Associate Writer, Points & Miles

The Points Guy is looking for an associate points & miles writer who will update, edit and refine our evergreen editorial articles as well as tackle quick-turn news stories to maximize revenue, enhance TPG’s search presence and deliver timely information to our millions of monthly visitors. This role requires excellent organizational and time management skills, the ability to pivot quickly based on changing priorities, and precise attention to detail. This person will collaborate closely with our SEO and trending teams to ensure they’re focusing on the highest impact stories to refresh while carving out time to cover important news related to loyalty programs, especially those of major credit card issuers, airlines and hotels.

The ideal candidate for this position is someone with a familiarity with SEO best practices as well as strong writing and editing skills. They should enjoy working in a fast-paced, energetic environment where hard work and initiative are valued and rewarded.

What you’ll do

Stay up-to-date on the major loyalty programs — including current credit card offers in the marketplace.
Write shorter, quick-turn news stories — often with a turnaround time of less than 60 minutes.
Collaborate with editorial team members to coordinate coverage plans that maximize impact on our audience.
Develop an in-depth understanding of the major loyalty programs.
Build relationships with key external contacts at major airline and hotel loyalty programs.
Pinpoint opportunities to streamline our content refresh process.

What we’re looking for

A team player who enjoys collaborating with others to solve problems, improve processes, and better meet the needs of the TPG reader.
A strong communicator who can clearly and succinctly communicate deadlines, deliverables, and opportunities for improvement in a cross-functional work environment.
A highly organized individual with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to prioritize their workload according to changing needs.
A fast learner who is willing to invest time and energy into learning about loyalty programs and travel rewards credit cards.
Strong research and writing skills with the ability to edit and rewrite on a deadline.
Foundational understanding of SEO best practices and ability to work closely with team members to optimize editorial content.
Good grasp of The Points Guy voice and style and the ability to enhance it on the posts for which you are responsible.
Familiarity with AP style and using content style guides.
Working knowledge of WordPress and HTML preferred.
Prior personal or professional experience with points & miles, credit cards and travel is a plus.
An overwhelming desire to HAVE FUN while educating and informing TPG’s audience about all things travel.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Even if you don’t meet all of the above requirements, we still want to hear from you!
Compensation

Cash Compensation Range: $42,000-$66,000*
*Note actual salary is based on geographic location, qualifications, and experience.