Air Travel News Reporter — Remote, Fast-Paced

Valnet Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible schedule and remote work

Byline on 8 million monthly visitors

Growth opportunities as a go-to air-tr

Job summary

TheTravel, part of Valnet Publishing Group, is seeking freelance Air Travel News Writers to cover unfolding air travel stories for millions of readers. You will verify facts with airlines, interview industry experts, and explain precise implications for travelers.

We value reporters with aviation experience, strong sourcing skills, and the ability to deliver accurate, timely pieces under tight deadlines. Remote work is offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of news reporting, ideally covering travel, airlines or aviation.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

News reporting

Aviation knowledge

Interviewing

Deadline-driven

Journalism degree

SEO knowledge

CMS familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Tools

CMS

Job description

TheTravel, part of Valnet Publishing Group, is seeking freelance Air Travel News Writers to cover unfolding air travel stories for millions of readers. You will verify facts with airlines, interview industry experts, and explain precise implications for travelers.

We value reporters with aviation experience, strong sourcing skills, and the ability to deliver accurate, timely pieces under tight deadlines. Remote work is offered.