Travel Editor (National Geographic)

Job ID 10156229 Location Washington, DC, United States Business National Geographic Date posted Jul. 22, 2026

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Job Summary:

The Travel Editor conceives, assigns, edits and prepares for publishing editorial travel content for National Geographic, with a particular focus on service journalism that attracts broad global audiences to NationalGeographic.com. Working with a roster of freelance writers and creators, he/she/they will develop text- and video-based content and play a key role in managing our ongoing Destination Guides program, helping travelers make better and smarter decisions as they decide where to go and what to do. The travel editor will partner with photo editors on visualizing content, and will pitch in on recurring travel series and franchises as needed. This role is a great opportunity to develop and contribute highly visible and valuable content to a trusted travel brand, helping us to continually improve our approach to satisfying travelers as their needs and habits evolve.

Responsibilities:

Conceive and pitch travel story ideas for NatGeo.com in collaboration with freelance writers / creators, with a particular focus on service journalism
Commission, produce, edit, and prepare stories for publishing, working in collaboration with photo editors and digital producers
Define and shape our creative approach to destination guide coverage, including component and formats, and media types, including video
Track and plan ongoing refreshes of and additions to our destination guides, leveraging performance data to develop strategic approaches, ensuring continual editorial work to optimize utility to travelers and performance
Conceptualize, propose, and execute ideas for additional stories that drive audience development and engagement
Pitch in as needed on larger-scale initiatives like Best of the World and other ongoing series and franchises
Proactively develop and propose ideas for new approaches to travel storytelling, particularly in video form and for third-party platforms like social media
Continually develop and expand our roster of freelance contributors, particularly writers as well as creators in the travel space
Collaborate with newsletter and social media editors on promotional and amplification efforts for travel content
Partner with sales and marketing on developing editorial ideas in response to requests for proposals and active sales

Basic Qualifications:

3+ years of experience conceiving, assigning, and editing editorial content for digital publishing in a media (editorial/journalistic) environment
Experience with digital editing and production and its associated needs (e.g., SEO, tagging, headline writing)
Experience developing ideas and content containing helpful, actionable information for travelers, based on on-the-ground reporting and expertise
An eye for visual presentation and an understanding of what makes stories work visually for digital and social
Strong knowledge of the travel industry and its facets and experience creating travel content
A roster of creative collaborators, especially freelance writers, and an understanding of what makes quality reporting and writing
Exceptional written and oral communication skills and ability to present ideas fluently and with polish
Understanding of the evolving media landscape, including shifting consumer behaviors and preferences, including travel media and the overall competitive set for editorial content in the travel space
Collaborative spirit and the ability to work well across a matrixed environment
Ability to multitask and work effectively under pressure and within budget and deadline parameters

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience developing and creating video-based content a plus
Knowledge of and experience collaborating with creators helpful but not required
Experience working within a large corporate environment

Required Education:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Preferred Education:

Concentration in journalism or media helpful but not required

The hiring range for this position in Washington, D.C. is $79,400 to $106,400 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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About National Geographic:

National Geographic Partners LLC (NGP), a joint venture between Disney and the National Geographic Society, is committed to bringing the world premium science, adventure and exploration content across an unrivaled portfolio of media assets. NGP combines the global National Geographic television channels (National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo MUNDO, Nat Geo PEOPLE) with National Geographic’s media and consumer-oriented assets, including National Geographic magazines; National Geographic studios; related digital and social media platforms; books; maps; children’s media; and ancillary activities that include travel, global experiences and events, archival sales, licensing and e-commerce businesses. Furthering knowledge and understanding of our world has been the core purpose of National Geographic for 131 years, and now we are committed to going deeper, pushing boundaries, going further for our consumers … and reaching millions of people around the world in 172 countries and 43 languages every month as we do it. NGP returns 27 percent of our proceeds to the nonprofit National Geographic Society to fund work in the areas of science, exploration, conservation and education.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with National Geographic Partners PAY SVC, which is part of a business we call National Geographic.

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