Editorial Intern
Northstar Travel Group is the largest and most trusted B2B travel media and information company in the world. Our mission is to generate insights and inspire change in the travel, meetings and hospitality industries with thought-provoking content, impactful solutions and engaging experiences for business leaders. We believe that travel connects us to new people, places and experiences — transforming our understanding of humanity.
TravelAge West, Northstar’s award-winning publication for travel advisors, is looking for a meticulous, ambitious Editorial Intern to join our team. If you love travel and storytelling and want to see your work published in print and online, this is your chance to learn from seasoned journalists and be part of a fast-paced, collaborative editorial environment.
What You’ll Do
Pitch and write original stories for the magazine and TravelAgeWest.comFact-check and copy edit against AP styleConduct interviews with travel industry leadersHelp produce newsletters and social contentReport on the top trends, hotels, cruise lines and destinations in the travel industryAttend weekly edit meetings where you’ll have a front-row view on how magazines are planned and produced, and what separates accepted pitches from rejected onesSupport WAVE Awards and Future Leaders in Travel programming
What You’ll Gain
Multiple published clips in print and digital, including quick-turnaround web news, Q+As and reported featuresReal-world editorial experience in a professional media workflowInsight into how editorial, marketing and events intersect in the travel industryA network of professional contacts in travel journalismInclusion in the masthead
Who You Are
A college student (or recent graduate) working toward a degree in English, journalism, communications or a related fieldPassionate about travel, hospitality and storytellingRelentlessly curious, ambitious and a fast learnerSelf-motivated, extremely detail-oriented and able to work on multiple assignments at once
What You Have
Required:
Strong writing, reporting and editing skillsKnowledge of Microsoft WordUnderstanding of deadlines and editorial workflowsPreferred:
Familiarity with AP style or other editorial style guidesExperience with social media platforms in a professional or organizational settingBasic knowledge of content management systems (e.g., WordPress)Photo editing and designing skills (e.g., Canva, Photoshop)Experience reporting for a student publication, blog or other media outlet
Internship Details
Type: Part-time (approximately 12 weeks)Pay: $20 per hourHybrid Set-Up: Based in Los Angeles with an expectation of at least one day per week in the Century City office; remaining hours may be remoteSchedule: Days and hours are flexible based on your availability and our editorial calendarStart Date: October 2026
How to Apply
Please submit the following items (all are mandatory to be considered):
A cover letter explaining your interest in the role, in travel journalism and travel advisorsA resumeOne relevant writing sample (links or PDFs preferred)A 150-word pitch on a story you would write for TravelAge West right now, including why you’re the right person to write it, what makes it timely and why it matters for travel advisors
Apply via this link or visit our Careers page for more opportunities.
Diversity & InclusionAt Northstar, we believe our workforce should reflect the diversity of the cultures and communities that are experienced through travel. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, accessible, and equitable workplace. Diverse voices, perspectives, and contributions are at the heart of Northstar’s success and impact.