Editor, Newsletters
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
• 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
• 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.
Apply Now
Apply Now
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
• 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
• 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.
Apply Now
Apply Now