Commerce Writer, Travel + Leisure

About The Position |

• Regularly write and update travel-related product roundups and reviews for Travel + Leisure, maintaining high-quality standards along the way

• Find and interview expert sources to provide background information and quotes for our lists and reviews

• Research and write supplemental content like factors to consider, pros/cons, FAQs, and more 

• Use SEO tools, knowledge of the brand, competitor research, and market research to identify content improvements or adjustments

• Research new products, models, and trends to make sure we’re making the best recommendations to our readers

• Assist in our testing process, whether evaluating and photographing products at home, writing up results, attending lab testing days, or gathering insights from testers or experts

• Contribute news and deals content during tentpole events and as needed

About The Team: |

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This person will report to an editor and join a talented team that collaborates closely with various departments: News and Deals, Editorial, Social, Growth, Research & Testing, Production, Video, etc.

As a top travel media brand in the world, Travel + Leisure's mission is to inform and inspire passionate travelers, like you. We celebrate travel and provide service and inspiration at every point of your journey, from trip ideas to nitty-gritty logistics. We cover small towns and big cities, hidden gems and tried-and-true destinations, beaches and lakes, mountains and valleys, national parks and outdoor adventures, road trips and cruises, fine-dining experiences and secret hole-in-the-wall establishments, and everything in between. And because, above all, our goal is to help our readers make the most of their invaluable free time, we're not afraid to lean into the second half of our name — leisure — and cover all the ways to enjoy life at home, too. Our travel experiences influence much of what we practice in between trips, and whether we're transforming our bedrooms using luxury hotel tricks or applying beauty regimens we admired abroad, we love to share our learnings.

About The Positions Contributions:

Weight % Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results

70% Writing and Updating Content

30% Researching and Testing Products

The Role’s Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements

Education:

• College degree or equivalent experience required

Experience:

• 2-3 years writing experience at an online publisher, ideally in the travel space

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications and Abilities:

• Passionate about travel 

• Knowledge of the travel space and enthusiasm for shopping and finding the best products out there to enhance a trip

• Detail-oriented and deadline-focused with solid writing skills, as well as a basic understanding of what works on the web

• Strong writer, capable of creating engaging, lively headlines and blurbs, all the while keeping the Travel + Leisure voice, values, and style in mind

• Self-starter who can pivot seamlessly as new initiatives and directives are identified

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