TheTravel | Air Travel News Writer
About The Position
TheTravel is hiring freelance Air Travel News Writers to report on news that affects travelers’ trips. Writers are expected to confirm details with airlines and agencies, speak with affected travelers, and explain the practical impact of each story on people flying. Candidates with aviation or airline experience, including airline operations professionals who write, are especially encouraged to apply. Writers will produce accurate, timely breaking-news coverage and follow stories as they develop. They will use primary sources, interview industry contacts and experts, monitor article performance, and apply feedback from the Lead Editor while following TheTravel’s Editorial Guidelines. The role requires consistent submissions and the ability to meet tight deadlines. The position offers competitive compensation for strong, consistent performers, a flexible schedule, fully remote work, bylines reaching a stated audience of 8 million monthly visitors, and performance visibility with room to grow as an air travel reporter. Applicants should submit a CV, cover letter, and at least one relevant writing sample. A writing evaluation may be required. TheTravel is part of Valnet Publishing Group, which requires contributors to follow its Editorial Standards, including a prohibition on using Artificial Intelligence.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of news reporting experience, ideally covering travel, airlines, or aviation; alternatively, professional experience in the airline or aviation industry, such as operations, dispatch, or airport operations.
- Strong knowledge of how airlines, airports, and air travel rules work.
- Proven reporting skills, including sourcing, interviewing, and verifying facts.
- Ability to work quickly under deadline without sacrificing accuracy.
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Adherence to TheTravel’s Editorial Standards, including the prohibition on using Artificial Intelligence.
Nice To Haves
- Aviation or airline background.
- Professional airline or aviation operations experience combined with writing ability.
- SEO knowledge.
- Experience with a content management system (CMS).
Responsibilities
- Turn breaking air travel news around quickly and accurately, then follow up as stories develop.
- Confirm facts with primary sources, including airlines and agencies.
- Interview affected travelers, industry contacts, and experts to add original reporting.
- Explain what air travel news means for people flying.
- Track article performance and use results to sharpen future work.
- Follow TheTravel’s Editorial Guidelines and work with the Lead Editor to implement feedback quickly.
- Meet tight deadlines and submit work consistently.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation for strong, consistent performers.
- Flexible schedule.
- Fully remote work.
- Byline exposure to 8 million monthly visitors.
- Clear performance visibility and room to grow as a go-to air travel reporter.
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Career Level
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