Job Announcement Newsletter Editor
Primary Function:
The Newsletter Editor leads the strategy, development, and execution of MBN’s newsletter products to grow audiences, strengthen reader engagement, and deepen relationships with subscribers. This role sits at the intersection of editorial judgment, audience development, and digital product strategy, with responsibility for curating, writing, editing, and optimizing newsletters that inform, engage, and retain readers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following tasks are considered essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions:
- Own and oversee flagship newsletter products, ensuring high editorial quality, clarity, accuracy, and consistency
- Curate, write, edit, and proofread newsletter content with strong news judgment and audience focus
- Select stories, assign topics, and collaborate with reporters and editors on content selection and framing
- Translate complex news and information into clear, engaging, and accessible formats
- Maintain consistent editorial standards for tone, style, and voice
- Develop and execute strategies to grow subscriber bases and improve engagement and retention
- Propose, launch, and manage new newsletter products aligned with audience needs and organizational priorities
- Experiment with formats, cadence, personalization, and engagement techniques to optimize performance
- Monitor industry trends and apply newsletter and email marketing best practices
- Analyze performance metrics, including open rates, click-through rates, conversions, and engagement
- Conduct research, testing, and audience analysis to refine content and distribution strategies
- Produce regular reports on campaign performance and recommend actionable improvements
- Collaborate with designers to create visually compelling layouts and clear visual hierarchy
- Partner with product, engineering, and audience teams to improve email CMS tools, workflows, and features
- Implement newsletter templates and layouts across email distribution platforms and ESPs
- Manage production schedules and daily publishing workflows to ensure timely delivery
- Coordinate cross-functional communication among editorial, product, and marketing teams
- Perform additional related duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational needs.
Other Duties:
Perform additional job-related duties and take on new responsibilities as needed based on organizational requirements and circumstances.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Candidates are required to have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, or a related field
- Minimum of 3 years of newsroom, editorial, or digital publishing experience
- Demonstrated experience writing, editing, or managing newsletters in a media environment
- Strong editorial judgment and storytelling skills
- Proficiency using analytics and performance data to inform decisions
- Experience with email service providers (ESPS) or content management systems
- Excellent written communication and collaboration skills
Preferred:
- Arabic language skills
- Experience with audience growth strategies, SEO, or digital product experimentation
- Familiarity with subscription or membership models
- Employee Acknowledgment:
MBN is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.
