Lead Travel Writer II

Are you enthusiastic about travel and helping people make the most of their points and miles? At NerdWallet, we believe in empowering our readers with the knowledge they need to lead richer lives, and as a Lead Travel Writer, you’ll be at the forefront of that mission. You'll join a team of writers and editors dedicated to creating high-quality, insightful content that helps millions of people maximize their travel rewards. NerdWallet offers a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment where you’ll be encouraged to explore new ideas, innovate and grow alongside the company.

This role will report to the Assigning Editor for Travel.

Where you can make an impact: 

• Write compelling travel rewards content: Craft articles that offer original insights on how readers can best use their points and miles from credit cards and airline/hotel loyalty programs.
• Shape content strategy: Experiment with new content types, optimize key pages and find innovative ways to engage our travel-hungry audience.
• Show strong thought leadership: Analyze industry trends, report on program changes and share your travel expertise.
• Collaborate with the team: Work closely with editors, fellow writers and the data quality team to maintain compliance and ensure our content remains fresh and informative.
• Be a travel reporter: Go on reporting trips and deliver articles based on firsthand experience. Write fast-turnaround stories when needed.

Your experience:

We recognize not everyone will meet all of the criteria. If you meet most of the criteria below and you’re excited about the opportunity and willing to learn, we’d love to hear from you.

• 5+ years of editorial experience, with at least 3 years writing about travel rewards.
• Expert-level knowledge of credit card, airline and hotel loyalty programs.
• A demonstrated ability to write compelling, insightful articles.
• Passion for experimenting with different content formats, such as podcasts and video.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with experience taking ownership and driving results.

Where:

• This role will be remote (based in the U.S.).
• We believe great work can be done anywhere. No matter where you are based, NerdWallet offers benefits and perks to support the physical, financial, and emotional well being of you and your family.

What we offer:

Work Hard, Stay Balanced (Life’s a series of balancing acts, eh?)

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