[Hiring] Journalism Internship @Travel Radar

Role Description

Travel Radar is looking for a number of Journalism/Editorial interns to join our team on a part-time, flexible basis. As a journalism Intern you can expect excellent training, support and opportunities to get stuck in, coming out of the internship with real-world experience, and a CPD Diploma at either Level 3, 5 or 7. Whether you decide to stick as a contributor with us thereafter, or venture into a career in the industry, a placement with Travel Radar will be just the beginning of your journey!

• Working on an assigned publication vertical (e.g., Route Development, Airport News, Sustainability) alongside other journalists to curate news and evergreen stories.
• Developing engaging, creative, innovative content for regular web content that enlightens audiences across the globe and of varying demographics (Consumers, Frequent Fliers, Airline Executives, etc.).
• Auditing and analyzing web content, visitor data to determine efficacy and areas for newsdesk improvement.
• Speaking with industry contacts, press offices, and airline representatives to interview, source, and compile quotes and facts for stories.
• Completing CPD Diploma at either level 3, 5 or 7 in 'Journalism', which includes keeping a portfolio during the internship, with additional eLearning, skill, and personal development sessions.

Qualifications

• Passion for Journalism, Blog Writing, Editing, or Creative Writing.
• Currently studying a creative or technical journalism field subject, or other course with an aim to go into Journalism full-time.
• Willingness to learn.
• Great communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and CMS (content-management systems) such as WordPress.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work with staff at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Benefits

• Flexible intern working arrangements - fully remote position.
• Lunch & Travel Expenses covered for physical working.
• Discount Program with 3000 retailers from travel to shopping to car insurance.
• Physical and Mental Wellbeing Support.
• Great Training and Learning Resources.
• Press Pass to attend events, conferences, and air shows representing Travel Radar.
• Latest Tech including free Office365, GPT4, Adobe Photoshop, and Canva Pro subscription and access to company laptop/desktops and Virtual Machines.
• CPD Certified training courses including a CPD Diploma at either Level 3, 5 or 7.

Additional Information

• Commitment per Week: 10hrs.
• Reports to: Lead Editor.
• Application Deadline: 30 April 2025.
• Start Date/s: April or May 2025 (on a 3, 6 or 9 month placement).

Please note this is an unpaid/voluntary internship, and is therefore part-time in nature (1-2 days per week).