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.
Commitment per Week: 10hrs per week
Reports to: Chief Content Officer
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