Remote Aviation Reporter

Summary

Join The Points Guy as a reporter to cover the airline, aviation and travel industries. As a key member of our editorial team, you will be responsible for writing daily stories, brainstorming with colleagues, and helping shape content that establishes The Points Guy as a leader in aviation and travel news.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of the airline and aviation industry along with a network of contacts and sources
• Understanding of where and how to research information and data on airlines and related topics, and whom to reach out to at individual companies or organizations for more information
• A team player who can prioritize and easily switch gears, including from rapidly produced news stories to more in-depth features according to priorities
• A passion for the airline industry and – more broadly -- travel
• Interest in learning about rewards credit cards is strongly encouraged
• Polished, confident writing and grammar skills, experience writing in AP Style
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• At least 3+ years of writing and reporting experience in aviation, travel and/or business

Responsibilities

• Write news stories ranging from breaking airline stories to more in-depth takes on the industry and the loyalty landscape
• Develop sources and search for unique stories can then be quickly reported
• Track airline and loyalty program news, then pitch, write, and edit stories based on that information
• Develop and grow a network of industry sources to get regular scoops and help pinpoint breaking news
• Assist in TPG’s broader coverage of trending travel topics as well as hotel, loyalty and credit card news

Benefits

• Health Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Bonding Benefit Program