[Hiring] Editor II @AOPA

Role Description

This position is open to remote work.

The Features Editor creates a high volume of general aviation-related content across all AOPA media channels, with an emphasis on writing for print and online. An authoritative voice on general aviation, the Features Editor provides context about GA news and advocacy efforts, introduces readers to interesting people in the GA community, inspires them with ideas for how to get more fulfillment out of flying, shares wisdom on ownership and proficiency-related topics, and gives our audience vicarious access to a wide range of general aviation aircraft. Working in coordination with photographers, videographers, and designers, the Features communicates the vision for a story and produces the right content for the right medium.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, minimum of five years of multi-channel media experience.
• Private pilot certificate.
• Instrument rating or demonstrated commitment to learning (e.g. additional endorsements or ratings).
• Knowledge of grammar.

Requirements

• Ideation (15%):
  • Pitches stories independently according to AOPA’s organizational priorities and the interests of our audience.
  • Derives story ideas and insight from personal flying experiences, aeronautical knowledge, familiarity with companies and communities within general aviation, and understanding of major issues affecting general aviation.
  • Participates in collaborative brainstorming, including expressing thoughts clearly, using active listening, and checking for understanding.
  • Exercises news judgment to evaluate potential stories, using resources to determine the appropriate focus of a story.
  • Collaborates with Media staff and other departments on AOPA initiatives.
• Reporting (30%):
  • Maintains contacts within the aviation community to learn of news and developments.
  • Gathers information using standard journalistic reporting methods, including research, interviews, and observation.
  • Covers a range of topics, including human interest stories about the aviation community, aircraft reports, and aircraft ownership.
  • Flies oneself and others in GA aircraft for travel and aircraft evaluation.
  • Coordinates and travels with photographers and videographers.
  • Adapts to change; maintains composure and reprioritizes as needed.
• Writing and content creation (30%):
  • Delivers pitched and assigned stories for print and online daily, weekly, and monthly as needed.
  • Produces engaging, original content employing standard newswriting techniques.
  • Drives AOPA’s thought leadership with well-supported opinion.
  • Checks facts appropriately to verify accuracy.
• Planning, editing, and production (25%):
  • Collaborates with art staff to align design and photo choices with text.
  • Edits for accuracy and style.
  • Exercises editorial judgment in reviewing freelance submissions.
  • Coordinates scheduling and coverage for assigned topics or series.

Benefits

• Flight Training (earn your Private Pilot License for free) & Annual Flight Proficiency Program.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance is available for employees and their dependents the 1st of the month following their start date.
• Flexible Spending Plans.
• Health Savings Plan with employer contribution (for eligible participants).
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match, and annual discretionary supplemental employer contribution.
• Company paid Short and Long-term Disability Insurance.
• Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D insurance with the option to buy up.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 17 days accrued during first year.
• Paid Holidays: 12 holidays.
• Personal days: 3 (prorated based on hire date).
• Volunteer day: 1 (prorated based on hire date).
• Paid Parental Leave.
• AOPA Membership.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness Program (earn medical insurance premium discounts).
• Gym Reimbursement Program.
• Supplemental insurance options (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity).
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Discount on AOPA swag.
• Business casual dress code.