Junior Hotel Reporter

Skift, the leading media brand at the center of the global travel industry, is seeking an enterprising reporter to dominate coverage of the worldwide hotel sector. This role combines daily news reporting, exclusive scoops, and deep analysis that helps shape the conversation around one of travel's most crucial sectors.

The Opportunity

You'll join our editorial team to break news and deliver distinctive analysis on everything from brand strategy at major chains like Accor and IHG, development deals for independent luxury hotels, and innovation at lifestyle boutiques. Your coverage will serve Skift's influential audience of C-suite executives, strategists and decision-makers across the hospitality industry.

Some of What You'll Do

• Break exclusive news and generate scoops on hotel companies, trends, and deals for Skift.com
• Develop and maintain a strong source network of industry executives and insiders
• Produce sharp analysis connecting industry developments to larger economic and consumer trends
• Contribute to Skift's flagship hotel industry newsletter, Daily Lodging Report, and other editorial newsletters, podcasts, dataviz, and products
• Collaborate with our global editorial team to identify opportunities for cross-beat coverage
• Represent Skift at its own and other industry events and conferences
• Other tasks as required

The Experience You Bring

• 3+ years of business journalism experience, with demonstrated ability to break news and cultivate sources
• Track record of delivering compelling enterprise stories and analysis
• Strong understanding of business fundamentals and ability to analyze corporate strategy and performance
• Experience covering hospitality/travel sector preferred but not required
• Excellent writing and analytical skills with ability to make complex topics accessible
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, remote-first environment
• Additional languages a plus
• Willingness to travel as needed

How You Work

• Have a keen eye for stories that matter to our sophisticated audience
• Think creatively about new formats for telling stories
• Work collaboratively with the senior hospitality editor and other colleagues
• Navigate confidential information and sources with integrity
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity about the business of travel

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape coverage at travel's most influential media brand
• Collaborative, remote-first culture focused on innovation and a fast metabolism

Bonus Point

• Knowledgeable and passionate about the travel industry

Personality/Attitude/Culture

Skift's culture is diverse, very cohesive and full of people who love what they do and bring the best of them to work. We are remote but very connected and caring about each other.

How to get a job at Skift?

How To Apply

PLEASE SEND US A COVER LETTER ALONG WITH YOUR RESUME when you apply through our application system.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Skift celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our goal for our team and our culture is to reflect the diversity of travelers around the globe. We welcome applicants from all life experiences and encourage members of traditionally underrepresented backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ people.

Here's What You Can Expect Next

If you apply and are selected to interview, a Skift team member will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect