
Wanderlust is the UK’s longest-running independent travel magazine, championing authentic, meaningful, responsible travel since 1993. Rooted in authentic exploration, our brand champions off-the-beaten-path destinations, responsible travel and immersive storytelling of culture, nature and heritage. As we head into our next chapter, with global reach and digital innovation, we remain unwavering in our mission: to inspire curious travellers, elevate local voices and produce print editions that are as tactile, intentional and memorable as the places we explore.
Key Responsibilities
* Generate creative campaign ideas to align with client objectives.
* Manage the end-to-end process of campaign delivery, from concept to completion, ensuring optimal performance and client satisfaction.
* Develop and oversee production schedules, ensuring deadlines are met.
* Collaborate effectively with internal teams, including sales, editorial, and design.
* Commission and edit content across a range of channels, select images, upload content and contribute to newsletters.
* Craft compelling social media posts, with an eye for a great image.
* Use Asana to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously.
* Stay informed on travel industry news and emerging trends.
* Represent Wanderlust at industry events, including evening and weekend events throughout the year, press trips, conferences, and exhibitions.
Essential Skills
* Extensive experience in campaign and project management within the travel industry.
* Strong commissioning, sub-editing and writing skills.
* Exceptional project management and organisational skills.
* Impeccable attention to detail.
* Keen eye for high-quality imagery.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* In-depth understanding of the travel and tourism sectors.
* Creative problem-solving ability.
* Capacity to manage an extremely high number of tasks efficiently and under pressure.
* Excellent client management and relationship-building skills.
* Proficiency in using platforms such as WordPress and InDesign.
Desirable Skills
* Comfort with public speaking for events and media appearances.
* Knowledge of tools such as Photoshop, Figma, Asana.
Salary
Competitive, dependent on experience, with an attractive bonus and commission structure.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about travel and want to be part of an award-winning global brand, please submit your cover letter and CV to:
Rosie Fitzgerald
Email: Rosie.Fitzgerald@wanderlustmagazine.com