Commerce Writer, Travel + Leisure
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Commerce Writer, Travel + Leisure
Travel + Leisure is looking for a writer who will write and update travel-related product roundups and reviews. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is passionate about travel. This person will report to an editor and join a talented team that collaborates closely with various departments: News and Deals, Editorial, Social, Growth, Production, etc.
Assignment Details:
40 hours a week
Start date: Late April
End date: Approximately 5 months
Hourly Rate: $35
Location: Remote - US
Assignment Responsibilities:
- Regularly write and update travel-related product roundups and reviews for Travel + Leisure, maintaining high-quality standards along the way
- Find and interview expert sources to provide background information and quotes for our lists and reviews
- Research and write supplemental content like factors to consider, pros/cons, FAQs, and more
- Use SEO tools, knowledge of the brand, competitor research, and market research to identify content improvements or adjustments
- Research new products, models, and trends to make sure we’re making the best recommendations to our readers
- Assist in our testing process, whether evaluating and photographing products at home, writing up results, attending lab testing days, or gathering insights from testers or experts
- Contribute news and deals content during tentpole events and as needed
Skills/Experience:
- Knowledge of the travel space and enthusiasm for shopping and finding the best products out there to enhance a trip
- Detail-oriented and deadline-focused with solid writing skills, as well as a basic understanding of what works on the web
- Strong writer, capable of creating engaging, lively headlines and blurbs, all the while keeping the Travel + Leisure voice, values, and style in mind
- Self-starter who can pivot seamlessly as new initiatives and directives are identified
About Travel + Leisure:
As a top travel media brand in the world, Travel + Leisure's mission is to inform and inspire passionate travelers, like you. We celebrate travel and provide service and inspiration at every point of your journey, from trip ideas to nitty-gritty logistics. We cover small towns and big cities, hidden gems and tried-and-true destinations, beaches and lakes, mountains and valleys, national parks and outdoor adventures, road trips and cruises, fine-dining experiences and secret hole-in-the-wall establishments, and everything in between. And because, above all, our goal is to help our readers make the most of their invaluable free time, we're not afraid to lean into the second half of our name — leisure — and cover all the ways to enjoy life at home, too. Our travel experiences influence much of what we practice in between trips, and whether we're transforming our bedrooms using luxury hotel tricks or applying beauty regimens we admired abroad, we love to share our learnings.
People Inc. is the largest print and digital publisher in America. Nearly 200 million people trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. People Inc.'s over 40 iconic brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, Allrecipes, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, and Southern Living.
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