Hi there! I am a digital content producer, editor and writer with a focus on travel writing.
I currently work as Managing Editor for Marriott TRAVELER, Marriott’s consumer-facing online magazine geared toward Millennial travelers. I work with brands within Marriott’s portfolio (such as JW, Ritz-Carlton, W, and beyond), as well as multiple content partners, writers, photographers, designers and videographers to showcase editorial content.
In just under two years, the site has grown to reach nearly 1 million monthly page views, officially making it the most widely read hotel publication (W00T!).
Past clients include The Travel Channel, Condé Nast Traveler, BBC Travel, DK Eyewitness Travel, Visit the USA, Aol Travel, World Hum, and more. You can check out a sample of my work here.
Travel Expert
My extensive background in the travel space (has it really been 16+ years?) has led multiple travel brands to tap my destination expertise and industry savvy. The Travel Channel has enlisted me as a Travel Expert, focusing on world’s best beaches, outdoor travel and romantic getaways.
Florida Marriott Hotels has also brought me on board as its Smart Travel Expert, and a featured contributor its Florida Buzz Report online magazine.
Content Marketing, Media and Brand Work
To meet a growing number of requests from businesses and brands for content strategy and marketing work, in 2014, I co-founded a boutique content marketing agency, ICW Content. Over the years, I’ve worked with a number of media brands on broader topics, including Discovery Channel, The Colbert Report, MTV Networks, and Viacom.
I’ve also created content for fashion brands like Versace, educational institutions such as Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health, and Loyola University, and healthcare companies, including Integrated Health Care Partners.
This career followed editorial positions and freelance work in print journalism at the Boston Globe, Baltimore Sun and Philadelphia Inquirer, and guidebook publishing work with Frommer’s Travel Guides.
I have also had the great fortune to teach writing for multiple summers in Italy’s Apennine foothills with a Loyola University study abroad program (and yes, that’s as dreamy as it sounds). For more details on my background, take a look at my LinkedIn profile.
Work With Me
As a travel writer and digital content producer with more than 13 years of industry experience, I’ve built valuable relationships with a number of digital clients, media companies, PR firms, as well as universities and fashion brands.
Typically, the content I create is centered around written web copy and blog posts, destination-specific content, travel experiences and photo galleries. As a digital producer I am astute at working within a variety of content management systems, producing articles, slideshows and videos.
Interested in working together? I’d love to hear more. Please contact me via my contact form.
Check out a sample of my work here or click the image below.
Please note, I do not accept guest posts for this site, nor do I do link exchanges or post content from companies for free.
Go get em baby……..its your time to fly. I’ll be living every moment with you.
Valerie- we are so excited for you. Have a great adventure. We will be following you and living our lives through you. Love you!!!!!!!!!
Thank you so much guys! I promise I’ll get content up here soon – as soon as I stop packing – hahaha!
I am so glad you have decided to do this! I loved your prologue and really look forward to the story and punctuation. You go girl!
Valerie,
We wish you the very best! We’ll look forward to reading all about your adventures. We love you & are so proud of you! Happy Trails!
Here’s to wanderlust, Val!
Have a blast!
Valerie! Do you remember me…. I worked with your sis at Loyola! She shared this link on FB, and of course I had to check it out…. AND OF COURSE I think this is just the coolest thing, EVER!!!!! Honestly, I feel so inspired by you to do the same thing!!! I just have to start saving my pennies….!!!
Melyssa! I totally remember you! Thank you so much for following my blog – I’m glad to inspire! In all seriousness, I really think anyone can do this – it’s just a matter of deciding to do so, and then planning for it! Any questions, let me know if I can help!