Digital Editor

Job Title: Digital Editor

Location: Remote / Virtual
Employment Type: Full-Time 
Department: Wildsam
Reports To: Editor in Chief

About Wildsam

Wildsam publishes celebrated travel books, a distinctive print magazine, and digital content that explores American travel, culture, and the outdoors. Our storytelling centers on road trips, RV travel, and deep cultural exploration, delivering editorial excellence through writing, photography, and film. We're in an exciting phase of digital expansion, and we're looking for someone ready to help lead that charge.

Join us and help shape the next chapter of one of America's most trusted travel media brands.

About the Role

Wildsam is seeking a Digital Editor to lead the editorial voice of our digital platforms, including Wildsam.com, email newsletters, and social media. As a key member of our editorial team, this role blends storytelling expertise with digital savvy to deepen our connection with readers and guide the evolution of our digital presence.

You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping how our trusted American travel brand shows up online, collaborating across teams to develop and deliver compelling content that reflects Wildsam’s mission: to introduce curious travelers to the most authentic, inspiring experiences across the U.S.

This is a unique opportunity to help steer a beloved editorial print-first brand through exciting digital growth. You’ll work closely with the Editor-in-Chief, senior editorial staff, and cross-functional partners in business, sales, and operations.

What You’ll Do

Digital Editorial Leadership

• Lead editorial planning and publishing for Wildsam.com

• Own the digital editorial calendar: in collaboration with the EIC and other editors, plan, assign, and track stories in alignment with overall brand and business goals

• Run regular story development meetings and contribute to long-term content strategy

• Monitor key performance metrics, providing insights and strategic recommendations to drive impact across engagement and brand growth

Writing & Editing

• Write and edit content across Wildsam.com and additional digital channels

• Pitch and commission original stories that reflect Wildsam’s editorial vision and support strategic objectives

• Maintain editorial quality, voice, and consistency across all digital platforms

• Collaborate with print and magazine editors on cross-channel storytelling

Site & Content Production

• Manage CMS and oversee day-to-day publishing workflows for Wildsam.com

• Regularly refresh and curate the homepage and key landing pages

• Collaborate with the Sales team on branded content production

• Partner with Operations to identify and address technical issues affecting content performance

Email & Social Strategy

• Help define and execute newsletter and social media strategies

• Ensure content aligns with brand tone and deepens audience engagement

• Work cross-functionally to align messaging, promotions, and audience development goals

Qualifications

Required:

• 3+ years of experience in digital editorial, preferably in travel, lifestyle, or culture media

• Exceptional writing and editing skills with a strong editorial voice and attention to detail

• Experience managing editorial calendars, content planning, and publishing schedules

• Proficiency with a CMS (e.g., WordPress or similar) and digital publishing workflows

• Familiarity with SEO principles and how to apply them to digital content

• Ability to interpret content performance data (Google Analytics, etc.) to inform strategy

• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines

• Comfortable collaborating cross-functionally with editorial, design, sales, and operations teams

Preferred:

• Experience commissioning and working with freelance writers or contributors

• Knowledge of email marketing tools and strategy (e.g., Mailchimp, Klaviyo, etc.)

• Working knowledge of social media platforms as editorial and audience engagement tools

• Familiarity with sponsored/branded content production and client-facing collaboration

• Passion for American travel, culture, road trips, and storytelling rooted in place

• Visual literacy or ex