Step Up Internship

APL Media is proud to support the prestigious Travel Media Awards 2024, celebrating excellence across travel journalism, photography, and broadcasting. With a remarkable 19% increase in entries this year, the competition was fierce, and we’re excited to see the finalists announced! Congratulations to all who made the shortlist! These finalists represent the very best of travel media, and their work continues to set new standards within the industry. Join us and the industry’s top talent for an unforgettable evening of networking, Champagne, and canapés at the Travel Media Awards on 28 October, hosted at the Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane. For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/eZHnEQMA

Kira Richards, a Travel Media Awards Step Up intern, is currently advancing her placement at FINN Partners. After a successful start at APL Media, Kira has transitioned to FINN Partners as part of a programme designed to provide hands-on experience for graduates eager to enter the travel media industry. Kira’s time at FINN Partners is already making an impact. @Ashleigh St Hill, senior account manager, says, “Kira brings fresh energy and a keen interest in digital marketing and PR. Her role here involves developing social media strategies, crafting press releases and organising press trips — skills that are vital to our work.” Kira says, “It’s been an exciting start at FINN! I’m thrilled to explore the world of PR and digital marketing from a new perspective and can’t wait to contribute my ideas to upcoming campaigns.” For more on Kira’s journey, visit bit.ly/STEPUP_4294 Partners: APL Media Limited, FINN Partners UK, Intrepid Travel, TTG Media #TravelMediaAwards #StepUp2024 #CareerOpportunity #DiversityAndInclusion 

Meet Sasha Wiltshire, a Travel Media Awards Step Up intern at TTG Media. This scheme offers graduates invaluable opportunities in the travel media sector. Sasha’s performance has exceeded expectations, making a remarkable impact. Daniel Pearce, CEO at TTG Media, says, “Sasha’s infectious enthusiasm is making a real difference to the business — and I think Sasha is enjoying the experience, too.” Sasha shared, “TTG Media has been an incredible experience! The feedback on my writing has been immensely helpful. I’m eager to continue learning and contributing.” For more on Sasha’s journey, go to: bit.ly/TMA_3719 Partners: TTG Media, Intrepid Travel, APL Media Limited, FINN Partners UK #TravelMediaAwards #StepUp2024 #careeropportunity #diversityandinclusion 

Meet Kira Richards, a Travel Media Awards Step Up intern, currently on her placement at APL Media. The scheme is designed to offer opportunities for graduates keen on delving into the travel media sector. Within this framework, Kira Richards' tenure as an intern at APL Media Limited stands out. Her performance has not only met but exceeded expectations, establishing her as a remarkable presence in the field. Maria Pieri, editorial director and COO, at APL Media, says, “Kira brings a fresh perspective with her enthusiasm and dedication. It’s been great having her learn about writing, editing, and our digital and food teams.” Kira shared, “I've had an amazing first week at APL! Working with the National Geographic Traveller (UK) print and digital teams has been fantastic, and I'm excited to pitch my story ideas.” For more on Kira’s journey, go to: https://lnkd.in/ehZdGMs3 Partners: APL Media, FINN Partners UK, Intrepid Travel, TTG Media #TravelMediaAwards #StepUp2024 #CareerOpportunity #DiversityAndInclusion

Meet Sasha Wiltshire, a Travel Media Awards Step Up intern, on her placement at Intrepid Travel. The scheme has been designed to offer unparalleled opportunities for graduates keen on delving into the travel media sector. Within this framework, Sasha Wiltshire’s tenure as a PR intern at Intrepid Travel stands out. Her performance has not only met but exceeded expectations, establishing her as a remarkable presence in the field Chloe Berman, Head of PR & Comms for EMEA at Intrepid, says, “Sasha brings a unique perspective with her journalism background. It’s been great having her learn about PR, marketing, SEO and our brand.” Sasha shared, “Working at Intrepid has been fantastic. They fully immersed me in PR with various tasks, training and shadowing opportunities. The team has been so friendly and welcoming!” For more on Sasha’s journey, go to: https://lnkd.in/euk7mTDw #internship #diversity

Kira Richards, winner of the Step Up internship scheme 2024, is set to start her internship in July with APL Media Limited and FINN Partners. She said: “I’m excited to learn more about travel media publishing and PR, especially with my training as a journalist. It’ll be interesting to see what happens on the other side of producing exciting projects, which I typically contribute to or consume, with two established and successful companies.” She’ll join two of the participating partners, APL Media and FINN Partners, during the summer to gain invaluable industry experience through the Travel Media Awards Step Up internship scheme. Other partners in the scheme include Intrepid Travel and TTG Media Stay tuned for updates on her journey and more. Subscribe to our newsletter: bit.ly/StepUpInternship

“I want to learn what makes good travel journalism,” says Sasha, winner of the Travel Media Awards Step Up scheme.  Sasha will soon join the Step Up partners, APL Media Limited, FINN Partners UK, Intrepid Travel and TTG Media. As a winner of the Travel Media Awards Step Up internship scheme, she’ll learn the ins and outs of the travel media industry from top professionals. Subscribe to the newsletter to stay updated on the winners' experiences. Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/eFSWgAcj

Introducing our Step Up, internship winners! Two interns have now been selected through the Travel Media Awards' Step Up Internship scheme. The scheme, designed to foster diversity and inclusion within the travel media industry, had a strong pool of applicants. The partners, APL Media Limited, FINN Partners UK, Intrepid Travel and TTG Media, were instrumental in the selection process and in interviewing shortlisted candidates. Congratulations to our winners: Sasha Wiltshire: Sasha is currently an undergraduate the University of Central Lancashire. She aims to offer a unique perspective by focusing her travel writing at those who have medical conditions and individuals reconnecting with their cultural roots. She’s also a dab hand at podcasting, too.   Kira Richards: Kira graduated from City, University of London in 2023 and is keen to develop a career in travel media, while contributing an alternative, informed and energetic perspective. She’s passionate about Guatemala's diverse offerings and a lesser-known gem, St Vincent & the Grenadines.  These inspiring winners will embark on paid internships with our partner companies in London.  Stay tuned for further updates as they navigate their exciting journeys in travel media! Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eFSWgAcj

The Travel Media Awards Step Up scheme has completed its first round of interviews. It was great that all the partners — APL Media, FINN Partners, Intrepid Travel and TTG Media — got together to meet all the shortlisted interns who applied for the internship programme driving diversity and inclusion in the travel media industry. From this talented pool, two candidates will be chosen for a paid internship with the partner companies in London.   Meet the panel:   Daniel Pearce, CEO & owner, TTG Media    Amy Skelding, managing partner, FINN Partners UK Chloe Berman, head of PR & communications EMEA, Intrepid Travel    Maria Pieri, editorial director, APL Media Limited Don’t miss the latest updates on the internship scheme. Sign up for the newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eFSWgAcj 

Applications for the first Travel Media Awards Step Up internship scheme are officially closed! Thanks to all who applied to the first Travel Media Awards Step Up scheme offering successful candidates the opportunity to be mentored by top experts in the industry. The paid internships include first-hand experience working with senior professionals from partner companies — APL Media Limited, FINN Partners, Intrepid Travel and TTG Media — and an additional six months of mentoring via Zoom.  The Step Up team is reviewing the entries and will be in touch with shortlisted candidates to arrange interviews in due course. For those unable to submit their applications this year, be sure to stay connected through the newsletter and receive updates on future opportunities.  Sign up for the newsletter: bit.ly/StepUpInternship