TheTravel | Destinations and Travel Experiences Writer

Valnet Inc.; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 11,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible schedule

Your byline and photos in front of 8M+

Growth potential as top contributor

Job summary

TheTravel, part of Valnet Publishing Group, is seeking freelance travel writers who are always on the move. Write about places, parks, stays and trips based on your own travels, with published work encouraged and a portfolio to showcase.

We offer fully remote work, flexible schedules, byline and photos in front of 8 million monthly visitors, and room to grow as a top contributor. Requirements: 3+ years in travel writing, a journalism degree or equivalent, and SEO/CMS familiarity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in travel writing or professional experience in travel/hospitality with published work.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent experience.
• SEO knowledge and CMS experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Pitch and write based on your own travels.
• Share honest, practical insight: what's worth it, what to skip, and how to plan.
• Track article performance and use results to improve future work.
• Follow TheTravel's Editorial Guidelines and work with the Lead Editor to implement feedback quickly.
• Meet deadlines and submit consistently.

Skills

Travel writing

SEO knowledge

CMS familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Tools

CMS

Job description

TheTravel is a fast-growing online travel publication, and we're looking for freelance travel writers who are always on the move. You'll write about the places, parks, stays and trips worth taking, based on where you've actually been. If you travel often and come home with stories, photos and recommendations people trust, we'd love to hear from you. Travel writers, bloggers and creators with published work, as well as travel advisors, tour operators and hospitality professionals who write, are encouraged to apply.

What You'll Do

• Pitch and write based on your own travels
• Share honest, practical insight: what's worth it, what to skip, and how to plan
• Track article performance and use the results to improve future work
• Follow TheTravel's Editorial Guidelines and work with the Lead Editor to implement feedback quickly
• Meet deadlines and submit consistently

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation for strong, consistent performers
• A flexible schedule and fully remote work
• Your byline and photos in front of 8 million monthly visitors
• Clear performance visibility and room to grow as a top contributor

Requirements

• 3+ years producing travel content or professional experience in the travel or hospitality industry plus published writing
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field, or equivalent experience
• SEO knowledge and experience with a CMS are a plus

TheTravel is part of the Valnet Publishing Group. .Valnet, founded in 2012, is a global digital publishing and media investment Company that owns and operates over 25 authoritative brands across diverse verticals, including entertainment, sports, technology, automotive, gaming, lifestyle and travel.Valnet is committed to producing premium content, and we therefore require all our contributors to adhere to our Editorial Standards, including a prohibition on using Artificial Intelligence.