TheTravel | Aviation Writer

Valnet Inc.; New York (NY); Remote; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Fully remote

Byline exposure

Job summary

TheTravel, a fast-growing online travel publication, seeks freelance Aviation Writers who know the industry from the inside. Cover airlines, airports, lounges, cabins and flight deck life, bringing expert insight from a traveler's point of view.

Pitch original stories, provide sharp aviation analysis, and follow Editorial Guidelines under the Lead Editor. Remote work is supported with flexible scheduling and exposure to 8 million monthly visitors byline.

Qualifications

• 3+ years covering aviation as a journalist or writer.
• Deep knowledge of airlines, airports and the commercial aviation industry.
• Frequent flyer with first‑hand experience of airports, lounges and cabins.
• Strong research and reporting skills.
• SEO knowledge and CMS experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Pitch and write original stories on airlines, airports, lounges, cabins, executives and pilots.
• Bring an expert read to aviation news: what changed, why it matters, and what it means for travelers
• Track article performance and use the results to improve future work
• Follow TheTravel's Editorial Guidelines and work with the Lead Editor to implement feedback quickly

Skills

Aviation journalism

Research skills

SEO knowledge

CMS experience

Airline knowledge

Tools

CMS

Job description

TheTravel is a fast-growing online travel publication, and we're looking for freelance Aviation Writers who knows the industry from the inside. You'll cover airlines, airports, lounges, cabins, airline leadership and life on the flight deck, always from the traveler's point of view. We especially welcome pilots, flight attendants, airline and airport professionals, and aviation journalists who can bring expert insight and first‑hand experience that readers can't find anywhere else.

What You’ll Do

• Pitch and write original stories on airlines, airports, lounges, cabins, executives and pilots
• Bring an expert read to aviation news: what changed, why it matters, and what it means for travelers
• Track article performance and use the results to improve future work
• Follow TheTravel's Editorial Guidelines and work with the Lead Editor to implement feedback quickly

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation for strong, consistent performers
• A flexible schedule and fully remote work
• Your byline in front of 8 million monthly visitors
• A platform to build your profile as a recognized aviation expert

Experience and Skills

• Professional experience in aviation or 3+ years covering aviation as a journalist or writer
• Deep knowledge of airlines, airports and the commercial aviation industry
• Frequent flyer with first‑hand experience of airports, lounges and cabins
• Strong research and reporting skills
• SEO knowledge and experience with a CMS are a plus

TheTravel 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.