Join the Coaster101 Team

Love roller coasters, theme parks and sharing your experiences online? We’re looking for passionate creators to help tell the stories of the amusement industry through writing, video and social media.

Coaster101 isn’t just a website. It’s a community of enthusiasts creating content for readers and social media followers around the world. Whether you’re breaking news, filming a ride queue walk-through or sharing your latest park trip, this is your chance to grow your voice in the coaster space.

Interested once you learn more? Use the form at the bottom of this page to apply for a position. 

Perks and benefits of joining the Coaster101 team:

• Share your work with a large, engaged audience with 41k+ monthly website visitors and a combined social media following of 87K+
• Build your personal brand and portfolio
• Gain access to media events and industry experiences
• Collaborate with a passionate, creative team
• Develop real-world skills in writing, video and social media

While these are volunteer roles, many of our contributors have used Coaster101 as a launchpad, whether that’s growing their audience, building a resume or gaining experience in digital media.

Who we’re looking for:

• Love roller coasters and theme parks
• Regularly visit parks and enjoy sharing your experiences
• Have a strong sense of what makes content engaging
• Are reliable and able to contribute consistently
• Are open to feedback and collaboration
• At least 21 years old

Coaster101 creator opportunities:

Below are examples of roles we’re looking for, but this list is not exhaustive.

Writers and Bloggers

The backbone of Coaster101. Writers contribute articles such as:

• Trip reports and park reviews
• News and announcement coverage
• Opinion pieces and rankings
• Interviews and feature stories

Contributors typically publish a few posts per month, with flexibility to do more during peak season.

Social Media Creators

Help bring Coaster101 to life across platforms. This role is perfect for someone who:

• Stays on top of trends across Instagram, X, Facebook and TikTok
• Enjoys engaging with the coaster and theme park community
• Can quickly share news, reactions and content from the site
• Has a strong sense of what performs well on social

Video Creators

Capture the energy of parks through video. We’re looking for creators who can:

• Film coaster POVs (when permissible/following park rules) and park experiences
• Create short-form content (Instagram Reels, TikToks and YouTube Shorts)
• Cover media events and conduct interviews
• Edit engaging, high-quality videos

Visual Creators and Graphic Designers

Bring parks to life through photos and visuals. This includes:

• Ride and park photography
• Social media visuals and thumbnails
• Creative content that enhances storytelling

Guest Contributors

Not ready to commit long-term? No problem. If you have a great idea for a post or video, we’d still love to hear from you. Guest contributions are a great way to get started with Coaster101.

Apply using the form below. We can’t wait to hear from you!

How to Apply:

Ready to get started? Use the application form below to tell us about yourself and share examples of your work. This could be writing samples, videos, social media accounts or anything else that shows your creativity. Bonus points if you include a content idea you’d love to create for Coaster101.

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