General Tasks
The tasks could include; research, fact checking, data capturing, content creation, copywriting, design, editing, web design, proofreading, link building, emailing, meeting deadlines, administrative and other editorial tasks.
Travel Marketing Internship (Fully Remote)
Travel Tractions is looking for talented, content-focused individuals to join our fast-growing team. We offer internship positions teaching various areas of online marketing, through structured courses, feedback, and mentorship with the possibility of freelancing and further employment,
Depending on experience, skills, time availability, ability to provide value and pace of learning, financial incentives will start at R1 000 – R12 500 (performance-based), with full-time and part-time positions available after the internship.
Most of the team are based in Cape Town but we believe in being able to work nomadically, from almost anywhere. Currently, we are looking for people who are go-getters, content boffs, or problem solvers to join us for a 6 – 12 month internship.
Don’t live in Cape Town? No problem, we work remotely and from wherever our travels take us!
What will you learn?
Depending on your application and the result of your tests during the process, we help determine which aspect of online marketing would best suit your skillset and your desirability to learn. Our main service offering at Travel Tractions is SEO which has elements of content creation, design and web development.
During Covid, we spent some time building courses, so far we have 2 courses about content and SEO optimization, we hope to build a few more and open them up to the public.
Travel Tractions works with clients but also has a wide set of internal projects, while we don’t call ourselves an incubator, we like to test markets and build our own businesses and online projects.
We don’t offer these services to clients, but they have a focus on various online marketing channels where can bring the biggest ROI. These elements could be email marketing, web development, PR, funnels, video creation and editing, design, social media marketing, automation and community management.
Traits we are looking for
- Good communicator and works well in a team
- Writing, editing, SEO, design or social media experience
- Attention to detail
- Not afraid to ask questions
- Quick-learner who is curious about the bigger picture
- A fast-thinker who can work well under pressure
- A go-getter who understands that deadlines need to be met
- Problem-solving skills. Someone not afraid of researching solutions and troubleshooting issues
Requirements
- At least 2 years of work experience in any field
- Strong writing ability with a good grasp of grammar and spelling (this will be tested)
- A degree/diploma in Journalism/English/Communications/Marketing/Media Studies (advantageous but not essential)
- Copywriting, SEO, design or social media skills
- Accustomed to a fast-paced environment
- A positive, can-do attitude
- A hardcore work ethic and a serious interest in getting the most out of this experience
- Great time management
- Keen eye for details
- Using the word “banana” in your application about why this position is good for you
- Understanding of SEO (advantageous but not essential)
- Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook experience (advantageous but not essential)
- A structured multi-tasker
- Sound research skills
Your typical duties and responsibilities will include
- Researching
- Fact-checking
- Data capturing
- Content creation
- Copywriting
- Editing
- Editing
- Proofreading
- Link building
- Emailing
- Meeting deadlines
- Administrative and other editorial tasks
PROs about working with us
- Learn about digital marketing in a variety of areas
- Work remotely
- Flexible Hours
- Work with real targets and KPI’s
- Gain working experience in an agency and startup incubator
- Monthly performance reviews & possible bonuses
- 5000$+ USD of courses to upskill and learn
- 50% contribution to courses that develop your skills*
- Revenue share*
- Unlimited unpaid leave*
- Potential freelancing or permanent position going forward**
- Help build the best travel marketing agency in the world
* Permanent or full time employees only qualify
** Permanent or freelancing positions ONLY available to those who complete the internship
Work from home, or from wherever you want
We hire based on talent, not time zone, so your schedule is up to you. As long as you respect the team and deliver great work, we don’t care how, where, or when you get it done.
“Working at Travel Tractions has allowed me to delve into the things I love the most. Any time you express interest in a certain process or skill, you have the freedom to experience working on it with an encouraging team.”
AlexContent Creator 
Since starting here I've learnt more than I ever imagined I would, and become part of the most dedicated and intelligent team of individuals I have ever met. There is so much room to grow and discover your strengths and weaknesses, and lots of helping hands when and where you need them.
TammiManaging Editor 
At Travel Tractions I've had the chance to experience the freedom of working remotely, while still enjoying the benefits of a close knit team. Working on a great variety of projects has given me the chance to grow and learn an incredible amount in a very short space of time.
TylaSEO Strategist 
Work/life, balanced
Unlimited vacation
No, really
Parental leave & family support
For the ever-growing TT family
Learning & development time
Because life is about new challenges...
Flexible hours & location
For a schedule that’s one-size-fits-you
Dog-friendly
Because pups make everything better
Paid leave on your birthday
Enjoy with family & friends