Director of Content - Rate Travel

USA (On-site)

$70K/yr – $90K/yrSenior Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive luxury travel content strategy and storytelling for Rate Travel Club, leading multi-channel editorial execution and partner collaborations.

  • Must-have: 3–5+ years of experience in content, editorial, or digital media roles
  • Standout: Experience collaborating with luxury hotels, tourism boards, and brand partners on co-branded content

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive content strategy aligned with brand positioning and business goals
  • Define and maintain a consistent, elevated brand voice across all channels
  • Lead the editorial calendar across website, blog, email, and social platforms
  • Work closely with the President to develop a content schedule
  • Oversee the creation of high-quality travel articles, destination guides, and inspirational storytelling
  • Write and edit long-form and short-form content as needed
  • Ensure all content reflects the brand’s luxury positioning and editorial standards
  • Collaborate with travel advisors and partners to source unique stories and insider perspectives
  • Direct content production for social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.)
  • Optimize engagement, growth, and storytelling formats

Requirements

  • 3–5+ years of experience in content, editorial, or digital media roles
  • Proven experience in luxury travel, hospitality, or lifestyle brands strongly preferred
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
  • Strong understanding of SEO, analytics, and content performance metrics
  • Experience managing editorial teams and freelance contributors
  • Deep familiarity with social media platforms and content trends
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Preferred

  • Passion for travel and global culture
  • Strong visual and creative sensibility
  • Experience working with high-net-worth or luxury audiences
  • Collaborative mindset with strong leadership skills

Benefits

  • The company offers a comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; critical care insurance; personal accidental insurance; commuter benefits; pet insurance; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program); and other supplemental benefits (e.g. legal planning assistance; identity theft protection; pet insurance; wellness resources).
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Founded in 2000
Chicago, Illinois, USA
5.3K employees (258 in marketing)
68% recommend to a friend

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
491.2K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$849.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
25.2%
Direct
63.7%
Referral
9.5%
Social
0.3%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~5.3K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
223 (4% of company)
Median Career Experience
12 years
Median Tenure
4.6 years

Funding

Last Raise
Private Equity, 8 years ago

Funding History

  • Dec 2017
    Private Equity

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