Editor-in-Chief – Out of Office India

Editor-in-Chief – Out of Office India

Location: India | Full-time

About ITP Media Group

ITP Media Group is a leading media company with a portfolio of over 80 brands across digital, print, video, social media, events and awards, with a strong presence across the Middle East and an expanding international footprint.

About Out of Office

Out of Office is a luxury travel and lifestyle media brand covering the world's most exceptional destinations, hotels, experiences and cultural offerings. As the brand continues to expand internationally, we are looking to establish a strong presence in the Indian luxury travel market.

The Role

We are seeking an entrepreneurial and commercially minded Editor-in-Chief to lead the editorial direction, brand development and market presence of Out of Office India.

The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing Out of Office as a leading voice within India's luxury travel and lifestyle industry, driving editorial excellence, audience growth, brand visibility and commercial opportunities.

This is a highly visible, outward-facing leadership position that extends beyond traditional editorial responsibilities. The Editor-in-Chief will act as the face of Out of Office in India, building relationships with luxury brands, hospitality groups, tourism boards, PR agencies and key industry stakeholders, while identifying opportunities for partnerships, new editorial franchises and commercially successful initiatives.

The Editor-in-Chief will play a key role in shaping the brand's editorial vision and driving its growth across print, digital, social and experiential platforms, while working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to deliver impactful content and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall editorial direction and brand development of Out of Office India, ensuring content reflects the local luxury travel market while remaining aligned with the global brand identity.

• Oversee the India editorial calendar, including covers, features, interviews, editorial shoots, special issues and key publishing moments.

• Commission, write, edit and oversee high-quality editorial content across print, digital and social platforms.

• Work closely with the Group Publisher to implement global editorial strategies, themes and initiatives within the Indian market.

• Act as the primary brand ambassador and public-facing representative of Out of Office India, building strong relationships with luxury brands, hotels, tourism boards, airlines, PR agencies and influential industry figures.

• Drive brand awareness and visibility through industry networking, client meetings, media appearances, events, press trips and strategic partnerships.

• Identify opportunities for collaborations, speaking engagements, media partnerships and editorial activations that strengthen the brand's market position.

• Work closely with India sales teams to develop creative and commercially viable editorial propositions that support revenue growth.

• Contribute to commercial pitches, client presentations and proposals, providing editorial and creative input to develop compelling partnership opportunities.

• Oversee the editorial execution of branded content, advertorials, sponsorships and integrated campaigns, ensuring all deliverables meet agreed standards and deadlines.

• Develop commercially viable editorial opportunities, including special issues, content franchises, branded series, exclusive interviews and cross-platform partnerships.

• Collaborate with the Group Publisher and local sales teams to identify opportunities for multi-market campaigns and international partnerships.

• Lead the development of original intellectual property (IP), editorial franchises, events and experiential concepts with the potential to be commercialised and scaled across international markets.

• Identify India-led editorial and commercial initiatives that could be replicated across other Out of Office editions.

• Directly manage the India Head of Social & Digital, setting objectives and driving growth across website traffic, social media following, reach, engagement and content performance.

• Oversee the India digital and social content strategy, ensuring a strong mix of original editorial, syndicated content, video, trending stories and commercial campaigns.

• Monitor audience and platform performance, identifying opportunities to improve content effectiveness, accelerate audience growth and increase monetisation.

• Work closely with the Dubai-based Managing Editor and centralised Art Directors to ensure the timely delivery of editorial, print, digital and commercial content.

• Oversee local publishing schedules, editorial commitments, production requirements and campaign deliverables, ensuring all deadlines are met.

• Collaborate with international editorial, creative, social and commercial teams to maintain consistent brand standards and maximise opportunities across markets.

Requirements

• Extensive editorial leadership experience, ideally within luxury travel, lifestyle, hospitality, fashion or premium media.

• Proven experience in an Editor-in-Chief, Editorial Director, senior editorial or equivalent leadership position.

• Strong understanding of the Indian luxury travel, hospitality and lifestyle market, with an established network of industry contacts and stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to build and represent a media brand, with strong experience in PR, networking, industry relations and external partnerships.

• A strong commercial mindset, with experience identifying revenue opportunities and collaborating with sales teams on branded content, sponsorships and integrated campaigns.

• Proven ability to develop original editorial concepts, IP, franchises and events with clear audience appeal and commercial potential.

• Excellent editorial judgement, writing, editing, storytelling and commissioning skills.

• Strong understanding of digital publishing, social media strategy, audience development and content monetisation.

• Experience managing editorial and digital teams, with the ability to set objectives, lead performance and drive results.

• Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to represent the brand at senior industry and client level.

• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders and publishing deadlines.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with international teams and operate within a global editorial structure.

• A proactive, entrepreneurial and commercially driven approach, with the ability to establish and grow a brand in a competitive market.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to lead and establish an international luxury travel media brand in the Indian market.

• A senior leadership position with significant creative, editorial and commercial influence.

• The opportunity to develop original IP, editorial franchises and commercially successful brand initiatives.

• Exposure to leading luxury hospitality, travel and lifestyle brands, both locally and internationally.

• The opportunity to collaborate with global editorial, creative and commercial teams across multiple markets.

• A dynamic and entrepreneurial working environment within one of the region's leading media groups.