Travel Researcher/Writer

Job Description

Travelinfo, a division of Now Media, is hiring a reliable and detail-oriented researcher and writer to source and produce short travel alerts and maintain destination content for South African travel agents. The role combines research, content writing, and travel industry relevance within a flexible work structure in Illovo, Johannesburg.

Requirements

• Degree qualification
• Strong research skills and editorial judgement
• Experience in journalism, communications, content research, outbound travel trade, or a strong graduate with relevant skills
• Excellent written English and attention to detail
• Ability to find relevant content and condense and contextualise it
• Ability to follow house style and self-edit
• Understanding of the travel industry or willingness to learn quickly
• Reliable, organised and helpful
• Own transport required
• Willingness to travel occasionally

Responsibilities

• Source and write short, accurate travel alerts covering operational travel updates such as flight changes, strikes, and weather disruptions
• Research and update travel information on the Travelinfo platform
• Maintain visa requirements, health and safety guidelines, and destination-specific information relevant to South African travel agents
• Apply editorial judgement to determine relevant and useful content for the travel trade
• Ensure content follows house style, is accurate, and self-edited