Newsdesk Writers – Contributors Intern
Please Note: This role is voluntary (not paid)
Travel Radar
Aviation, Transportation and Loyalty. With publishing, broadcasting, and researching operations, we have a strong team, involved within various branches of the different industries each bringing unique skill and talent to the team. Our aim is simple – to bring high quality content to the hearts of our readers and fans worldwide. We are passionate for the industry and want to reciprocate this in our work. Formed in 2015, by Entrepreneur Luke Will, the company has since grown to over 1.1million followers and readers worldwide, reaching beyond 20million AvGeeks, spotters, enthusiasts, and travellers per year. the latest news, analysis and insight to the world of Commercial Aviation and Air-Travel!
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. This is supplemented with providing the industry with leading edge visual content, data and job aggregation. It’s an exciting time to become a part of Travel Radar.
What you’ll be doing
We’re on the lookout for an Aviation Reporter/Writer/Contributor to join our bustling newsdesk team, and support in the editorial content creation process. Some of the things you’ll be doing week-to-week includes:
· Conducting primary and secondary research to uncover interesting news within the aviation and travel industry
· Following leads from social media, press releases and prompts of Duty Editors to produce and write-up content and news
· Gather and source data & statistics to corroborate news – this may include from third party data providers, or Travel Radar’s inhouse data product
· Obtain first-hand information with opportunities to be present in happenings such as conferences, airshows and press events by airlines and airports
· Write weekly for the publication with a mix of news, reports and evergreen content based either off primary research as described above, or support from Duty Editors
· Support with the growth of the publication through assisting with article image sourcing, SEO Optimisation and sharing links to your own platforms such as LinkedIn.
What skills and experience you’ll bring to us
We’re all about learning and development here at Travel Radar, so we don’t expect you to know everything to apply to us! Whether you’re an undergraduate looking to gain real world experience, a graduate looking for their first opportunity, or a seasoned professional wanting to change careers or step into management, we will support you in your journey. Regardless to your background, if this sounds like a good fit, we'd love to hear from you!
Here are some of the skills that’ll be required, and some that’ll be beneficial to have:
Required
· Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
· A passion for aviation or wider travel industry
· Ability to contribute at least one article per week, ideally two
· IT proficiency with word processors or a CMS (i.e., WordPress)
Beneficial
· Proven experience as a writer, reporter or personal portfolio
· Knowledge of Search Engine Optimisation and best practices
· Confidence in primary interviewing and sourcing
Misc.
Reports to: CPD/Intern Coordinator
Web Editors Reporting to you: n/a
Hours per Week: 10-15 hrs/week
Personal Range of Perks Benefits:
Please Note: This role is voluntary (not paid). Personal range of perks to benefit from:
�� Unlimited Leave of Absence and flexible workload
�� Flexible 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 airshows free
�� Latest Tech including free Office365, Grammarly Premium, Adobe Photoshop and Canva Pro subscription and access to company laptop/desktops and Virtual Machines
This role is voluntary (not paid)