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Editor: The Approved List
Remote, USFull-timeEditorial
Posted April 11, 2026
Shepherd the quarterly Approved List from pitch to publish. Direct a small stable of contributors and hold the line on what earns a spot in the index.
Apply for This RoleAbout the role
Own the editorial direction of The Approved List, our quarterly publication that curates the best in travel, dining, wellness, and lifestyle for our membership. You'll commission pieces, direct contributors, edit to standard, and ensure every edition meets the bar that earns trust from a discerning readership.
What you'll do
- Plan and produce each quarterly edition of The Approved List from concept through publication.
- Commission, assign, and edit long-form features, destination briefs, and property reviews.
- Manage a stable of freelance contributors: set expectations, provide feedback, and maintain quality.
- Develop and maintain the editorial calendar, balancing evergreen content with seasonal relevance.
- Collaborate with the travel curation team to align editorial coverage with member travel patterns.
- Set and enforce style, voice, and editorial standards across all published content.
What you'll bring
- 5+ years in editorial roles (commissioning editor, managing editor, or equivalent) at a publication with high production standards.
- Strong editing instincts across long-form narrative, service journalism, and short-form recommendations.
- Experience managing freelance contributors and holding them to deadline and quality.
- Deep familiarity with travel, hospitality, or luxury lifestyle categories.
- Clean, precise prose style and the ability to elevate other writers' work without flattening their voice.
Nice to have
- Prior work at a travel or lifestyle publication (Condé Nast Traveler, Departures, Monocle, etc.).
- Experience with editorial CMS platforms and production workflows.
- A personal network of travel and lifestyle writers you trust.
Role details
- Team
- Content & Editorial
- Discipline
- Editorial
- Location
- Remote, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Posted
- April 11, 2026
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