Travel Radar provides high quality and relevant news across the Commercial Aviation & Air-Travel sectors. Having grown rapidly since 2015, we've gone on to become one of the leading providers of Aviation News available online. With an ever-growing remote team of over 50 staff, we bring exciting and interesting travel news 24/7 from around the globe to a reach of over 30 million users. Our team is largely led by passionate volunteers and contributors from across the industry, looking to share their knowledge with the world.
Our mission to change how travel is seen involves showing people how to make their journeys as fulfilling as possible through providing the latest news and how to improve journey quality.
Travel Radar is growing; We are 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!
Responsibilities and A Little More About the Role:
Working on an assigned publication vertical - for example Route Development, Airport News, Sustainability - and work alongside other journalists (freelance and inhouse) to curate news and evergreen stories
Developing engaging, creative, innovative content for regular web content, which enlighten audiences across the globe, and of varying demographics (Consumers, Frequent Fliers, Airline Executives etc.)
Auditing and analyzing web content, visitor data and 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 will include keeping a portfolio during the internship, with additional eLearning, skill and personal development sessions
Who We're Looking For:
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
Why intern at Travel Radar?
💻 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).
Skills Required
- Passion for journalism, blog writing, editing, or creative writing
- Currently studying journalism or a related course aiming for a journalism career
- Willingness to learn and complete CPD Diploma (Level 3, 5 or 7) and maintain a portfolio
- Great communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills to work with staff at all levels
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and content-management systems (eg. WordPress)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Availability for approximately 10 hours per week (part-time, flexible)
What We Do
Founded in 2015, Travel Radar is a global aviation and travel publication delivering news, insights, and data on airlines, airports, and destinations. Evolving from a community group into a professional content publisher, it provides high-quality reporting and curated airline experiences to travelers and aviation enthusiasts. The company utilizes a global network of insiders and journalists to cover the commercial aviation and air-travel sectors.
