Job Specifications
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 News & Journalism 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 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 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, or opportunity to work in office on a hybrid basis
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 5 or 7
Additional Information
Commitment per Week: 10hrs
Reports to: Web Editor
Application Deadline: Monday 22nd December
Start Date/s: January 2026 (on either a 6 or 9 month placement)
Interviews: Being conducted 17th, 19th and 23rd December 2025
Please note this is an unpaid/voluntary internship, and is therefore part-time in nature (1-2 days per week).
About the Company
The essential air-travel companion to discover airline experiences, inflight services and the latest going-ons in the Aviation industry – curated by a global community of travel experts and aviation enthusiasts. In 2015, Travel Radar was created to showcase the latest developments in the aviation industry, and bring travel how-to’s and content directly to the pocket of the everyday traveller. Fast-forward to today, and Travel Radar has evolved from a community group into a full travel content publisher. Our in-house team wor...
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