Freelance Travel News Writer - Explore
About the role
Explore helps travelers make sense of an ever-changing world — from new destinations and transportation updates to the practical tips that can make a trip safer, smoother, and more memorable. We are hiring writers who currently reside in the United States to cover timely travel news and useful evergreen topics for a broad audience. Due to our focus on domestic travel trends and developments, candidates must be located in the US to be considered.
Responsibilities
- Claim and complete articles from a list of available assignments
- Deliver accurate, engaging content in a fast-paced publishing environment
- Follow our style guide, editorial strategy, and publishing standards to ensure high-quality content
Example Topics You Might Cover
- TSA’s Major Airport Security Upgrade Is Quietly Changing How Items Are Screened
- 5 Common Complaints Travelers Have About All-Inclusive Resorts
- This Underrated, Long-Distance Train Offers A Scenic Journey Across 8 States
Requirements
- At least 1 year of editorial or professional writing experience
- Experience covering trip planning and problem-solving, travel resources and advice, destination discovery, travel trends, and excursions and experiences
- Comfort working in a CMS
- Strong research skills, grammar, and attention to detail
Benefits
- Fully remote: Work from anywhere with a stable internet connection
- High visibility: Your work reaches millions of readers and is syndicated across MSN, Yahoo, AOL, Apple News, and more
- Flexible schedule: Work when it suits you
- Reliable pay: Twice-monthly payments
Pay
Compensation: $21–$25/hour (based on experience; starting at $21/hour)
Paid trial assignment: $60
About the company
Static Media is a fast-growing digital media company reaching 220M+ readers each month. We operate a diverse portfolio of established websites, including Explore, where we are expanding into further specialized coverage of domestic travel.