The Britannica Group owns two of the world’s most valuable and trusted sources of knowledge: Encyclopaedia Britannica and Merriam-Webster. Britannica has been operating since 1768, and Merriam-Webster since 1831, and these digital-first brands now serve a global audience of more than 200 million users a month and over 14 million newsletter subscriptions – with reference and lifestyle content, games and interactive features.
Editor, Newsletters
Location
United States
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
Not specified
Job Description
Job Title: Editor, Newsletters
About the Company
The Britannica Group owns two of the world’s most valuable and trusted sources of knowledge: Encyclopaedia Britannica and Merriam-Webster. Britannica has been operating since 1768, and Merriam-Webster since 1831, and these digital-first brands now serve a global audience of more than 200 million users a month and over 14 million newsletter subscriptions – with reference and lifestyle content, games and interactive features.
About the Role
Britannica is looking for an Editor to help launch and run a new daily newsletter debuting later this year. This role owns the full editorial operation of the brand — from calendar planning through publication.
The Editor will work closely with a broader team of newsletter editors while taking day-to-day responsibility for the execution, quality, and growth of their title. The ideal candidate brings strong editorial judgment, sharp writing and editing skills, and experience managing freelance contributors to maintain a consistent, high-quality publishing cadence.
Location: Remote
Key Responsibilities
- Own the editorial vision and execution of a daily newsletter, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and a consistent brand voice
- Develop and manage monthly editorial calendars, balancing evergreen, timely, and curiosity-driven content
- Edit and oversee daily newsletter editions and web articles from pitch through publication
- Manage freelance writers, providing clear briefs, constructive feedback, and editorial direction
- Uphold rigorous editorial standards across fact-checking, research integrity, and style
- Partner with growth, product, and sales teams to support newsletter performance and strategic goals
- Use project management tools to track deadlines, workflows, and contributor progress
- Contribute to editorial meetings with timely, relevant ideas and ongoing content strategy
Job Requirements
- 5+ years of professional writing and editing experience, preferably in science, technology, or explanatory journalism
- Experience producing email newsletters or digital editorial products
- Demonstrated ability to manage contributors and oversee content pipelines
- Strong editorial judgment and meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
- Experience working with project management tools and digital publishing systems
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Work From Home
- 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 represents a variety of life experiences and points of view. All backgrounds and cultures are welcomed.
