Full-Time

Skift seeks a hotel reporter in the UK

January 13, 2025

Posted by Chris Roush

Skift (verb) – origin: Nordic languages – meaning: Shift; transformation.
As the daily homepage for the world’s largest industry, we are the leading news source for travel executives. We’ve proven ourselves as the information and intelligence brand at the center of it all, monitoring the ever-evolving transformation into the future of travel.
Every day, our award-winning team of journalists provides pivotal media insights on key travel sectors – with marketers, strategists and technologists top of mind. In doing so, we decipher and define global travel trends through a combination of news, research, conferences, exclusive interviews, strategic sector-focused newsletters, and more.
We are the leading travel news outlet – on a journey to better understand the world’s largest industry.

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 is a fully distributed global company, valuing innovation, inclusivity, and a passion for the travel industry. Our culture thrives on creativity, open-mindedness, and continuous learning. We gather together at least twice a year, fostering a sense of community and collaboration.
If you are passionate about travel, have a keen eye for industry trends, and possess excellent reporting skills, join us! Help shape the narrative of the evolving travel experiences landscape and contribute to Skift’s reputation as a leader in travel intelligence.
To apply, go here.

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