Travel Websites Build Brand Awareness with Awesome Jobs Campaigns


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In a digital age, destinations and travel companies have as much to gain as job winners. In addition to the brand boost from the application process, a steady stream of content from the road provides companies with a years-worth of social updates.

The ideal job involves traveling around the world for free. And it's one that's not as rare as it once was -- as long as you're willing to jump through hoops and do a bit of Tweeting. The "world's best jobs" are being offered by tourism boards, travel websites, and tour agencies who are looking for candidates to take photos, make videos, and update their social media accounts -- something most travelers already do for free. The latest of such postings comes from Jauntaroo, a travel company that recommends destinations based on users' budgets, trip dates, and travel styles. Jauntaroo is hiring a Chief World Explorer who will be paid $100,000 to travel the world for one year while sharing their experiences and creating content for the travel website. To apply, candidates need only upload a 60-second