After a three day weekend — two of which I didn’t even check my email — it’s a little difficult to get back into the swing of things. Plus Labor Day is always an annoying indicator that summer is almost over. But fortunately the end of summer means the coming of fall and you know […]
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Job Lead: Backpacker.com and Bicycling.com
Looking to add to your online portfolio? Then check out this lead from Backpacker.com and Bicycling.com. The Rundown: Using a GPS unit, ride, hike and run local trails and routes in your area and national parks. Upload the tracks online, add photos, video clips, points of interest and a short write-up. Real-life editors then promote […]
» Read more...Wise words from Jonathan Lorie
And as a follow up to last week’s post … …I asked Jonathan Lorie, the director of Travellers’ Tales and ex-editor of Traveller magazine, a few questions. How much of a traveller writer’s success depends upon their raw talent and how much comes from hard work, determination and practice? “You don’t need to be a […]
» Read more...Job Lead: Frommer’s volunteer vacations guide
Are you a writer that’s stoked on helping out the communities you travel in? Can’t get enough of organic WOOF farming? Love to write about doing it? Then this job just might be for you. John Wiley & Sons Canada is looking for a professional journalist/travel writer to pen an “ideas” book on volunteer vacations […]
» Read more...Market Lead: World Swirl Press
Travel writer Erik Trinidad is putting together a guide and anthology under a micropublishing venture, World Swirl Press. They are looking for contributors with narrative and service-y pieces about travel scams – pickpocket scams, bait and switches, frauds, false accusations…1,000 words or less. Right now there isn’t a whole lot of information about when the […]
» Read more...Job Lead: WCities intern
The internet is the place to be when it comes to travel writing, and if you are in the San Francisco area, there is an internship at WCities which may be a great place to start. The intern will be working with one of the Assistant Editors who is in charge of managing a network […]
» Read more...Job Leads: Urban Daddy, Budget Travel, & Gayot
Three quick links to new travel publishing jobs: – Urban Daddy is loooking for an editor of their National Edition for their New York office. –Budget Travel is looking for someone who speaks fluent Japanese to fact check an article either from their New York office or via telecommuting. A great way to break in […]
» Read more...Job Lead: Editorial Intern at Forbes Traveler
I don’t have much on this one, but for those in New York Forbes Traveler is looking for an unpaid editorial intern at their office near Union Square. Must be available at least 2 days per week. To apply: Send resume and cover letter to forbestraveler[at]gmail.com. Subject line must include the words: ‘Editorial Internship.’
» Read more...Job Leads: Road & Travel, Tico Times
Found a couple job leads today: 1.) Road & Travel, an automotive and travel magazine aimed at women consumers, is seeking an editorial assistant/general office helper for their Ryal Oak, Michigan office. Requirements: Training and/or experience in journalism, copy-editing, knowledge of any web design programs, HTML knowledge/experience, SEO knowledge, and computer skills in resume. Position […]
» Read more...Job Lead: City Editor For Travel Guide To Paris
Not For Tourists (a US company based in NYC with 9 guides for US cities, and one for London coming out in November) is looking for a City Editor to help create its guide to Paris. They need a writer/editor with the following requirements: –French native speaker –Must be currently living in Paris –Must have […]
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