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.