Copy Editor & Content Specialist

Wilderness Travel is hiring a Copy Editor & Content Specialist to join our marketing team in Berkeley, California. Our clients plan some of the most important trips of their lives around what we write: detailed itineraries, hotel descriptions, Trip Leader profiles, catalog pages, blogs, and marketing emails. This role keeps that content accurate, consistent, and well written across more than 200 trips in over 90 countries. You’ll own the steady flow of updates that comes in from our Area Managers, Operations Managers, and Trip Leaders, and turn each one into clean, accurate copy. You’ll also run our organic social media channels and write for our email, blog, and web channels. We’re looking for a self‑motivated, highly organized editor with an exacting eye for grammar and detail, a strong writing voice, and a good visual sense—someone who keeps many projects moving at once, works well with a busy team, and enjoys sharpening our messaging. You’re passionate about adventure travel and excited to share the world with our clients. Key Responsibilities Copyediting & content production: Handle requests that come through our “writers@” queue, the central intake for edits to itineraries, hotel descriptions, Trip Leader bios, pre‑departure packets, and other trip content. Edit itineraries, annual catalog copy, and web pages for grammar, accuracy, and consistency with our house style. Make the changes in our content management systems and track each request through to completion so nothing slips. You will often be the last set of eyes before copy reaches clients. Copywriting: Write engaging, on‑brand content for marketing materials, blog posts, web pages, and newsletters. Apply SEO best practices in collaboration with our SEO specialist. Social media: Own Wilderness Travel’s organic social media presence, including Instagram and Facebook. Plan and maintain the editorial calendar, write posts, work with our photo editors to select images, schedule and publish content, engage with our community, and track performance to refine what we post. Coordinate with the team member who runs our paid social campaigns so organic and paid content work together. Collaboration: Work closely with our marketing team of writers, designers, and photo editors, as well as our Area Managers, Operations Managers, and Trip Leaders around the world. Qualifications & Skills Editing expertise: Exceptional command of grammar, punctuation, and usage, and a habit of catching what others miss. Professional copyediting or proofreading experience is strongly preferred; familiarity with Chicago or AP style is a plus. Finalists will complete a short writing and editing exercise. Writing ability: A versatile writer who can move between precise itinerary copy and evocative marketing copy while keeping a consistent brand voice. Social media experience: Hands‑on experience managing organic social media for a brand, including using content calendars, scheduling tools, and performance analytics. A strong visual eye for choosing images that tell a story. Experience: 2+ years in marketing, editorial, publishing, or content roles, preferably in travel, lifestyle, or luxury spaces. Organization: Able to manage a high volume of small, detailed requests from many colleagues at once, with reliable follow‑through. Technical skills: Comfortable in Microsoft and PC environments. Experience with Meta Business Suite, WordPress or another CMS, Monday.com or a similar project management tool, and an email marketing platform is a plus. Familiarity with Photoshop or InDesign is helpful. We also value experience using AI tools such as Claude or ChatGPT in outlining and editing work, along with the judgment to fact‑check and refine what they produce. Collaborative team player: Flexible, proactive, and adaptable with a positive attitude and a willingness to pitch in wherever needed. Travel experience: Extensive international travel experience and strong geographical knowledge are preferred. Education: Bachelor's degree required. Location: This is a hybrid position based in our Berkeley, CA office. You’ll work in the office at least three days a week, with the option to work remotely up to two days a week. Salary and Benefits Salary range: $75,000-$90,000 per year, based on experience Excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance and IRA matching Paid vacation Generous yearly travel stipend and opportunities to join Wilderness Travel trips Pro‑deals on outdoor clothing and gear About Wilderness Travel Wilderness Travel has been creating dream journeys for nearly 50 years, from extraordinary wildlife safaris and cultural adventures to remote mountain treks and inn‑to‑inn hiking trips. Our award‑winning adventures span every corner of the globe, and the quality of our itinerary design and leadership has earned us one of the highest rates of repeat travelers in the business. Our core philosophy is simple: it's not just where you travel, but how you travel that sets our trips apart, and we are committed to being responsive to the needs and interests of our clients. This commitment to quality has earned us every major award in the industry, from Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast, AFAR, National Geographic, Outside, USA Today, and more. We are a company of travelers, and we take pride in our friendly, cooperative office and our hardworking, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic staff. Wilderness Travel is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wilderness Travel