About this role
TheTravel is a fast-growing online travel publication, and we're looking for freelance Air Travel News Writers to cover the news that affects travelers' trips.
We're looking for reporters who go to the source. You'll confirm details with airlines and agencies, talk to affected travelers, and explain what each story means for the people flying. Journalists with an aviation or airline background are especially encouraged to apply, as are airline operations professionals who write.
What You'll Do
- Turn breaking air travel news around quickly and accurately, then follow up as stories develop
- Confirm facts with primary sources
- Interview industry contacts and experts to add original reporting to every story
- Track article performance and use the results to sharpen future work
- Follow TheTravel's Editorial Guidelines and work with the Lead Editor to implement feedback quickly
- Meet tight deadlines and submit consistently
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation for strong, consistent performers
- A flexible schedule and fully remote work
- Your byline in front of 8 million monthly visitors
- Clear performance visibility and room to grow as a go-to air travel reporter
Experience and Skills
- 3+ years of news reporting, ideally covering travel, airlines or aviation, or professional experience in the airline or aviation industry (e.g., operations, dispatch, airport operations)
- Strong knowledge of how airlines, airports and air travel rules work
- Proven reporting skills: sourcing, interviewing and verifying facts
- Ability to work quickly under deadline without sacrificing accuracy
- Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field, or equivalent experience
- SEO knowledge and experience with a CMS are a plus