News Editor Internship (REMOTE)

From touchdown to take-off and everything in between, here at Travel Radar we don’t just report on aviation and air-travel news, we take off with it! Since 2015, we’ve soared from being a small startup to one of the world’s leading sources for commercial aviation and air-travel coverage, and we’re only just getting started! With a remote crew of over 50+ enthusiasts, we deliver fresh content 24/7, 365 days a year to over 30 million readers across the globe.

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 News Editor Interns to join our team on a part-time, flexible, basis. As a News Editor Intern in our busy Editorial Team, 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/Web Editor with us thereafter, or venture into a career in the industry, a placement with Travel Radar will be just the beginning of your journey! In this role, you can expect excellent training, support and opportunities to get stuck in, and a chance to let your talent take-off.

Responsibilities and A Little More About the Role:

• Working on an assigned publication vertical - for example Route Development, Airport News, Sustainability - and coordinate a team of journalists and contributors (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 analysing web content, visitor data and determine efficacy and areas for news desk improvement
• Speaking with industry contacts, press offices and airline representatives to interview, source and compile quotes and facts for stories
• Leading a shift of our Editorial News desk, supporting journalists and contributors, forwarding/organising inbound story leads, and reviewing submissions of articles as required in a 'Duty Editor' rota capacity
• 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
• Previous writing portfolio or experience as a copy/content editor - it could be of an academic magazine, local newspaper or side project
• 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
• Looking for a part-time internship over the weekend period (Friday evening to Sunday)

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 AI, 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: 12hrs per week (1-2 days per week, fully flexible)

Reports to: Editorial Manager

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