Americas Airlines Reporter

Role Description

FlightGlobal is seeking an ambitious and well-connected Americas Airlines Reporter to join its global airlines editorial team. Reporting to the Global Airlines Editor, the role will focus on delivering exclusive news, agenda-setting analysis, and insightful coverage of the Americas airline industry across FlightGlobal’s digital and print platforms.

• Key Responsibilities:
• News & Analysis
  • Break news and deliver exclusive reporting on the US airline sector.
  • Produce sharp analysis and enterprise reporting on airline strategy, competition, fleet developments, networks, sustainability, regulation, and financial performance.
  • Cover key industry events, earnings, leadership changes, and operational developments.
  • Contribute to both digital-first coverage and longer-form editorial projects.
• Data & Research Support
  • Support the airlines team’s data-driven journalism and market analysis projects.
  • Work with editors and analysts to interpret operational, financial, and network data.
  • Contribute research and editorial support for Airline Strategy Awards coverage and related projects.
• Source Building & Industry Engagement
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with airline executives, analysts, regulators, unions, airports, and industry stakeholders.
  • Represent FlightGlobal at industry conferences, media briefings, and events.
• Collaboration
  • Work closely with the Global Airlines Editor and wider transport and aerospace editorial teams.
  • Collaborate across digital, magazine, multimedia, and special editorial projects.
  • Support coverage priorities for Airline Business Magazine where required.
  • Develop a strong understanding of the commercial aviation landscape and emerging trends.

Qualifications

• Skills & Experience
  • Experience in business, financial, transport, or aviation journalism.
  • Strong news judgement and ability to work quickly under deadline pressure.
  • Excellent writing, reporting, and analytical skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to cultivate sources and develop exclusive stories.
  • Interest in airline economics, strategy, and data analysis.
  • Ability to interpret complex industry and financial developments clearly for readers.
  • Experience working in a digital-first newsroom environment preferred.
• Personal Attributes
  • Curious, proactive, and highly organised.
  • Collaborative and comfortable working across international teams.
  • Confident engaging with senior industry stakeholders.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to editorial accuracy.
  • Passion for aviation and the global airline industry.

Company Description

This role is remote anywhere in the US.