2026 Step Up Application
The Travel Media Awards Step Up scheme is an internship programme driving diversity and inclusion in travel media for young people. In summer 2026, five successful candidates will be offered eight-weeks of placements across two partner companies, working in journalism, publishing, public relations and marketing.
The 2026 partners are: APL Media, easyJet holidays, FINN Partners, Intrepid Travel, Kuoni, Metro, The Sun, TTG Media and Virgin Atlantic.
Click here to find out more about the 9 partner companies the successful candidates will be working with.
Five candidates will be selected for the following:
- An eight-week paid internship in London in summer 2026 working with two partners (four weeks per partner) learning about PR and communications and journalism and publishing.
- The candidates will be working with the following partners in this format: APL Media & easyJet Holidays, TTG Media & Virgin Atlantic, The Sun & FINN Partners, Metro & Kuoni & Intrepid Travel.
- Six months of mentoring via Zoom (6 x 1hr).
- Ticket to the Travel Media Awards.
The deadline to submit your application is 23:59pm on Monday 26 January 2026.
For any queries or questions please visit the FAQs page or email the team at stepup@travelmediaawards.com
We look forward to receiving your application for the 2026 Step Up internship.
Step Up Application 2026
Step Up criteria:
The Travel Media Awards Step Up programme is open to anyone aged 18-30 who’s underrepresented in the travel media industry. We encourage applications from people of colour, disabled people and individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.
The deadline to submit your application is 23:59pm on Monday 26 January 2026.