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TheTravel | Air Travel News Writer

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AI Summary

The writer will produce breaking air travel news by confirming facts with primary sources and interviewing industry experts. They are responsible for tracking article performance and collaborating with the editorial team to meet deadlines.

TheTravel is a fast-growing online travel publication, and we're looking for freelance Air Travel News Writers to cover the news that affects travelers' trips.

We're looking for reporters who go to the source. You'll confirm details with airlines and agencies, talk to affected travelers, and explain what each story means for the people flying. Journalists with an aviation or airline background are especially encouraged to apply, as are airline operations professionals who write.


What You'll Do

  • Turn breaking air travel news around quickly and accurately, then follow up as stories develop
  • Confirm facts with primary sources
  • Interview industry contacts and experts to add original reporting to every story
  • Track article performance and use the 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

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
  • Clear performance visibility and room to grow as a go-to air travel reporter

Experience and Skills

  • 3+ years of news reporting, ideally covering travel, airlines or aviation, or professional experience in the airline or aviation industry (e.g., operations, dispatch, airport operations)
  • Strong knowledge of how airlines, airports and air travel rules work
  • Proven reporting skills: 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
  • SEO knowledge and experience with a CMS are a plus

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role, please send us the following documentation by uploading it in the relevant fields below:

  • Your CV
  • A cover letter
  • At least one sample article similar in nature to the content published on TheTravel.

Our hiring team will review your application and contact you if we believe that your experience could be a match for this role.

Please note that a writing evaluation may be required as part of our application process.

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.

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