We're going on a hiring spree, travelers! 

Our fast-growing team is looking to grow even faster with the addition of not one, not two, but three new roles, including: 

Click above for more on each job! 

Why work for us? Thrifty Traveler is dedicated to helping people travel more for less — and we’ve been doing it since 2015. We're a small, agile, and mission-driven team looking to grow our team and help even more travelers with dynamic content, a fast-growing podcast, and well-designed products.

See a job you want? We want you! But keep reading for more details.

Application for these positions close Sunday, Aug. 31!

 

Award Travel Reporter & Content Creator

Are you a points-and-miles aficionado who loves writing or sharing tips on video and social media? We're hiring a full-time Award Travel Reporter & Content Creator to join our travel-obsessed team in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area. 

In this hybrid role, you’ll create engaging video content (Instagram Reels, YouTube, etc.) about maximizing travel rewards, points and miles, and credit card strategies, while also writing articles for our website. We’re looking for a passionate and knowledgeable traveler who knows the ins and outs of airline frequent flyer programs and has the creative flair to educate and excite our audience. Bonus if you’re already doing this on your own time – booking awesome award trips, hunting for award space, or even making travel videos for fun! 

We will also cross-train you on our Thrifty Traveler Premium flight & hotel deal alert service so you can incorporate the latest deals and award availability insights into your content.

Interested in the job? Apply now via this form!

 

Responsibilities & Duties

  • Produce Engaging Video Content: Develop, script, and film high-quality videos for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and other platforms that teach travelers how to leverage points and miles for maximum value. This includes recording and editing tips, tutorials, and breaking news in the points & miles world – all in Thrifty Traveler’s fun, approachable voice.
  • Content Creation & Writing: Write complementary stories for publication at ThriftyTraveler.com (short articles, longer guides, news updates, and more) that distills complex points-and-miles concepts into reader-friendly insights. Strong writing skills are important – prior published experience is preferred.
  • Stay on Top of Trends: Continuously monitor the points & miles landscape – credit card rewards, airline and hotel loyalty program updates, transfer partner bonuses, etc. – to generate timely content ideas. You’ll essentially be our in-house points & miles nerd, ensuring our audience never misses important developments or sweet spot redemption opportunities.
  • Leverage Thrifty Traveler Premium: Use your training in our flight and hotel deal alert service to spot and highlight noteworthy award sales or cheap fares in your content. For example, you might highlight a fantastic lie-flat business class award deal to Europe in a video, giving viewers a real-world example of using points for big value.
  • Collaborate with the Team: Work closely with our editorial team and flight deal analysts to come up with content that meets Thrifty Traveler’s standards for accuracy and style. Brainstorm new formats or series (like “how to” guides, trip vlogs, news roundups) that fit our brand. You’ll also participate in regular team meetings to share what you’re working on and stay synced with company priorities.
  • Engage the Community: Interact with Thrifty Traveler’s audience on social media. Respond to comments and questions on videos, foster discussion in our Thrifty Traveler Premium Members-Only Facebook group, and help build a community of enthusiastic travelers who learn from your content.

 

Qualifications

  • Location & Schedule: Must be based in the Minneapolis–St. Paul (MSP) metro area. This is a hybrid position – you’ll split your week between working in-person at our Minneapolis office and working remotely. Our team is fun and collaborative, so in-person time is valuable. Candidates should be located in MSP or willing to relocate. We are currently not considering fully remote applicants for this role. Authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Expertise in Points & Miles: Deep understanding of loyalty programs, credit card rewards, and redemption strategies. You should know how to strategically earn and burn airline miles for maximum value – for instance, the best ways to use major programs like American AAdvantage, Amex Membership Rewards, World of Hyatt, etc. A solid understanding of how to use airline miles to book award travel is essential. Strong knowledge of airline alliances, transfer partners, and credit card points ecosystems is required. In short, you live and breathe points and miles, and have plenty of firsthand experience using them.
  • Content Creation & Writing Skills: Proven ability to create engaging content, especially video. You are comfortable, confident, and experienced being on camera, with a presence that resonates with viewers (on-camera journalism or YouTube/Instagram content creation experience is a big plus). Video editing skills (or an eagerness to learn) are not required but a bonus. But strong writing skills are important, too – published journalism or blogging experience is a plus.
  • Creativity & Communication: A creative storyteller who can break down complex topics into fun, digestible content that hooks viewers. You have a knack for simplifying award charts, airline rules, or credit card perks so that anyone can understand. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must, as is an eye for detail and accuracy.
  • Motivated & Collaborative: This role offers a lot of independence, so you should be a self-starter who can manage your own calendar and consistently deliver on deadlines. But you’ll also be part of a tight-knit team, so we value someone who works well with others, is open to feedback, and contributes ideas. An ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while keeping a keen eye on the little things is important.
  • Passion for Travel & Learning: You genuinely love travel and want to help others travel more for less – that’s our company mission. You’re the type of person who gets excited finding an unbelievable award flight deal or a huge credit card bonus, and you can’t wait to share that excitement with an audience. You stay up-to-date with industry news and are always learning new tricks to maximize points.
  • Education: A bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, or a related field is great but not required. What really matters is your proven expertise in points & miles and content creation. If you have built a following with your own travel content or have unique experience in the award travel world, let us know!

