Job: Teen concierge
Where: Marriott Australia
Why is it important?
I've always been interested in travel journalism and so I applied for the teen concierge job where I write about places in Melbourne that I think other teens would like. I used to use Instagram for sharing photos with my friends, then I got this job and now I use it all the time, and I really know how to use things like hashtags. My stories get published on the [Marriott's] This City My Way website (thiscitymyway.com.au) and when I use Instagram I use that hashtag. The Marriott suggests some places, and I suggest others. My favourite story so far is definitely the AFL. I'm a massive fan, and I go to the Hawks. I love the atmosphere of the MCG.
What do your colleagues think?
My friends think it's an amazing opportunity because my story is going in Dolly magazine and Women's Weekly.
Unusual moment?
Because people post hashtags on Facebook and Twitter as well, my mum thought that the actual hashtags were Instagram.
She made a status on Facebook saying "Follow my hashtag on Facebook". She tagged me in the status so all my friends could see it. They were all laughing. I had to write her an instruction sheet.
How much does it cost?
Free.
Frequently Asked Questions about this Article…
The teen concierge role at Marriott Australia hires teens to write short travel pieces about places in Melbourne that other teenagers might enjoy. The stories are part of Marriott’s This City My Way content and the job is described as an opportunity in travel journalism for young people.
Isabelle Clarke is a teen concierge for Marriott Australia who writes about Melbourne spots she thinks other teens will like. She says she’s always been interested in travel journalism and contributes stories to Marriott’s This City My Way website.
Teen concierge stories are published on Marriott’s This City My Way website (thiscitymyway.com.au). Isabelle also uses Instagram to share her stories and she tags posts with the Marriott hashtag associated with the program.
Isabelle uses Instagram frequently to share photos and write-ups, and she knows how to use hashtags effectively. She tags her Instagram posts with Marriott’s program hashtag so her stories link back to the This City My Way content.
According to the article, the teen concierge role and the related content are free.
Teen concierges write about Melbourne attractions and experiences that appeal to teens. Isabelle’s favourite story so far was about the AFL and visiting the MCG to see her team, the Hawks. Marriott suggests some places and the teens suggest others.
Yes. Isabelle says her story is being published in print outlets such as Dolly magazine and Women’s Weekly, which is something her friends found exciting.
A memorable moment Isabelle shared is when her mum misunderstood hashtags and posted a Facebook status saying “Follow my hashtag on Facebook,” tagging Isabelle. Isabelle found it funny and even wrote an instruction sheet to help her mum understand hashtags.
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