Job Description
About SimpleFlying
SimpleFlying is the world’s leading aviation news website, dedicated to delivering accurate, timely, and engaging aviation-related content to millions of readers around the globe. Our mission is to provide industry professionals, aviation enthusiasts, and travelers with the latest insights, breaking news, and in-depth analysis from the world of commercial and general aviation.
As we continue to grow, we are seeking a visionary
Editor-in-Chief to lead our editorial team, shape the voice of SimpleFlying, and ensure we remain the go-to source for aviation enthusiasts and professionals worldwide.
The Role
As
Editor-in-Chief , you will be responsible for overseeing all editorial operations at SimpleFlying. You will manage a global team of writers and editors, set editorial standards, develop content strategies, and ensure the timely publication of high-quality articles that align with our mission and audience expectations. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining SimpleFlying's authority in the aviation news space while innovating new ways to grow and engage our readership.
What We’re Looking For:
- Define and uphold editorial vision, tone, and quality standards across all content.
- Recruit, manage, and mentor writers, editors, and contributors across time zones, maintaining high morale and performance.
- Develop and execute strategic content plans aligned with traffic goals, reader engagement, and revenue targets.
- Oversee daily article approval, headline crafting, fact-checking, and style consistency.
- Utilize data and performance metrics to refine content strategies and identify new editorial opportunities.
- Stay current with aviation trends, major industry news, and competitor movements to guide proactive coverage.
- Work closely with SEO teams, social media managers, and commercial departments to amplify reach and revenue.
- Manage sensitive stories, breaking news situations, and corrections with journalistic integrity and speed.
Skills We’re Looking For:
- Proven experience (5+ years) in an editorial leadership role, ideally within a digital news or niche media publication.
- Deep passion for aviation and strong familiarity with the global airline industry.
- Exceptional editing, writing, and communication skills.
- Strong understanding of SEO best practices, audience engagement strategies, and digital publishing workflows.
- Demonstrated experience managing remote, international teams.
- Highly organized, proactive, and able to handle high-pressure news cycles.
- Analytical mindset with experience using tools like Google Analytics, WordPress CMS, and SEO platforms (e.g., SEMrush, Ahrefs).
Feel Free to Include:
- A portfolio showcasing your aviation writing.
- Testimonials from clients, editors, or readers.
- Any relevant experiences.
*This is a work-from-home position.*
Job Tags
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