A travel writer and photographer is a specialist who often travels to far-away destinations to develop stories and photos for tourism-related journalism. They may be employed by newspapers, magazines, trade publications, the government or as freelance writers and photographers.
Responsibilities:
- Research subject travel to and explore destinations
- Conduct interviews
- Deliver work, often by electronic means
- Write and edit articles prior to editorial review (writer only)
- Take photographs, identify/gain consent of subject (photographer only)
- Develop and enhance photographs (photographer only)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Creative ability
- Good communication skills
- Technical skills such as computer literacy and ability to use electronic mail (writer only)
- Experience in research, interviewing and writing travel stories is desired (writer only)
- Technical skills such as ability to use cameras and related equipment (photographer only)
- Photography experience (photographer only)
- Diploma or degree in Journalism (writer only)
- Diploma or degree in Visual Arts or Photography (photographer only)
Possible Future Career Path:
- Publisher
- Assistant Editor or Editor (writer only)
- Communications Director (writer only)
- Assistant Art Director or Art Director (photographer only)
Information provided by Discover Tourism.
