Remote Full-Time Travel Writer

Brafton•Toronto, ON

19d•CA$48,000 - CA$56,000•Remote

About The Position

Brafton is seeking a full-time content writer with a background in travel, particularly cruise travel, to join their team. This role involves producing creative and effective content for clients' marketing campaigns, with a primary focus on SEO-optimized blogs. Writers will also have the opportunity to work on white papers, case studies, landing pages, email copy, infographic outlines, and scripts. The position requires direct client communication and the ability to research and write confidently on deadline. The role is ideal for someone interested in a company at the forefront of content marketing innovation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Marketing or Communications strongly preferred
1-3 years of professional writing experience, including travel writing experience
Extensive experience with travel, ideally including cruising.
Excellent writing and editing skills. Applicants who provide relevant writing clips strongly preferred
Extreme attention to detail
Knowledge of AP (Associated Press) style
Understanding of SEO keywords and concepts behind branded writing
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Desire to work in a fast-paced, high-volume, deadline-oriented environment.
Self-starter with the ability to work independently, as well as a valuable member of a team
Creative mind regarding a client’s brief/marketing goals
Strong phone presence for client phone calls and interviews
Ability to follow detailed briefs, apply client-specific style guidelines and work within established content templates
Ability to work with other departments in the company, such as account management, sales, social media, and other production departments, such as video and design.

Nice To Haves

Writers who have traveled on cruise ships are especially encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Research, create and deliver high-quality content to clients according to specified deadlines
Edit the work of peers using Brafton’s editing marks and processes
Work with account management to ensure that clients’ goals are achieved
Virtually attend project, client and team meetings
Track writing and editing production work on a daily basis in our in-house project management system
Communicate directly with clients
Adhere to highly specific style guides and client preferences communicated through revisions, feedback calls, etc.
Interpret and apply SEO-provided requirements based on SERP, LLM and AIO analysis