Content Editor - Travel

We're looking for an exceptional Content Editor to lead our new Travel Hub, shaping a premium, multi-platform destination that inspires audiences and unlocks new commercial opportunities. Sitting at the intersection of editorial excellence and innovation, you'll define content strategy, drive partnerships and create distinctive travel journalism, that drive audience growth, engagement and revenue. This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-profile vertical, bringing together world-class storytelling, digital innovation and commercial ambition to create one of the most exciting new propositions in the Sky News portfolio.

What you’ll do

Lead the Travel vertical, shaping a clear editorial identity for a consumer video focused vertical

Deliver on the commercial strategy aligned to Sky News’ overall proposition

Deliver a balanced content mix spanning various strands of video journalism, inspiration, analysis and long-form storytelling across platforms

Identify and develop commercially viable content opportunities, including partnerships, sponsorships and branded formats, while maintaining editorial integrity

Own the end-to-end commissioning and production of travel content, ensuring consistency, quality and distinctiveness

Partner closely with commercial, product and audience teams to align content output with revenue, growth and engagement targets

Build relationships with external partners to enhance the breadth and authority of the Travel offer

Ensure all content is optimised for digital-first, video-led and emerging formats, maximising reach and value across platforms

Essential Criteria

Strong editorial judgement with a deep understanding of travel audiences, able to deliver distinctive, agenda-setting content

Ability to collaborate and drive 3 rd party relationships.

Proven ability to operate at the intersection of editorial and commercial, balancing audience value with revenue opportunities

Leadership capability to inspire and manage multi-disciplinary teams delivering across text, video, audio and social formats

Advanced commissioning and production skills, with the ability to shape complex stories into compelling multi-platform output

Commercial awareness, including experience of partnerships, branded content and audience monetisation models

Excellent stakeholder management, able to work effectively across editorial, commercial and product functions

Deep understanding of digital, platform and format innovation, with the ability to evolve the Travel vertical in line with audience behaviours

Strong organisational and planning skills, ensuring consistent delivery against both editorial priorities and commercial goals

Benefits and perks

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here’s a taster:

Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema

Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution

Private healthcare with mental health support

Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance

Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect

Sharesave and Tech schemes

A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

How you’ll work

This role is onsite.

Who we are

We’re Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you’ll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society.

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can.

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.

To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position.

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media.