Managing Editor, SportsTravel Job at Northstar Travel Media in Rutherford

Northstar Travel Group is the largest and most trusted B2B travel media and information company in the world. At Northstar, our mission is to be the leading global provider of trusted information and experiences for the audiences that drive the travel industry, while delivering innovative and high‑performing marketing solutions to the businesses seeking to engage them.

We are looking for a detail‑oriented Managing Editor who is enthusiastic for sports to join our SportsTravel team. In this role, you will lead the editorial direction, content strategy, and day‑to‑day multi‑platform content operations for Northstar’s Sports Division. You’ll also manage a small editorial team, produce original reporting, and serve as a visible representative of the SportsTravel brands across events, media channels, and the sports‑events industry.

This is a remote position and is open to candidates based in the United States. We also have an office in Rutherford, New Jersey and New York City for those who favor being in an office a few days a week.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain close collaboration with sales, marketing, custom content, production, and event teams to support divisional goals
• Original Reporting & Editorial Voice
• Event Content & On‑Site Presence
• Digital Platform Management
• Serve as the primary editorial owner of SportsTravelMagazine.com, ensuring content accuracy, usability, and up‑to‑date site functionality in coordination with the development team
• Oversee production of the weekly SportsTravel e‑newsletter
• Manage the placement of custom and advertorial content on the SportsTravel website, e‑newsletter and social channels
• Represent SportsTravel at industry events, press conferences, and site visits
• Host SportsTravel podcasts, webinars, and digital programs
• Support Sports Division initiatives and perform other duties as assigned

Must‑Haves: The Essentials for Success

• 5–7 years reporting and editing experience on a website, magazine or travel publication
• 3–5 years experience managing employees
• Capability of reporting with absolute accuracy and writing compelling articles coherently on deadlines
• Experience managing and supervising other employees
• Strong researching, interviewing, writing, editing and networking skills
• Strong interest in and/or familiarity with sports at all levels, including esports
• Willingness to moderate panels and speak at live events
• Proficiency with social media channels including LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X
• Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and WordPress skills
• Proficiency in InCopy and Photoshop
• Availability to travel to Sports Division or other industry events as assigned

Join Our Team

Click here to apply. Northstar Travel Group is a great place to work, learn and grow. We seek impressive individuals to contribute fresh ideas and strengthen our team in all departments and specialties. We welcome creativity, dedication, drive and passion and offer a fast‑paced and fun environment, opportunity and work/life balance. Click here to view our Careers page.

We offer a wide variety of benefit plans, programs, and perks to ensure that our employees can choose the options right for them. Northstar contributes heavily toward insurance plan premiums, and we provide a generous paid time off package. Our offerings are extensive, covering a wide range including a variety of health and dental plans, company‑paid life insurance, 401(k), and summer Fridays, to name just a few. The annual base salary range for this role is $90,000 to $100,000 and is commensurate with experience.

From educational training and mentorship programs to industry conferences and events, Northstar Travel Group employees have a wide variety of opportunities for career growth and advancement. Traveling through career paths enables employees to achieve a fulfilling and rewarding career.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Northstar, we believe that our workforce should reflect the vast diversity of the cultures and communities that are experienced through travel. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team, and we are committed to building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, accessible and equitable culture and workplace. Our work is far from over – we continuously push to be better. We understand that diverse voices, points of view and contributions are at the heart of Northstar’s success and impact.