As this year’s Step Up internship scheme — the leading travel industry placement initiative spearheaded by the Travel Media Awards — drew to a close, Kinza Chaudry experienced the dynamic world of travel journalism while working with the editorial team at APL Media. 

Over the course of July, she worked with the team at leading travel magazine National Geographic Traveller (UK) and picked up an array of new skills under the guidance of the accomplished editors and writers at APL Media.  

Kinza said: “It was an exciting and enriching experience; I was able to sharpen my editorial skills and deepened my understanding of the multifaceted world of travel and lifestyle media. My time at APL Media not only helped me grow as a writer and communicator but also showed me the value of working in a collaborative environment where every story matters.” 

Highlights of Kinza’s time at APL Media include:  

• Bylines in both the September and October issues of National Geographic Traveller (UK), as well as researching travel-related topics of interest for the magazine’s regular The Info section.  
• Assisting the events team at this year’s National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival at London’s Business Design Centre and getting the chance to see some of the world’s most celebrated chefs in action. 
• Supporting the digital and print teams of National Geographic Traveller (UK) by designing weekly digital newsletters and brainstorming themes as well as unique story ideas for upcoming issues. 

“Moving forward, I’m excited to take the skills and insights I’ve gained through my participation in the Step Up scheme into a career in travel media. Thank you, APL Media, for the mentorship, knowledge and enjoyable experience,” concluded Kinza. “I’m particularly interested in travel-related PR and plan on pursuing a career in that area.” 

The Step Up Internship scheme is designed to drive diversity and inclusivity in travel media, enabling successful candidates to complete eight weeks of placement with some of the biggest names in the industry. Additionally, interns are invited to the Travel Media Awards and receive a further six months of mentoring as they continue their travel media journey.  

Discover the Step Up Internship here: https://aplmedia.co.uk/step-up/  
Find out more about the Travel Media Awards here: https://aplmedia.co.uk/success_stories/travel-media-awards/  

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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, and leading events such as the Travel Media Awards and Step Up. Its trade titles include Postcards and the ASTA Worldwide Destination Guide, with content also produced for national newspapers. 
aplmedia.co.uk