Rail Traveller is rapidly expanding and we have roles open that YOU can fill! Are you a rail enthusiast? Perhaps a trainspotter? Or just passionate to write about travel and rail – Our roles may be just for you!
Note: As a new and emerging Media Publication, currently all team members are voluntary and assisting in their spare-time.
Current Vacancies
Social Content Creator
We’re seeking social-media fanatics and gurus to join our fast-paced Social Team. As a Social Content Creator with Rail Traveller, you’ll be responsible for maintaining our social media posting schedules across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn pages. During your time on the team, you’ll benefit from experience, mentoring and personal development opportunities to grow your skills at Social Media Marketing
Some Daily Tasks include…
- Scheduling social media posts and content: Including articles, pictures and videos
- Community Engagement: Including replying to comments and messages to the pages
- Monitoring platforms for any breaking news and passing on-to our News Team
- Facilitating our Social Media schedule posting at delegated slots
- Sharing posts and content in groups
Journalist (Rail Industry)
We’re looking to expand our inhouse Editorial Team and Newsdesk with new Writers (Rail). As a writer/journalist with us, you will be at the forefront of Rail Traveller’s quest to be the leading rail news source, writing news, features and other editorial content for publishing on our online publication – railtraveller.com.
Some Daily Tasks include…
- Researching breaking news topics and ‘keeping an eye on’ the Rail Industry
- Planning, drafting and writing articles for our online publication
- Sourcing images both internally and externally for your articles
- Reaching out to, and communicating directly with Rail Company / Station Press Teams to gather primary content for your articles
- Taking an active-role in the Rail Traveller Team with an allocated ‘News Watch’ Shift & Content Team Development
Content Manager
We’re seeking a Content Manager to join our team and head up our content schedule, as well as distribution of our content across the internet! As Content Manager you’ll be heading up a team of Social Content Creators, and working closely with the Editor to achieve the best possible content for RT.
Some Daily Tasks include…
- Able to dedicate 1-3hrs per week to Rail Traveller
- Keen to volunteer for 3-6months
- Good Communicator in the English Language (Written & Spoken)
- Proficiency in basic ICT (Microsoft Office, Email etc)
- Keen to learn/develop personal and professional skills