Editorial Director

Editorial Director, Only In Your State 

Remote, Full Time

Only In Your State is a lifestyle and travel publication that helps millions of people discover the best things to do in their own backyard and beyond. Launched in 2015, Only In Your State has published over 150,000 articles highlighting the hidden gems, little-known attractions, and natural wonders of each of our 50 unique states. We love to show our readers all the wonderful things to see and do in every state in the nation, and we proudly support local businesses every chance we get. Only In Your State embraces inclusivity, and we welcome creative minds from all backgrounds.

Only In Your State is one of the 10 most-viewed websites on Facebook and one of the 10 largest Travel sites on the internet (according to Comscore). We currently have roughly 14 million social media followers, as well as 2 million passionate newsletter subscribers.

Only in Your State is searching for a creative and strategic Editorial Director to lead the site programming and guide its coverage. You will partner with Only in Your State’s Sr. Brand Director to set the direction of its coverage of American travel. You will be the primary spokesperson for the brand, responsible for reaching existing and new audiences. You will oversee a staff of editors and writers and work closely with the team to balance both the editorial direction as well as the business needs of the site. You will be expected to continue Only in Your State’s tradition of serviceable and well-reported journalism, sharpening its identity and evolving it further.

What You’ll Do

• Lead Only in Your State’s editorial staff, directly managing the editorial team.
• Refine and enforce our voice, mission, and point of view, helping guide the team on important editorial decisions.
• Oversee daily publishing, as well as spearhead packages, holiday coverage, special projects, and theme weeks.
• Participate in and partner with editorial leadership at World of Good and the sales team to identify and execute on growth opportunities and new initiatives.
• Identify and train internal talent to cultivate and external talent to hire, ensuring a diverse range of voices is represented through our work.
• Manage the editorial budget and work alongside editors and writers to oversee the day-to-day editorial operations of the site.
• Partner closely with Social Media lead to develop 360-degree, multiplatform programming that will engage …