Freelance Travel News Writer - Islands

Islands is on a mission to simplify travel planning and empower readers to navigate the world with confidence. Whether it's a romantic tropical escape, a solo national park excursion, or a family cruise, we take the guesswork out of the process to help travelers build their next dream vacation. We are hiring writers who currently reside in specific U.S. destinations to contribute travel content.

Due to our focus on domestic travel trends, candidates must be located in the US to be considered. We are seeking creative, self-motivated pros who can produce high-quality, engaging content independently.

What You'll Do Claim and complete articles from a list of available assignments

Deliver accurate, engaging content in a fast-paced publishing environment

Follow our style guide, editorial strategy, and publishing standards to ensure high-quality content Example Topics You Might Cover

All 11 US National Scenic Hiking Trails, Ranked By Difficulty The Colorful And Quiet California Island Marilyn Monroe Once Called Home

Georgia's High Elevation Lake Is A Tranquil Escape With Swimming, Camping, And Endless Outdoor Fun What We Offer

Compensation: $21–$25/hour (based on experience; starting at $21/hour)

Paid trial assignment: $60

Reliable pay: Twice-monthly payments

Flexible schedule: Work when it suits you

Fully remote: Work from anywhere with a stable internet connection

High visibility: Your work reaches millions of readers and is syndicated across MSN, Yahoo, AOL, Apple News, and more What You’ll Need

At least 1 year of editorial or writing experience

Experience covering trip planning, destination discovery, travel trends, local culture and history, and excursions and experiences

Comfort working in a CMS

Strong research skills, grammar, and attention to detail Why You Want to Work Here

Work with a top-tier digital media team

Reach millions of readers each month

Flexible, fully remote work with reliable pay How to Apply

Please submit

Resume

Brief cover letter

Three writing samples relevant to the type of content we publish Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered. If selected to move forward, a member of our hiring team will be in touch and next steps in the process will include a paid trial period. All content on Static Media’s brands is written exclusively by human writers. Submissions containing AI-generated material will not be accepted.

About Static

Media

Static Media is a fast-growing digital media company reaching 220M+ readers each month. We operate a diverse portfolio of established websites, including Islands, where we are expanding into further specialized coverage of domestic travel.

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