AO Takes America

Project Overview

Millions of AO readers look at places on our web site, submit new ideas, and visit our hidden gems every year. Adventurers are a way for Atlas Obscura to tap into this on-the-ground presence, engaging directly with people heading out to the places on the Atlas and generating new content with fresh perspectives. The project is designed to be flexible and can be bundled alongside other jobs or internships.

Ideal Adventurer

• Deeply curious and motivated to explore the world around them
• Genuinely addicted to wonder and learning, with a strong interest in uncovering unusual or overlooked stories
• A people person who enjoys talking to others and learning what inspires them
• Interested in understanding the unique perspective or angle behind places, communities, and ideas
• Self-directed and comfortable exploring independently
• Interested in self-publishing on our platform, which has long been a UGC platform and now has some new better tools for publishing.
• Excited about Atlas Obscura and interested in interacting with our team about what else we might offer in our product to help more people find, create, and share wonder

What Adventurers Gain

• Published contributions on Atlas Obscura
• Portfolio of fieldwork, storytelling, and content
• Connection to a national network of wonder-obsessed fellow adventurers and a broader audience