Freelance Travel Writer

Narcity.com is looking for motivated and experienced Freelance Travel Writers to contribute to our editorial team, with a focus on those based in one of the following markets:

Canada

Toronto
Vancouver
Montreal
Edmonton
Ottawa
Calgary

USA

Texas (Dallas, Austin, Houston)
Georgia (Savannah, Atlanta)
Florida (Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville, Tampa)
California (Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco)
Arizona (Phoenix)

We are seeking storytellers with experience writing SEO-focused travel content who are excited to create engaging and relatable stories for Narcity.com. They should be able to convince our audience they live in the most interesting city, state, province, or country in the world, engaging both locals and readers from outside their market.

The Freelance Writers should be able to cover everything from destination highlights to personal essays and bucket lists, publishing stories like these:

This Ontario Getaway Spot Is Known As The 'Hamptons Of The North' & It's Full Of Summer Magic
8 Summer Day Trips Near Toronto That Lead To Dreamy Villages, Sparkling Blue Beaches & More
This Florida Park Is Home To Natural Springs With Clear Blue Water & It's The Perfect Day Trip
8 Things Canadians Need To Know Before Travelling To Europe This Summer
7 Beginner Hikes Near Calgary That Will Give You All The Views Without Having To Work Hard

We’re looking for writers with a strong network of sources in the travel sector and a knack for finding unique local or national angles that will resonate with what our Gen Z and Millennial audiences are searching for.

The writers should have a record of publishing original, exclusive, or timely stories while being equally passionate about producing evergreen, search-focused content.

Before pitching, please visit our sites to get a feel for what kind of content we publish! Narcity Canada & Narcity USA

What you’ll do:

Research and write SEO-focused travel articles that drive reader engagement and grow Narcity’s audience with compelling packaging
Consistently demonstrate a deep knowledge of what is happening and trending in your market
Maintain a strong network of local sources in the travel industry
Deliver on Narcity’s voice and tone and respect SEO, brand and quality guidelines
Ensure all information is properly cited and factually accurate

Your qualifications:

Exceptional verbal and written English skills
Experience writing travel content for a digital publisher
An education in Journalism, Communications, or a related field is considered an asset
Knowledge of SEO best practice & experience optimizing content for search
Availability to contribute on a regular basis and deliver to tight deadlines
Familiarity with various style guides, especially AP Style, an asset

Position type & story rates

This is a freelance position that will be compensated on a per-story basis. Rates will be agreed upon when a pitch is accepted. Currently, our rates fall between $50 and $300 CAD depending on the article topic, length, and the amount of work involved.

How to pitch/apply:

Please send an email to pitches@narcitymedia.com with the following:

At least 3 travel story ideas targeted towards Narcity readers, including:
Proposed headlines (make sure to familiarize yourself with how we do headlines at Narcity)
A few sentences on each idea, including what makes the article original/unique, who you would speak to, who your sources would be, etc.
At least 3 links to previously published work relevant to Narcity’s coverage
An updated CV or link to your LinkedIn profile
Links to your social media handles to help us get a sense of your voice & personality
Your availability for assignments (how many pieces per week/month are you able to contribute?)
Your willingness/ability to distribute content created for Narcity on your own personal social channels (X, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.)