TheTravel | Cruise Writer

TheTravel is a rapidly growing online travel publication that is dedicated to inspiring people to explore the world. We are seeking talented and passionate freelance travel writes to join our team and help us share unique and captivating stories about travel destinations, culture, and experiences.

If you're a driven writer who stays on top of travel trends and loves watching your work take off, you'll fit right in. We'd especially love to hear from cruise industry professionals , travel agents , and seasoned cruisers with firsthand knowledge of cabin classes, major lines, ports, and onboard logistics. 

Your Responsibilities

• Pitch high-impact topics prioritizing the angles with the highest audience and traffic potential.
• Research and write original travel articles built to engage readers and rank.
• Track how your articles perform and use those insights to improve each piece.
• Follow TheTravel's Editorial Guidelines to produce unique, high-quality content.
• Meet tight deadlines and submit consistently.
• Work with the Lead Editor to implement feedback quickly.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation that rewards strong, consistent performers.
• A flexible schedule and a fully remote position.
• Exposure to TheTravel's audience of 8 million monthly visitors, giving your work real reach and measurable impact.
• Clear performance visibility and the chance to grow as a top contributor.

Experience and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field.
• 5+ years producing travel content.
• Deep familiarity with and passion for the travel industry and the latest travel trends.
• Experience with SEO and a track record of content that ranks and performs.
• A results-driven mindset and genuine interest in article metrics and audience engagement.
• Experience with a custom CMS preferred.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role, please send us the following documentation by uploading it in the relevant fields below:

• Your CV
• A cover letter
• At least one sample article similar in nature to the content published on TheTravel.

Our hiring team will review your application and contact you if we believe that your experience could be a match for this role.

Please note that a writing evaluation may be required as part of our application process.

TheTravel is part of the Valnet Publishing Group .

Valnet, founded in 2012, is a global digital publishing and media investment Company that owns and operates over 25 authoritative brands across diverse verticals, including entertainment, sports, technology, automotive, gaming, lifestyle and travel.

Valnet is committed to producing premium content, and we therefore require all our contributors to adhere to our Editorial Standards, including a prohibition on using Artificial Intelligence.