Role: Editor, Newsletters
The Britannica Group owns two of the world’s most valuable and trusted sources of knowledge: Encyclopaedia Britannica (established 1768) and Merriam-Webster (established 1825). Now, as digital-first brands, they serve a global audience of more than 2 billion users on the web, apps, and social media.
Encyclopædia Britannica is a global educational publisher with products that promote knowledge and learning. We provide timely, relevant, and trustworthy information and instructional products used in schools, universities, homes, libraries, and workplaces throughout the world. Britannica's mission is the same today as it's been since its first encyclopedia was published: to create products that inspire confidence, with content people can trust.
Responsibilities: The newsletter editor will be a top-notch writer and skilled editor who will help guide and shape the newsletter efforts of Britannica and Merriam-Webster. This is a key role for our budding newsletter business, a central figure who will drive day-to-day efforts for a number of our highest-profile campaigns.
Specifically, the newsletter editor will be responsible for writing and editing multiple newsletters under the guidance of the editorial director. They will be a high-energy individual capable of consistently producing copy with creativity and flair on a broad range of topics. Furthermore, they will have a commitment to editorial quality, standards, and ethics, and know how to craft compelling reader experiences to build dedicated, engaged audiences.
The editor will also be a collegial partner capable of working across both editorial and business-focused teams (marketing, product, design, and technology) towards a common goal of success. They should be a font of ideas who prioritizes experimentation and analytics, regularly iterating on our offerings to better engage our readers. Finally, they will share a deep passion for Britannica’s mission as a foundation for the world’s knowledge.
Location: Chicagoland/Hybrid/Light Travel *Can be fully remote for out of state candidates.
Qualifications:
- At least 3+ years writing and editing for newsletters at a major publication.
- At least 10+ years of experience as a professional writer and editor.
- A strong portfolio of past newsletter work.
- Ability to use Google Analytics or another leading metrics tool.
Skills & knowledge:
- Superior writing and editing skills.
- Proven ability to author multiple newsletters simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Comfortable working with e-mail service providers, including building and updating templates and deploying sends.
- Understanding of audience analytics and how to leverage metrics to grow and engage audiences.
- Excellent collaboration skills, and the ability to interact with a variety of stakeholders across multiple departments
- A wide range of knowledge and curiosity.
Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume as one document. Encyclopædia Britannica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Britannica strives to provide its users with trustworthy, verified information in a constantly changing world. We aspire to fulfill that mission with a diverse, multigenerational workforce who represent a variety of life experiences and points of view. All backgrounds and cultures are welcome.
