Cruise Writer

Valnet

Freelance travel writer focusing on original travel articles for TheTravel. Contributing to a publication that inspires exploration with a wide audience reach.

Posted 6/12/2026contractRemote • 🌎 Anywhere in the WorldMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Hard Skills

article writingcontent productionSEO practicesresearch skillspitching topics

Soft Skills

time managementdedicationconsistencyability to work under tight deadlinesefficiency in implementing feedback

Tools & Technologies

custom CMS

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Industry Keywords

travel industrytravel contentcruise industrytravel agentcabin classesmajor linesportsonboard logistics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 that the latest industry news and most interesting content are always available to TheTravel's loyal readers
Work under tight deadlines and submit tasks on time
Work with Lead Editor to implement feedback efficiently

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in journalism or 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, preferred
Cruise industry professional, travel agent, or frequent cruiser with 5+ yrs hands-on experience
Knows cabin classes, major lines, ports, and onboard logistics firsthand.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Flexible schedule
Remote freelance position to work from a location of your choice
Exposure to TheTravel's large and passionate audience, which reaches 8 million visitors per month, providing you an exciting opportunity to make a genuine impact.