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Train Travel Freelance Writer
Skills
Article WritingContent Management SystemsEditingRail OperationsRail SafetyRail TransportRailway Systems
What the job involves
The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field
- 3 years of experience producing travel and related content
- Strong familiarity with the travel industry and current travel trends
- Experience with SEO practices
- Experience with a custom CMS preferred
- Rail industry background or avid long-distance rail traveler with 3+ years experience
- Firsthand knowledge of Amtrak routes classes booking quirks and scenic lines
Nice to have
- Passionate
- Dynamic
- Driven
- Consistent
- Detail-oriented
Day to day
- Choose article topics from a provided pool and develop engaging travel pieces
- Research and write original articles about destinations culture and experiences with strong attention to detail
- Pitch ideas to the editorial team and revise content quickly based on feedback
- Produce timely high-quality stories that follow editorial guidelines and appeal to a large readership
- Work independently under tight deadlines while maintaining consistency and originality
Hiring process
- Upload CV
- Upload cover letter
- Upload at least one similar sample article
- Writing evaluation may be required