SimpleFlying - Editor-in-Chief

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Editor-in-Chief to lead their editorial team and drive content strategies in the aviation news sector. This pivotal role involves managing a diverse team, setting high editorial standards, and innovating ways to engage a global readership. The ideal candidate will possess a deep passion for aviation, proven leadership experience, and a strong understanding of digital publishing and SEO. If you're ready to shape the future of aviation journalism and make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in an editorial leadership role, especially in digital news.
• Experience managing remote teams and high-pressure news cycles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee editorial operations and manage a global team of writers.
• Develop content strategies and ensure timely publication of articles.

Skills

Editorial Leadership

Aviation Knowledge

Editing Skills

SEO Best Practices

Communication Skills

Team Management

Analytical Skills

Tools

Google Analytics

WordPress CMS

SEMrush

Ahrefs

Job description

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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.

The Role

As Editor-in-Chief, you will oversee all editorial operations at SimpleFlying. Responsibilities include managing a global team of writers and editors, setting editorial standards, developing content strategies, and ensuring the timely publication of high-quality articles that align with our mission and audience expectations. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining our authority in the aviation news space and innovating 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
• 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)

Optional: Please include:

• A portfolio showcasing your aviation writing
• Testimonials from clients, editors, or readers
• Any relevant experiences
• This is a work-from-home position.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries: Internet Publishing