 

Benefits

  • Salary range: $65,000-$70,000, negotiable based upon experience
  • Hybrid work environment (with access to an on-site gym)
  • 401k matching up to 5%
  • Company-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 15 days of vacation to start
  • Paid parental leave
  • A growing, values-driven team of people who are passionate about travel

Apply now via this form! Applications close Sunday, Aug. 31

 

Podcast Producer & Editor

We're looking to hire a skilled multimedia podcast producer and editor who can help take The Thrifty Traveler Podcast to the next level! 

In this part-time role, you'll help us record and edit our growing show across all platforms, both audio and video. We’re looking for a person in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area to work with us for 10 to 12 hours per week, potentially more depending on final scope of work. While we prefer candidates in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area to join us in studio, we'll consider experienced remote applicants, too. 

Apply now by filling out this form! Applications close Sunday, Aug. 31.

 

Responsibilities & Duties

  • Collaborate with the podcast team to develop and deliver weekly podcast episodes (in both audio and video)
  • Help record high-quality podcast sessions, ensuring excellent audio and video
  • Integrate pre-recorded ads and sponsor spots into future podcast episodes
  • Edit the audio version of the podcast, including leveling, noise reduction, and transitions
  • Edit the video version of the podcast for YouTube and other platforms
  • Manage the publishing process across podcast platforms (e.g., Apple Podcasts, Spotify) and YouTube, including detailed show notes
  • Create short-form promotional video clips or trailers for use on social media (Instagram, YouTube shorts, etc.)
  • Brainstorm with hosts on broader show direction, new segment ideas, special guests and audience engagement strategies

 

Qualifications

  • At least 1–2 years of podcast production and/or editing experience
  • A genuine passion for travel – and helping others travel more for less
  • Proficiency in audio editing software (e.g., Adobe Audition, Pro Tools, etc.)
  • Experience with video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, etc.)
  • Understanding of podcast analytics (downloads, watch time, listener retention) and how to apply insights to improve content
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet weekly deadlines, and communicate effectively with a remote team
  • Familiarity with Riverside.fm or similar remote recording platforms preferred
  • Ideally based in the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro area for occasional in-person work (not required but a plus)

 

Hours, Commitment & Pay

The position will require roughly 10 to 12 hours of work per week or more, likely across Monday, Tuesday, and/or parts of Wednesday each week.

The position will pay $45 to $65 per hour, negotiable based on experience and final scope of work, with potential for both more hours and pay as the podcast continues to grow.

Apply now to join our podcast team! Applications close Sunday, Aug. 31

 

Product Designer

Thrifty Traveler is looking to hire a creative and strategic Product Designer to help us reach and assist even more travelers in this fully remote, part-time position.

In this role, you'll bring design thinking, user experience expertise, and visual design skills to oversee and grow our digital products, affiliate platforms, and user interfaces. You'll be responsible for designing intuitive user experiences across our web and mobile platforms, and internal tools, while maintaining brand consistency and driving user engagement.

To begin the application process, fill out this form. Applications close Sunday, Aug. 31.

 

Responsibilities & Duties

  • Design seamless user experiences across all digital platforms — including website, customer portal, mobile experiences, affiliate systems, internal admin tools, and marketing channels
  • Champion mobile-first, responsive UX/UI design, with an eye toward potential future app development
  • Maintain brand consistency and create visual assets for web, email, social media, and marketing
  • Develop high-converting landing pages and acquisition funnels, using A/B testing and optimization
  • Design intuitive admin tools for managing users, content, campaigns, analytics, and operations
  • Create wireframes, user flows, and prototypes to communicate ideas and test user interactions
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to execute user-centered solutions
  • Present design work, gather feedback, and iterate quickly
  • Oversee design handoff to developers ensuring pixel-perfect implementation and maintaining design integrity
  • Stay current with design trends and best practices while ensuring accessibility and usability standards are met

 

Qualifications & Skills

  • 5+ years of experience in product design with a portfolio of web and responsive, mobile-first work
  • Experience designing internal tools and dashboards with complex data/user roles
  • Proficiency in design tools including Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Jira 
  • Strong understanding of user-centered design principles, user research and usability testing
  • Experience designing complex SaaS or platform-based applications 
  • Strong visual design and branding skills, including typography, layout, and identity systems
  • Data-driven design approach informed by analytics and testing
  • Knowledge of landing page optimization and A/B testing strategies
  • Strong communication skills and experience presenting design concepts to stakeholders
  • Familiarity with front-end development fundamentals (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to effectively collaborate with developers
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environments and manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Bonus: Experience with mobile app or native design (iOS/Android)

 

Hours, Commitment & Pay

This position requires an average of 20 hours per week, with flexibility for project deadlines and campaign launches, and varies based on product needs. Some evening or weekend work may be required during major product launches or campaign periods.

This position will pay between $85 to $115 per hour, depending upon experience.

To begin the application process, fill out this form. Applications close Sunday, Aug. 31!