General Aviation Writer & Storyteller

Nashville Public Radio; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight Training (Private Pilot License

Annual Flight Proficiency Program

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with company-m

Paid Time Off

Job summary

AOPA seeks an Aviation Writer to produce high-volume, engaging GA content for magazines and the website. You’ll pitch stories, conduct interviews, and craft print/online pieces, collaborating with photographers and editors to ensure accuracy and compelling visuals.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with 3+ years in multi-channel media, and a sport pilot certificate. Office in Frederick, MD with travel to GA events and shoots.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, minimum of three years of multi-channel media experience.
• Sport pilot certificate or above.
• Knowledge of grammar. Familiarity with AP and/or Chicago style.

Responsibilities

• Ideation: pitches stories independently according to organizational priorities.
• Reporting: gathers information using standard journalism methods including interviews and observation.
• Writing and content creation: delivers stories for print and online daily, weekly, and monthly.
• Editing and production: collaborates with art staff to align design and photo choices with text; edits for accuracy and style.
• Secondary functions: supports storytelling across platforms, may appear on camera, may oversee a series or topic.

Skills

Multi-channel media experience

Sport pilot certificate

Grammar knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

AP style

Chicago style

Job description

AOPA seeks an Aviation Writer to produce high-volume, engaging GA content for magazines and the website. You’ll pitch stories, conduct interviews, and craft print/online pieces, collaborating with photographers and editors to ensure accuracy and compelling visuals.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with 3+ years in multi-channel media, and a sport pilot certificate. Office in Frederick, MD with travel to GA events and shoots.