TheTravel | Flight Attendants

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Fully remote

8M monthly readers

Build aviation profile

Job summary

TheTravel is seeking freelance Aviation Writers who can share first-hand cabin life insights, rules, onboard service, and crew life from the traveler’s perspective. Remote work is supported, and you’ll join a fast-growing publication.

Ideal candidates include current or former flight attendants or aviation professionals with strong research and reporting skills. You’ll publish original stories, meet deadlines, and help readers reach aviation expertise.

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 CMS experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Pitch and write original stories on cabin rules, onboard service and crew life.
• Turn airline and cabin news around quickly and meet tight deadlines.
• 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

Journalism experience

SEO knowledge

CMS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field

Tools

CMS (e.g., WordPress)

Job description

TheTravel is a fast-growing online travel publication, and we’re looking for freelance Aviation Writers who know life in the cabin from the inside.

You’ll give readers first-hand insight into cabin rules, onboard service and crew life, always from the traveler’s point of view. We especially welcome current and former flight attendants, pursers, cabin crew managers and in-flight service professionals who can share expert insight and experience that readers can’t find anywhere else.

What You'll Do

• Pitch and write original stories on cabin rules, onboard service and crew life
• Turn airline and cabin news around quickly and meet tight deadlines
• 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.