World Challenge are recruiting a copywriter

We’re looking for a Super-Star Travel Writer to join our ambitious marketing team

We’re after a highly skilled, collaborative and resourceful recruit, ready to write killer copy, supporting marketing initiatives to inspire people around the globe.

FACT BOX Role Copywriter / Travel Focused Hours 4 month contract - 37.5 hrs per week Work base High Wycombe & remote.

Reporting to Global Marketing Manager Salary 32,000 GBP (pro rata) Start date May – August 2019

Who we are Hello. We are World Challenge. A global community of trip leaders, teachers, students, parents, local partners and support staff, all passionate about making big things happen through transformative adventure.

We believe in the power of extraordinary experiences. They allow us to see ourselves, others and the world differently, and develop our confidence, independence and resilience. They help us to learn and grow.

We invite you to join our team, delivering incredible adventures to different countries and cultures. Adventures that take us out of the bubbles we live in, and inspire and energise us to be brave and think bigger. Adventures that, ultimately, spark learning, growth and greater possibility in us and the world.

What makes us different We’re truly global Every one of us at World Challenge is on an extraordinary journey of our own, but we share an ambition to spark greater positivity in the world through the transformative adventures that we make possible. World Challenge is our global brand, founded on passion and built around the values that orient us day by day. Together we collaborate with our regionally based teams and out of two major offices in High Wycombe, UK and Melbourne, Australia with growing hubs in Toronto, California & Boston, Dubai, Johannesburg and Auckland.

Our values matter Our personal journeys are all different, but our values bind us together. We stay smart as we navigate new cultures and explore new opportunities. We think differently when we’re faced with new challenges, and we support each other to stretch ourselves outside of our comfort zones. Above all, whatever the journey – we enjoy it together.

#Think differently #Stretch ourselves #Be smart #Enjoy it together We speak up and out loud on things that matter to us, from ending orphanage tourism and promoting animal welfare, to reducing plastic consumption.

Travel Writer Job Description

We’re embarking on an ambitious 4 month project to create a full suite of sales and marketing collateral for our product ranges.

We’ll be building a team of copywriters and designers to get the job done from May-August. Join the team if you’re looking for a fast paced, energetic project driven by a commitment to make our experiences accessible to young people everywhere.

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Product Itineraries Invest energy and creativity into making our trip itineraries sing off the page, encapsulating our core brand values and supporting the identity of each of our three product ranges through mindful language choices.

We work in over 30 destinations so be prepared to get to know them.

Other sales and marketing collateral Help us breathe life into other aspects of sales and marketing collateral including sales presentations, brochures for schools and parents and our website. We’ll also invite you to help us establish our ambitious goal of becoming known as the leading provider of responsible travel experiences for students by helping write killer copy to promote our initiatives.

Who we’re looking for •

Someone passionate about our product, who has a beautiful and powerful way with words and experience in travel writing. It’s a bonus if you’ve had experience writing for audiences of young people (14-18 years old).

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An articulate and persuasive communicator, ready to take initiative and think creatively to solve challenges

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A team player prepared to get involved in the detail andget the job done with a flexible approach to working hours, also ready to motivate themselves to work independently

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Someone who is pumped by the idea of driving something new that will solve an important problem for the organisation and support our future success

Guidelines around #laptoplifestyle (AKA working remotely) •

While we don’t expect 5 full days a week based in the office.

It will be encouraged that at least a portion of the working week be carried out in-house in our offices in High Wycombe, a 30 minute train ride west of London. This will ensure that comm’s are flowing for an effective & efficient workload.

If you believe in the power of young people, have an adventurous nature and have an environmental conscience that’s a BIG bonus

Ready to

apply?

If this excites you, we’re excited to receive your application

Send us an email with the following…

An inspiring covering letter telling us about your favourite place in the world. Take any angle you wish but keep it brief - no more than three paragraphs.

Your CV. Give us a sense of where you’re coming from

Email icannan@worldchallenge.com.au

Application deadline Open until candidate found

If you’re successful, you’ll be invited to interview at our office in High Wycombe or via Facetime.

We may also invite you to write some sample copy for us, using one of our itineraries.

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