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Hearst Newspapers

Regional Editor

San Antonio, TX · Hybrid

The Regional Editor will oversee the work of reporters covering areas outside of San Antonio ... Major expenditures, reporter travel outside the region, publication of sensitive investigative ...

Hearst Newspapers

Regional Editor

San Antonio, TX · Hybrid

The Regional Editor will oversee the work of reporters covering areas outside of San Antonio ... Major expenditures, reporter travel outside the region, publication of sensitive investigative ...

Hearst Newspapers

Regional Editor

San Antonio, TX · Hybrid

The Regional Editor will oversee the work of reporters covering areas outside of San Antonio ... Major expenditures, reporter travel outside the region, publication of sensitive investigative ...

Liberty

Champion Section Editor

Lynchburg, VA

$12.77/hr

The role of the News Editor is to bring to assist in assigning stories, editor them, pulling ... Required to travel to local and campus locations. * May be required to sit to perform deskwork or ...

Backroads

Video Editor

Berkeley, CA · On-site

This is not a field-based role; all work centers on post-production and editing rather than traveling to capture footage. Sitting at the intersection of brand storytelling, social media and ...

The Wyanoke Group

AI Content Editor

Thorofare, NJ · Hybrid

$50K - $60K/hr

AI CONTENT EDITOR Healio is seeking an energetic and detail-oriented AI Content Editor to organize ... Position requires travel. The annual base salary for this position is $50,000 to $60,000. Placement ...

Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.

Associate Editor

We conceive, launch, and operate digital brands whose focus spans from travel and lifestyle to ... About The Role As an Associate Editor, you will support the editorial team with story development ...

MrBeast

Video Editor

Greenville, NC · On-site

About the Role MrBeast is on the hunt for talented Video Editors to help us deliver world-class ... Relocation assistance where applicable, including travel and company-provided housing for the first ...

Backroads

Video Editor

Berkeley, CA

This is not a field-based role; all work centers on post-production and editing rather than traveling to capture footage. Sitting at the intersection of brand storytelling, social media and ...

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How much do travel editor jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for travel editor in the United States is $64,031.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $72,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Travel Editor do?

A Travel Editor oversees and refines travel-related content for publications, websites, or media outlets. They assign stories, edit articles for accuracy and style, and ensure content aligns with the publication's voice and audience interests. Travel Editors may also research destinations, collaborate with writers and photographers, and stay updated on industry trends. Their goal is to provide engaging, informative, and inspiring travel content for readers.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Travel Editor?

As a Travel Editor, your daily responsibilities often include reviewing and editing travel articles, pitching new story ideas, assigning topics to writers, and ensuring all content aligns with brand guidelines and editorial standards. You'll likely coordinate with freelance contributors, photographers, and the design team to source compelling images and verify information for accuracy. Additionally, you may analyze reader engagement metrics to refine editorial strategy and collaborate with digital marketing teams to optimize content for online platforms. Staying up-to-date on travel trends and destination news is also a regular part of the job to ensure your publication remains relevant and informative.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Travel Editor position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Travel Editor, you need expertise in journalism, excellent writing and editing abilities, and strong attention to detail, usually backed by a degree in English, Journalism, or a related field. Familiarity with digital publishing platforms, content management systems (CMS), SEO tools, and basic photo editing software is highly beneficial. Creativity, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to work independently or collaborate virtually are important soft skills for this role. These capabilities enable Travel Editors to produce engaging, accurate, and timely travel content that resonates with a broad audience and maintains high editorial standards.

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Infographic showing various Travel Editor job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 63% Locum Tenens, 28% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 75% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 21% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,031 per year, or $30.8 per hour.

Regional Editor

Hearst Newspapers

San Antonio, TX • Hybrid

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

The Regional Editor will oversee the work of reporters covering areas outside of San Antonio, including Austin, Fredericksburg, New Braunfels and San Marcos, and will report and write stories in these areas as well. This position is intended to support MySA's expanded coverage into the broader regions surrounding San Antonio.

Qualifications Required: 

  • At least two years' experience as an editor
  • At least two years' experience as a reporter
  • Bachelor's degree

MySA is San Antonio's top local news site, providing daily news and information on what's happening in the local community and surrounding areas of southeastern and central Texas. MySA covers food, puro pop culture, the San Antonio Spurs through a cultural lens, local TV personalities, real estate, weather and other news for more than 5 million unique visitors monthly. While Hearst owns both MySA and its sister news outlet, San Antonio Express News, the two publications maintain separate newsrooms and are editorially independent of one another.

About Hearst Newspapers:
With 2,500 employees across the nation, HNP encompasses a network of 24 daily and 52 weekly publications, including the San Francisco Chronicle, Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News and Albany Times Union, several top digital-only news and lifestyle sites, marketing services businesses, and entertainment businesses such as King Features Syndicate. 


At HNP, we are investing in new and innovative ways to tell stories - growing newsrooms, diversifying tools, evolving platforms - to support the millions of people who trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action and be inspired.  


Be a part of something bigger - your headline awaits.
 

Recognizing the diverse needs of our candidates, if you are interested in applying for employment and need assistance or an accommodation to use our website or regarding the application process, please contact us by email at hnpemployment@hearst.com.  Please do not use this email address to inquire about the status of applications. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests for a reasonable accommodation through this email address.


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Regional Editor, MySA

The Regional Editor will oversee the work of reporters covering areas outside of San Antonio, including Austin, Fredericksburg, New Braunfels and San Marcos, and will report and write stories in these areas as well. This position is intended to support MySA's expanded coverage into the broader regions surrounding San Antonio.

The role has two primary responsibilities: (1) Executing the content strategy and the work of reporters covering expansion areas. This includes spotting timely stories that work for a digital-first MySA audience, assigning stories and videos, helping reporters generate ideas, working with them to refine their ideas, and editing their stories for both style and accuracy. The editor is expected to develop a creative partnership with reporters to help them produce outstanding journalism. (2) Writing and reporting timely, compelling and traffic-driving stories and videos as needed.

Critical Skills: 

  • The Regional Editor is a skilled editor who ensures that published articles and videos are well reported, clear, and accurate.
  • He/she must follow news developments in the region to ensure that our coverage is timely and urgent.
  • The Regional Editor must be a creative and analytical thinker who can generate and refine story ideas and improve submitted stories.
  • He/she must be able to edit and post stories quickly when circumstances require, track audience metrics to assess whether coverage is connecting with audiences, and be able to give constructive feedback to reporters to refocus their efforts

Describe the most challenging aspect of this position:

  • Guiding quality journalism that connects with digital audiences

What type of decisions does this person have the authority to make without a supervisor's approval?

  • Assign, edit and post stories and videos.

What type of decisions does this position refer to others for approval?

  • Major expenditures, reporter travel outside the region, publication of sensitive investigative stories.

What are the measures of success for this position?

  • Quantity and quality of stories and their impact on digital visits and video views.
     

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