Simple Flying | Editor

Valnet Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Simple Flying is the leading independent voice for aviation news and insight, offering a digital-first, free-to-read platform. We are seeking Editors who stay on top of aviation news and drive engaging, informative coverage across commercial aviation, airlines and airports, manufacturing, and industry trends.

Responsibilities include ideating topics, managing writers, editing pieces, monitoring performance, and contributing content to maintain cadence.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as an aviation writer, with a portfolio of published work.
• Strong research abilities with a talent for crafting insightful, original content.
• A deep understanding of commercial aviation trends.
• Experience with SEO and a track record of content that ranks and performs.
• A results-driven mindset and genuine interest in article metrics and audience engagement.
• Experience with a custom CMS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ideate news topics in alignment with Simple Flying's brand identity, editorial guidelines, and content strategy.
• Assign topics to writers, establish clear deadlines, edit articles and ensure accountability to support timely publication.
• Monitor article performance and strategically republish content to maintain or improve traffic performance.
• Contribute written content as needed to maintain publishing cadence and address coverage gaps.

Skills

Aviation writer experience

Portfolio of published work

Strong research abilities

Understanding of commercial aviation

SEO experience

CMS experience

Job description

Simple Flyingis the leading independent voice foraviation news and insight. Our goal is to provide a one-stop hub for all the important stories on commercial aviation, sharing the news in a simple, accessible way. We’re digital first, and all of our content is free to read and access.

We're searching for driven Editors who stay on top of aviation news and love watching their work take off. If you're passionate about shaping engaging, informative coverage across commercial aviation,airline and airport news,manufacturing, and you bringfirsthand industry knowledgeplus a knack for spotting breaking stories fast, you'll fit right in.

Responsibilities

• Ideate news topics in alignment with Simple Flying's brand identity, editorial guidelines, and content strategy.
• Assign topics to writers, establish clear deadlines, edit articles and ensure accountability to support timely publication.
• Monitor article performance and strategically republish content to maintain or improve traffic performance.
• Contribute written content as needed to maintain publishing cadence and address coverage gaps.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation that rewards strong, consistent contributors.
• A flexible schedule and a fully remote position.
• Exposure to Simple Flying's audience of 10 million monthly visitors, giving your work real reach and measurable impact.
• Clear performance visibility and the chance to grow as a top contributor.

Experience and Skills

• Demonstrated experience as an aviation writer, with a portfolio of published work.
• Strong research abilities with a talent for crafting insightful, original content.
• A deep understanding of commercial aviation trends.
• Experience with SEO and a track record of content that ranks and performs.
• A results-driven mindset and genuine interest in article metrics and audience engagement.
• Experience with a custom CMS preferred.

Simple Flying is part of the Valnet Publishing Group.

Valnet, founded in 2012, is a global digital publishing and media investment Company
that owns and operates over 25 authoritative brands across diverse verticals, including
entertainment, sports, technology, automotive, gaming, lifestyle and travel.
Valnet is committed to producing premium content, and we therefore require all our
contributors to adhere to our Editorial Standards, including a prohibition on using
Artificial Intelligence.