SimpleFlying - Editor-in-Chief

Valnet Concept; New York (NY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative media company is seeking a visionary Editor-in-Chief to lead its editorial team and shape its voice. This pivotal role involves overseeing editorial operations, managing a global team of writers and editors, and maintaining high-quality content standards. The ideal candidate will have a deep passion for aviation, exceptional editing and communication skills, and a strong understanding of SEO best practices. If you're ready to drive engagement and innovate in the aviation news space, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in editorial leadership, ideally in digital news.
• Strong familiarity with the global airline industry.
• Exceptional editing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all editorial operations and manage a global team.
• Develop content strategies aligned with audience expectations.
• Utilize data to refine content strategies and identify opportunities.

Skills

Editorial Leadership

Aviation Knowledge

Editing Skills

SEO Best Practices

Team Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Tools

Google Analytics

WordPress CMS

SEMrush

Ahrefs

Job description

About SimpleFlying

SimpleFlying is the world’s leading aviation news website, dedicated to delivering accurate, timely, and engaging aviation-related content to millions of readers around the globe. Our mission is to provide industry professionals, aviation enthusiasts, and travelers with the latest insights, breaking news, and in-depth analysis from the world of commercial and general aviation.
As we continue to grow, we are seeking a visionaryEditor-in-Chiefto lead our editorial team, shape the voice of SimpleFlying, and ensure we remain the go-to source for aviation enthusiasts and professionals worldwide.

The Role

AsEditor-in-Chief, you will be responsible for overseeing all editorial operations at SimpleFlying. You will manage a global team of writers and editors, set editorial standards, develop content strategies, and ensure the timely publication of high-quality articles that align with our mission and audience expectations. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining SimpleFlying's authority in the aviation news space while innovating new ways to grow and engage our readership.

What We’re Looking For:

• Define and uphold editorial vision, tone, and quality standards across all content.
• Recruit, manage, and mentor writers, editors, and contributors across time zones, maintaining high morale and performance.
• Develop and execute strategic content plans aligned with traffic goals, reader engagement, and revenue targets.
• Oversee daily article approval, headline crafting, fact-checking, and style consistency.
• Utilize data and performance metrics to refine content strategies and identify new editorial opportunities.
• Stay current with aviation trends, major industry news, and competitor movements to guide proactive coverage.
• Work closely with SEO teams, social media managers, and commercial departments to amplify reach and revenue.
• Manage sensitive stories, breaking news situations, and corrections with journalistic integrity and speed.

Skills We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience (5+ years) in an editorial leadership role, ideally within a digital news or niche media publication.
• Deep passion for aviation and strong familiarity with the global airline industry.
• Exceptional editing, writing, and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of SEO best practices, audience engagement strategies, and digital publishing workflows.
• Demonstrated experience managing remote, international teams.
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to handle high-pressure news cycles.
• Analytical mindset with experience using tools like Google Analytics, WordPress CMS, and SEO platforms (e.g., SEMrush, Ahrefs).

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*This is a work-from-home position.*