Newsletter Editor, The New Yorker

The New Yorker is a multi-platform media enterprise, spanning print, digital, audio, video, and live events. Founded in 1925, The New Yorker is considered by many to be the most influential magazine in the world, renowned for its in-depth reporting, political and cultural commentary, fiction, poetry, humor, and cartoons. In addition to the weekly print magazine, The New Yorker has become a daily digital destination for news and cultural coverage by its staff writers and other contributors. In print and online, The New Yorker stands apart for its commitment to truth and accuracy, for the quality of its prose, and its insistence on exciting and moving every reader. To see all New Yorker job openings, visit newyorker.com/careers.

Job Description

Location:

New York, NY

The Newsletter Editor is responsible for maintaining and evolving The New Yorker’s suite of e-mail newsletters. The Editor works collaboratively with other members of the newsletter department and cross-functionally with other departments to develop and execute The New Yorker’s newsletter strategy and to create newsletters that best serve The New Yorker’s goals. As such, the Editor must possess excellent writing, editing, and organizational skills; experience producing and deploying e-mail newsletters; and a deep fluency in the issues regularly covered by The New Yorker. This is a Guild position.

The successful candidate will have experience editing editorial newsletters; fluency in basic HTML, content management systems, and email service providers; and a deep familiarity with content testing approaches and strategies. Experience working with a consumer brand focused on subscriber conversion and retention is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Independently and reliably oversee multiple editorial newsletters, which may include writing, commissioning, and editing original content; curation, production and deployment; and analytics.
• Stay current on everything The New Yorker publishes in order to creatively deliver top-tier reader experiences in the in-box, with the primary goal of deepening engagement.
• Play a key role in operations for the flagship daily newsletter, including editorial planning, communication with stakeholders, writing and editing, fact-checking, production, and A/B testing.
• Edit copy for fit, context, and style, and insure that copy is error-free, with an eye to maintaining the consistency of a product’s editorial tone and coverage.
• Work collaboratively across the newsroom to understand editorial priorities and respond to developing stories. Conceptualize, solicit, and edit contributions from staff members across the organization.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with audience development, email strategy, consumer marketing, and product partners on initiatives related to the evolution and refinement of New Yorker newsletter strategy.
• Identify opportunities to broaden the reach of our newsletter program.
• Other project- and content-management tasks relevant to the team.
• Additional duties as required, or as assigned by manager.
  
  

Skills and Qualifications:

• Five to seven years in a journalism role; experience with e-mail newsletters required.
• A deep understanding of the media landscape and a strong news sense.
• Ability to lead multiple projects at once and work in a fast-paced environment.
• A demonstrated ability to write engaging copy across a range of topics.
• Excellent communication skills and experience working collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Experience juggling multiple deadlines per day and reacting to the demands of the news cycle.
• Knowledge of newsletter best practices, both established and emerging.
• Strong familiarity with analytics and comfort using data to inform decision-making.
• Strong familiarity with basic HTML and Adobe creative suite.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ambitious, proactive, and a quick learner.
• A strong knowledge of and interest in the style and voice of The New Yorker.
• Willingness to work occasional early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
  
  

The expected base salary range for this position is from $80,000 - $90,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.

What happens next?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.

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