MakeUseOf freelance News Writer covering timely technology news across hardware, software, entertainment, and smart home topics. Producing SEO - compliant articles under tight news - cycle deadlines.
About the role
- Freelance air travel news writer covering breaking airline and aviation developments for TheTravel, a global digital travel publication. Interviewing sources, verifying facts, and explaining impacts on travelers.
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 industry contacts, experts, and affected travelers
- Add original reporting to every story
- Track article performance and use results to sharpen future work
- Follow TheTravel's Editorial Guidelines
- Work with the Lead Editor to implement feedback quickly
- Meet tight deadlines and submit consistently
Requirements
- 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
- CV
- Cover letter
- At least one sample article similar in nature to content published on TheTravel
- A writing evaluation may be required as part of the application process
- Must adhere to Valnet's Editorial Standards, including a prohibition on using Artificial Intelligence
Benefits
- Competitive compensation for strong, consistent performers
- A flexible schedule
- 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
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