Senior Editor

Greg Sullivan is CEO and cofounder of AFAR Media. Greg launched AFAR in 2009 with cofounder Joe Diaz, and AFAR has already become one of the leading travel media companies in the world. Its flagship magazine has twice been named Best Travel Magazine in America. AFAR’s groundbreaking website provides distinctive travel guides for destinations around the globe and enables users to choose their favorite recommendations to build trip plans they can use on their mobile phones wherever they are. AFAR

AFAR is seeking a seasoned senior editor to join our San Francisco-based team. The senior editor will bring new writers to the pages of AFAR, develop and generate distinctive story ideas, and assign and edit ambitious long-form feature stories. The ideal candidate should possess 10+ years of editorial experience, and be excited to work on stories from inception through to proofs.

Strong story instincts Sharp story editing and line editing skills Managerial experience Must be a proactive self-starter with a collaborative spirit Able to recruit, cultivate, and retain top staff and freelance talent Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills Be both a workhorse and an ideas person who can work with multiple departments (editorial, sales and marketing, digital) Must find satisfaction in both contributing ideas and doing the work to make them happen Must be detail-oriented and deadline-savvy Must have excellent interpersonal, leadership, and presentation skills Must have a passion for travel, and be interested in conceptualizing new and interesting ways to look at travel Must have a strong sense of humor

* Strong story instincts * Sharp story editing and line editing skills * Managerial experience * Must be a proactive self-starter with a collaborative spirit * Able to recruit, cultivate, and retain top staff and freelance talent * Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills * Be both a workhorse and an ideas person who can work with multiple departments (editorial, sales and marketing, digital) * Must find satisfaction in both contributing ideas and doing the work to make them happen * Must be detail-oriented and deadline-savvy * Must have excellent interpersonal, leadership, and presentation skills * Must have a passion for travel, and be interested in conceptualizing new and interesting ways to look at travel * Must have a strong sense of humor