TheTravel | Destinations and Travel Experiences Writer
About The Position
TheTravel is seeking freelance travel writers to create content about destinations, parks, accommodations, and trips based on their own travel experiences. Writers should provide honest, practical recommendations and insights to help readers decide what is worthwhile, what to skip, and how to plan. Applicants may include travel writers, bloggers, creators with published work, travel advisors, tour operators, and hospitality professionals who write. Writers pitch and produce articles, track article performance to improve future work, follow TheTravel's Editorial Guidelines, implement feedback from the Lead Editor promptly, and meet deadlines consistently. The role offers flexible scheduling and fully remote work, compensation for strong, consistent performers, a byline and photos featured before 8 million monthly visitors, performance visibility, and room to grow as a top contributor. Applicants must submit a CV, cover letter, and at least one sample article similar to content published on TheTravel. A writing evaluation may be required. TheTravel is part of Valnet Publishing Group, which requires contributors to follow its Editorial Standards, including a prohibition on using artificial intelligence.
Requirements
- At least 3 years producing travel content, or professional experience in the travel or hospitality industry plus published writing.
- A bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Submit a CV, cover letter, and at least one sample article similar to content published on TheTravel.
- Adhere to Valnet's Editorial Standards, including the prohibition on using artificial intelligence.
Nice To Haves
- SEO knowledge.
- Experience with a content management system (CMS).
Responsibilities
- Pitch and write articles based on personal travel experiences.
- Provide honest, practical insight about destinations, including what is worthwhile, what to skip, and how to plan.
- Track article performance and use results to improve future work.
- Follow TheTravel's Editorial Guidelines and implement feedback from the Lead Editor quickly.
- Meet deadlines and submit work consistently.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation for strong, consistent performers.
- Flexible schedule.
- Fully remote work.
- Byline and photos featured before 8 million monthly visitors.
- Clear performance visibility and room to grow as a top contributor.
