Aviation Reporter

Summary

Join The Points Guy as a reporter covering the airline, aviation, and travel industries. You will write daily news stories, in-depth features, and contribute to broader editorial efforts. This role requires at least 3 years of writing and reporting experience in aviation, travel, or business, extensive industry knowledge, and a strong network of contacts. Familiarity with airline loyalty programs is strongly preferred. The Points Guy offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to shape content for a leading aviation and travel news source.

Requirements

• At least 3+ years of writing and reporting experience in aviation, travel and/or business
• 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
• Polished, confident writing and grammar skills, experience writing in AP Style
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

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 that 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with airline loyalty programs
• Interest in learning about rewards credit cards

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