California is a place for dreams and dreamers. Always has been. Iconic pop groups have sung about the surf, movies have made the Hollywood myth a glamorous reality and California’s mountains and natural beauty have been the muse for great art.
Win your dream job
Can you capture the magic of travel? Do you have a passion for discovery? Visit California, Air New Zealand and Time Out are looking for a writer who can tell us about the best dining, entertainment and outdoor activities that California has to offer.
What you'll win
We’ll send the winner from London on Air New Zealand’s Economy Skycouch™ service to LA from Sunday May 17 to Sunday May 24. Spending a week in California with a video producer, the winner will get to report on the experience for Time Out London, through photos, videos and written words.
With Visit California as your host, you’ll have the chance to explore everything from San Francisco's art, music and dining scenes to surfing on Pismo Beach, to hiking in the LA hills and canyons. You won't be short of things to write about if you win!
How to enter
Fill in the form below and tell us in no more than 100 words: ‘What’s the one thing you dream of doing in California, and why?’
We’re looking for a writer who’s passionate about travel and can channel that passion into inspiring our readers. Your submission should be informative, funny, clever, lively and inclusive – like the ideal travel partner. It’s a tough assignment, and there can only be one winner; it could be you.