Wanted: The Next Travel Intern (Jan – Jun ’27)
The Travel Intern Programme is back! We’re looking for new talent to join us for the next 6 months, with opportunities to convert to full-time thereafter.
WANTED
If you’re new here, find out more about us here!
Who we’re looking for
You should ideally:
– Love to travel (duh)
– Be open to new experiences and dealing with uncertainties
– Be able to commit full-time, 5 days a week
– Enjoy working with a fun-loving team that constantly challenges each other
– Be comfortable in front of the camera
– Have an active public social media presence
– Have some skills for the relevant roles you’ll be applying for (more below)
*Note: This internship is open to those based in Singapore only!
Writer & Social Media
You should be:
– A trend-obsessed digital native who lives and breathes social media, regularly spotting and riding viral waves across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Lemon8
– Highly proficient in mobile editing tools like CapCut to whip up snappy, engaging short-form video content
– Comfortable on camera and confident hosting or presenting travel content naturally
– Detail-oriented with a sharp eye for travel itineraries and planning
– Versatile in adapting your communication style to fit a publication’s specific tone of voice
– Proficient in clear, concise writing with strong grammar and spelling
Bonus: Proficient in photography
Here are some types of social media content and editorial articles you’ll be creating:
− Itineraries: 4D3N Beijing Itinerary for First-timers Under S$400 — Historical Cityscapes, Modern Theme Parks, and Stylish Shopping Streets
− Ultimate Listicles: Ultimate Disney Cruise Singapore Guide (2026) — What to Expect, Themed Areas, Prices and More
− Seasonal Guides: 2026 Cherry Blossom Japan Guide — Everything You Need to Know
− Travel Tips: 11 Travel Hacks and Pro-tips from Frequent Travellers
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Videographer
You should be familiar with:
– Editing on Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro or DaVinci Resolve
– Operating Mirrorless Cameras (preferably familiar with the Sony system)
– Storytelling with effective pacing and flow
– Sound Design & Colouring
– At least one of the following social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Lemon8)
– Experimenting with AI-driven tools that improve workflows or explore creative boundaries
Bonus: Comfortable with flying drones (but don’t worry, you can learn on the job too)
If you’re curious, here are some stuff we’ve edited for our partners:
Stories we try to tell:
Things we edit for fun:
And of course, we can’t forget about food videos!
Content Marketing
You should:
– Be passionate about digital and content marketing, particularly within the travel industry
– Have a basic understanding of influencer/KOL marketing principles
– Have experience in planning and organising events
– Possess strong research, communication, and organisational skills
– Be a master at using Google Slides, Docs, Sheets, and Canva
– Be proactive, eager to learn, and a good team player
Bonus: A digital content creator yourself!
This might be your next office view
What to expect:
6-month full-time internship starting January 2027
– Monthly allowance of S$1,250
– Content creation training — how to utilise effective storytelling in your work
– Travel assignments
– Be part of a growing community of like-minded adventurers
How to apply:
1) Find out if you’re able to commit from January to June 2027
2) Prepare a portfolio of past work that you think will help you in this role*
*Pro-tip: If you haven’t had the opportunity to work on paid content, get creative and challenge yourself to shoot or write something that showcases your best skills.
If you dabble in photography, link us up to your best work (i.e. IG, a website, or a Google Drive link)
2) Fill out this important form
3) *Most important step*: Get our attention on social media! Make sure your Instagram account is set to ‘Public’ — get creative, comment on our stuff, and reach out to us on social media in unconventional ways! Tag us @TheTravelIntern and #TheTravelIntern.
Have any questions? Check out our FAQ page
Important dates:
Application closes: 25 October 2026, 2359hrs (Sun)
Applicants shortlisted & contacted by: 30 October 2026 (Fri)
Interviews for shortlisted applicants: 2 – 6 November 2026
For those who just found out about us, here’s some info:
We’ve been told we have THE MOST FUN INTERNSHIP in the world. We turned 10 this year, and here’s what the past 21 batches of interns have to say:
Over 250 trips across 50 countries from 6 continents
Between our travels, we also explore our very own backyard:
Sometimes even getting strangers to join us on adventures:
If you’re someone who would’ve said YES to us in a heartbeat, we’re looking for you!
Ok, enough about us.
We’re looking for passionate content creators to join us — if you’re seeking something unconventional and think you’ve got what it takes, we hope to see you soon!
Pro-tips to stand out from the crowd 🙂
Build your portfolio — Work on your craft, if you love what you do, it shows.
Love writing but don’t have a platform to write on? Create your own website or drop it in Google Drive — just write, write and write.
Love making videos but don’t have good travel footage? Get creative around Singapore! For some inspiration, check out our Singapore content!
Get familiar with us (online & offline) — Interact with us enough and we’ll definitely notice you during the next intake. We read almost every comment you post, whether it’s on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or TikTok!
We also occasionally host community meet-ups like weekend hikes and fun activities, so look out for announcements on our social channels 🙂
We’ll be announcing open positions on these channels, so do follow us if you have not:
Have questions about the application or what working at The Travel Intern is really like? Check out our FAQ page or the articles below by past interns!
If you have questions that aren’t listed there, drop us an email at [email protected].
Meanwhile, follow our adventures on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube!
