Pelago is Asia Pacific’s personalised travel platform; connecting groups of travellers with unique and iconic experiences.

Powered by Singapore Airlines (one of the world’s most respected travel brands), Pelago is the result of a collaboration between SIA and BCG Digital Ventures.

BCGDV is a corporate innovation, incubation, and investment firm. They invent, launch, scale, and invest in industry-changing new businesses with the world’s most influential organisations.

About this opportunity:

Financially backed by one of the largest global travel brands, this venture is poised to disrupt the $250 Billion APAC travel experiences market.

We are looking for an outstanding Regional Content Editor who is passionate about travel to execute Pelago’s content strategy across South East Asia. In addition to playing a formative role in the heart of Pelago’s product by curating the experiences we feature and articles we produce, the content strategist will work with media partners and production houses in acquiring content across the region. 

This role reports directly to the Managing Editor and will be based in Singapore.

What you will do:

• Manage the process for systematic identification and curation of high travel experienced to be featured
• Manage the process for content acquisition and creation across images, descriptions, details, user reviews, and language translation for experiences
• Work with media partners and production houses to produce and syndicate content including travel articles and video
• Directly ensure consistently high editorial quality and relevant tone of voice for all content
• Ensure quality control of all published content
• Engage with users and the travel community to stay up to date on travel trends
• Manage partnerships with outsourced providers in identifying experiences and creating content
• Work with growth marketing team to utilise content for content marketing and SEO
• Administer an internal content management system and provide product feedback to technical team

Who we are looking for:

• 2+ years experience working in travel media
• Experienced editor of written content or a travel publication
• Experienced travel writer
• Relevant industry experience at a travel booking platform
• Experience in a startup or high growth company
• Experience managing media partners and/or production houses
• Advanced English fluency for reading, writing and speaking
• Seasoned traveller across South East Asia who knows how to beat the tourist traps and find authentic and local hidden gems
• Passionate about travel, with a love for experiences and adventure
• Discerning foodie with an eye for the latest trends
• Appreciation for and understanding of cultural nuances across South East Asia

Preferable

• You are already based in Singapore
• Basic fluency in Bahasa and Bahasa Melayu for reading and writing