Cruise Freelance Writer

TheTravel is a rapidly growing online travel publication dedicated to inspiring people to explore the world.

About the role

We are seeking a talented and passionate freelance travel writer to join our team and help us share unique and captivating stories about travel destinations, culture, and experiences. This is a remote freelance position where you can work from any location of your choice.

Responsibilities

• Choose article topics selected from a pool.
• Research and write original travel articles.
• Pitch article topics to our editorial team.
• Be a dedicated and consistent contributor to the site.
• Follow TheTravel's general editorial guidelines while producing unique and high-quality content.
• Produce articles in a timely manner to ensure the latest industry news and most interesting content are always available to our readers.
• Work under tight deadlines and submit tasks on time.
• Work with the lead editor to implement feedback efficiently.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in producing travel and related content.
• In-depth familiarity with and fierce passion for the travel industry, especially the latest travel content.
• Experience with SEO practices.
• Experience with a custom CMS is preferred.
• Cruise industry professional, travel agent, or frequent cruiser with 5+ years of hands-on experience.
• Knowledge of cabin classes, major cruise lines, ports, and onboard logistics firsthand.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Flexible schedule.
• Exposure to TheTravel's large and passionate audience, reaching 8 million visitors per month.

TheTravel is part of the Valnet Publishing Group, a global digital publishing and media investment company that owns and operates over 25 authoritative brands across diverse verticals. Valnet is committed to producing premium content and requires all contributors to adhere to editorial standards, including a prohibition on using artificial intelligence.