Aviation Security Editor

International SOS•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Editor (AVSEC Focus) ensures the accuracy, consistency, timeliness, and editorial integrity of aviation security intelligence content produced across the MedAire and International SOS environment, which operates 24/7. The role provides governance and quality control for Aviation Security alerting, ensuring content aligns with MedAire Aviation Alert Reporting Thresholds, the AVSEC Alert Quick Reference Guide, and broader editorial standards. Working closely with International SOS analysts and editors, the Editor uses MedAire’s content management system and supports operational delivery by producing clear, consistent, actionable outputs for operational and client use. The role also contributes to continuous improvement in content quality across aviation security products.

Requirements

High proficiency in copy-editing and proofreading, particularly for time-sensitive security content.
Strong understanding of aviation security concepts, including airspace, airports, operational risk, and alerting discipline.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and actionable content.
Strong attention to detail and analytical judgement.
Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks in a 24/7 operational environment.
Advanced digital literacy, including experience with content management systems and Microsoft Office tools.
Ability to collaborate across regions, functions, and cross-functional teams.
Ability to integrate cultural sensitivity into operations, communications, and client interactions.
Significant editorial experience, ideally in a news, intelligence, or current affairs environment.
Experience working with breaking news or time-sensitive alerting environments.
Experience producing content for a professional or operational audience.
Exposure to global security issues, preferably aviation or geopolitical risk.
Experience using content management systems and structured reporting formats.
Experience contributing to content-delivery quality improvement initiatives.
Undergraduate degree in journalism, international relations, security studies, or a related field.
Fluent in English.
Ability to work a rotating shift pattern aligned with 24/7 operations, including weekends and public holidays.
Ability to support high-tempo operational periods during global aviation security events.

Nice To Haves

International experience and multimedia exposure.
Additional training or certification in aviation security, intelligence, or risk analysis.
Additional languages.

Responsibilities

Edit and publish aviation security alerts, advisories, and assessments in line with AVSEC thresholds and editorial standards.
Apply the AVSEC Alert Quick Reference Guide to ensure correct alert staging, formatting, and lifecycle continuity.
Serve as a quality gatekeeper for AVSEC content, preventing duplication and misclassification.
Draft and edit short advisories about breaking aviation security events and ensure timely delivery to clients.
Ensure aviation security outputs are consistent across service lines and aligned with MedAire standards.
Maintain alignment, to a certain extent, with International SOS editors and regional security teams.
Follow daily workflows, publishing timelines, and operational requirements.
Provide editorial feedback and support, including structured feedback, to Security Specialists and analysts.
Support training and development of team members to improve content quality and reporting standards.
Respond to client queries related to aviation security content as required.
Provide editorial oversight across written and multimedia content formats.
Collaborate with global editorial, aviation, and regional security teams to ensure alignment and consistency.
Use editorial judgement to prioritise, escalate, and manage content during fast-moving or high-impact aviation security events.
Build working relationships across teams and regions, communicate proactively, and support collaboration in high-pressure environments.
Produce clear, concise, well-structured outputs tailored to operational and client needs.
Use the CMS and operational tools to manage and deliver aviation security content in line with required standards.