Since joining APL Media in mid-February, editorial intern Ella Iles has been supporting teams across the company’s editorial department. A British-American graduate of East and South East Asian Humanities and Politics from SOAS University of London, Ella also holds the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) gold-standard diploma from News Associates. She brings enthusiasm and curiosity to the role and is eager to further develop her skills alongside APL Media’s award-winning writers and editors. 

Ella has already been busy assisting the National Geographic Traveller (UK) team, helping to write briefs, develop SEO-focused headlines and pitch original story ideas with fresh angles. Next, she’ll spend time working with Living360, APL Media’s lifestyle publication, where she’ll gain further insight into digital publishing and editorial production. 

Reflecting on the experience, Ella said: “I’ve always had a passion for travel, writing and storytelling, so I’m thrilled to be working somewhere where I can do all three. Now, I’m looking forward to learning more about editing, as well as digital production, with the Living360 team.” 

Looking ahead, Ella hopes to gain further experience in both journalism and PR before pursuing a master’s degree in Magazine and Digital Storytelling at New York University. 

APL Media’s paid editorial internship programme runs for six weeks and offers aspiring journalists the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in travel media. 

Applications for the next intake will reopen in April 2026. 

Find out more, here: https://aplmedia.co.uk/we-are-hiring-editorial-intern/  

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About APL Media  
APL Media is a multi-award-winning content marketing agency and publisher, producing high-quality print, digital and live media across the travel and lifestyle sectors. Since 1997, it has published National Geographic Traveller (UK) under licence from National Geographic Partners LLC, supported by brand extensions including guides, events and digital platforms. The portfolio also features Living360, a digital lifestyle brand covering wellness, travel, food, sustainability and culture, distributed via national media and its own platform. APL Media delivers custom content, branded campaigns, editorial consultancy, internship schemes including Step Up and leading events such as the Travel Media Awards. Its trade titles include Postcards and the ASTA Worldwide Destination Guide, with content also produced for national newspapers.  
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