Americas Airlines Reporter

Job Description

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 project

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

Additional Information

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.

The successful candidate will cover major airlines, low-cost carriers, airline strategy, regulation, finance, networks, labour relations, sustainability, and market developments in the region.