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.

• 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)

• 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)

• Publisher
• Assistant Editor or Editor (writer only)
• Communications Director (writer only)
• Assistant Art Director or Art Director (photographer only)