TheTravel | Air Travel News Writer
About The Position
TheTravel is seeking freelance Air Travel News Writers to report on news affecting travelers’ trips. The role involves going to primary sources, confirming details with airlines and agencies, speaking with affected travelers, and explaining the impact of each story on people flying. Candidates with aviation or airline backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply, including airline operations professionals who write. Writers will produce timely, accurate breaking news coverage, follow up as stories develop, and use article performance to refine future work. They will follow TheTravel’s Editorial Guidelines and work with the Lead Editor to implement feedback. The role offers competitive compensation for strong, consistent performers, a flexible schedule, fully remote work, a byline reaching 8 million monthly visitors, performance visibility, and room to grow as a go-to air travel reporter. Applicants should submit a CV, cover letter, and at least one sample article similar to content published on TheTravel. 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 Valnet’s Editorial Standards, including the prohibition on using artificial intelligence.
Nice To Haves
- Aviation or airline background, including airline operations experience.
- 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 each story 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 consistently.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation for strong, consistent performers.
- Flexible schedule.
- Fully remote work.
- Byline in front of 8 million monthly visitors.
- Clear performance visibility and room to grow as a go-to air travel reporter.
