Digital Producer, Travel
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Your role in helping us shape the future:
U.S. News & World Report's Travel section is seeking a full-time Digital Producer. In this entry-level position you will have the opportunity to leverage your strengths and skills as a Digital Producer for our consumer-oriented travel site, travel.usnews.com. U.S. News empowers everyone to thrive.
The Digital Producer’s primary responsibility is bringing our travel guides and tours articles to life. This is an essential role with duties that include finding eye-catching photos, building and expanding travel guides, organizing tour article layouts, uploading content and strategically linking throughout the site. This candidate will focus on publishing consumer-oriented content on a variety of travel topics, including top destinations, attractions in cities around the world, guided excursions, travel tips, hotels and resorts and more. The ideal candidate will be a proven problem solver who can juggle multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced media environment. You should also be comfortable with content management systems and working closely with a small team. There may be some opportunities to write content, pitch new ideas and assist the product team in the overall improvement of the site.
This is a full-time, entry-level position based in our Washington, D.C., office. This position is also open to remote workers. If remote, the employee will be expected to work on Eastern Standard Time. Note: No travel will be involved as part of this position.
Applicants must provide a resume and cover letter for consideration.
As part of the job, you’ll:
- Upload and style editorial content within our content management systems (CMS)
- Produce and publish 4-5 tours articles and/or guides per week
- Source, select, upload and edit photos with appropriate licenses; write captions for photos in select cases
- Update content on Travel pages
- Keep publication calendar organized and record once piece of content has been published
- Insert related links and backlinks from stories across other content throughout the Travel site
- Work ahead on photo collection and production responsibilities to keep content moving efficiently through the production and publication process
- Communicate with editors to improve the accuracy of online content
- QA pages before publication
- Suggest and test CMS features and improvements
- Answer questions from team members about technical issues
- Pitch in with problems or special requests from team members
- Prepare content and page components in advance of project launches
- Other duties as assigned
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
You should definitely have:
- An interest in and/or familiarity with the travel and hospitality industries
- A background that includes digital publication, journalism, online media or content strategy
- Basic web production skills and experience publishing with a CMS
- A keen eye for detail and ability to adapt to new assignments and processes
- The ability to meet deadlines and handle several tasks simultaneously from internal co-workers and external partners
- Exemplary communication, critical thinking and organization skills
- An eye for selecting engaging, appropriate photos to accompany our content
- College degree or equivalent experience
It would be nice if you had:
- Photoshop or similar photo editing experience
- 1-2 years of web production or related experience
- Familiarity with AP Style
What it’s like to work with us:
- Talent is our best asset!
- We invest in people with passion and potential who understand U.S. News’ dedication to our consumers.
- Entrepreneurial, mission-driven culture with core values of quality and integrity
- Focus on fostering personal and professional growth
- Competitive benefits including paid vacation time, medical, tuition reimbursement, and training
- Collaborative work environment: Fun, diverse, inclusive and ambitious co-workers
Other Job Info:
This position will require the successful candidate to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19. As an equal opportunity employer, the Company will provide reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with federal, state, and local law.
Applicants must provide a resume and cover letter for consideration.
We are offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan.