SimpleFlying - Lead Editor

About SimpleFlying
SimpleFlying is the world’s largest aviation news website, focused on delivering the latest developments, trends, and analysis within the aviation industry. Our primary audience is passionate about aviation, especially commercial aviation, and we pride ourselves on providing in-depth and engaging content for enthusiasts and professionals alike.
Role Overview
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Lead Editor with a passion for commercial aviation. This role will focus on overseeing content quality, generating engaging topic ideas, and contributing to the overall content strategy for the site. As the Lead Editor, you will also write high-quality articles, mentor the editorial team, and ensure our content remains authoritative, relevant, and fresh.
What We’re Looking For:

• Lead the brainstorming and research process for new topics, ensuring the coverage of timely, relevant, and evergreen content that appeals to our aviation-focused audience.
• Review and edit articles from staff writers and contributors, ensuring all content aligns with our editorial guidelines, is factually accurate, and meets high editorial standards.
• Produce insightful and well-researched articles on key trends and developments in commercial aviation.
• Mentor and guide a team of writers, providing feedback to enhance their performance and professional growth.
• Work closely with the broader editorial and management teams to ensure alignment of content strategy with the brand’s overall vision.
• Track and analyze content performance, making adjustments to the editorial strategy as needed to maximize engagement, traffic, and audience retention.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends in commercial aviation, forming strong relationships within the industry to inform editorial decisions.

Skills We’re Looking For :

• Proven experience in editorial roles, preferably within the aviation or transportation sectors.
• Strong knowledge of the commercial aviation industry, including airlines, airports, aircraft, and related trends.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Demonstrated ability to generate creative, compelling, and SEO-friendly content ideas.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently.
• Experience with content management systems (CMS), SEO best practices, and analytics tools is a plus.

Feel Free To Include:

• Portfolio of work
• Client Testimonials
• Anything related to your experience in the industry

If you have a passion for aviation and thrive in a fast-paced editorial environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Link to our website: simpleflying.com
**This is a work from home position**