TheTravel | Aviation Writer

Valnet Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible schedule

Remote work

Byline on major readership

Job summary

TheTravel is seeking freelance Aviation Writers with insider aviation experience. Cover airlines, airports, lounges, cabins, airline leadership and cockpit life from the traveler's perspective.

Flexible schedule, fully remote, and your byline could reach millions of readers. We welcome pilots, flight attendants, airport professionals, and aviation journalists who can bring expert insight and firsthand experience readers can’t find elsewhere.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 knowledge

Editorial writing

SEO skills

Research skills

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.