Adjusting to a Changing Media Landscape with Jess Moss

11/25/19 • 25 min

Word to the Rise | A Career Advice Podcast

Jess Moss is a Washington DC-based travel writer and photographer. Her work has appeared in Conde Nast Traveler, US News Travel, Fodor's Travel and more. She recently published her first book, Easy Weekend Getaways from Washington DC, which is a guide to escapes within about 3 hours of DC.

Jess also works full-time at Marriott International, where she does editorial strategy for Marriott Bonvoy Traveler.

We had an insightful conversation that included evolving with rapid change in content, how to walk away from your supposed dream job, and what it's really like to write a travel book.

If you're interested in a career related to content or travel, this episode is for you. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe.

Jess also works full-time at Marriott International, where she does editorial strategy for Marriott Bonvoy Traveler.

We had an insightful conversation that included evolving with rapid change in content, how to walk away from your supposed dream job, and what it's really like to write a travel book.

If you're interested in a career related to content or travel, this episode is for you. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe.

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