Staff Writer, Travel Leisure

Job Description

Job Title
Staff Writer, Travel + Leisure

Role Description:

The Travel + Leisure team is looking for a Staff Writer for the website. This role is a key part of our strategy to report on pillars that serve our readers from aviation and breaking news to cruises and hotels. In this role, you will pitch ideas, report stories, and occasionally update existing stories as they develop and/or become newsworthy.

Role Responsibilities:
• Pitching and writing 3-5 daily news and trend stories about the consumer travel space
• Make sure stories are optimized with catchy headlines and strong ledes
• Find and interview travel industry experts for stories that require additional reporting
• Monitor for breaking news and be ready to report them in real-time

Role Requirements:
• 5+ years writing experience at an online publisher, preferably in the travel space
• Personal interest in the travel space and industry
• Detail-oriented and deadline-focused
• A self-starter who can pivot seamlessly as new initiatives and directives are identified and adjusts processes accordingly
• Familiarity with SEO best practices
• Proficiency in project management tools like Google Sheets, Airtable, or similar
• CMS experience required
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required

It is the policy of Dotdash Meredith to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing ddm.hr@dotdashmdp.com.

Pay Range
Salary: New York: $65,000.00 - $78,000.00

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d5xene-18-222-173-230-42 in your application.