Get Involved with The Trek
Below are the ways in which you can become a part of the dangerously awesome and growing The Trek team.
If you’re a business or organization looking to get involved with the site, contact us here.
The Trek Bloggers
The Trek Bloggers are current or soon-to-be thru-hikers (Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and beyond). They are the site’s heart and soul. Applications for the 2017 class are open!
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The Trek Writers
The Trek Writers are former thru-hikers. They are avid section-hikers. They are backpacking super-enthusiasts. In other words, they’re those who love long distance backpacking and feel compelled to share this passion with others.
< Apply here >
Podcast Editor Intern
New for 2018! The Trek is looking for someone who’s got some audio editing chops. Specifically, the ideal candidate has at least 1-3 years experience with audio editing software and enjoys listening to thru-hikers talk about their envy-inducing lives. The chosen candidate will have their work heard by tens of thousands of listeners.
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Video Production Intern
New for 2017, The Trek is looking for someone who can whip together some video magic. Specifically, the ideal candidate has at least 2-3 years experience with video editing software (AVS, Final Cut, Adobe Premier, etc.). The chosen candidate will have their work seen by hundreds of thousands of readers each month.
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Design Intern
We pride ourselves in providing quality backpacking information through an aesthetically pleasing medium. We are looking to add hungry, creative individuals with a background in graphic design to give our content the beautiful face that it deserves. This is a great opportunity to showcase your talents with hundreds of thousands of readers each month.
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Social Media & Editorial Intern
Social media is our backbone! We are looking for a social media connoisseur and someone with an interest in spreading The Trek love through interspace. A great opportunity to flex your www.muscles to a large (and rapidly growing) community.
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Contract Front End Developer
The Trek is looking for a competent front end developer who can work on a contractual basis. Projects will range from between 10 to 30 hours with the opportunity for more work based on performance and fit.
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I thru hiked the PCT this year. I would love to write about some of it.
I’d love to hear what Mike has to say about his PCT hike!
To be a Trek Writer, is it necessary to learn WordPress? For some reason it popped up soon as I logged in.