Cruise Freelance Writer

Skills
Article WritingContent Management SystemsCruise LinesCruisesEditingLuxury CruiseSearch Engine Optimization
Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field
  • 5 years experience producing travel or related content
  • Strong familiarity with the travel industry and current travel trends
  • Experience with SEO practices
  • Experience with a custom CMS preferred
  • Cruise industry professional or travel agent with 5+ years hands-on experience
  • Knowledge of cabin classes major lines ports and onboard logistics

Nice to have

  • Passionate about travel
  • Dynamic writer
  • Driven contributor
  • Detail oriented
  • Consistent

Day to day

  • Research and write original travel articles about cruise topics and related destinations.
  • Pitch engaging article ideas to the editorial team and contribute consistently to the site.
  • Work quickly under deadlines while following editorial guidelines and incorporating feedback from the lead editor.

Hiring process

  • Upload CV
  • Upload cover letter
  • Upload at least one sample article
  • Application review
  • Possible writing evaluation