Newsletters Director
1 month ago
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Job Description
The Washington Post is looking for an experienced, analytical and experimental journalist to serve as Newsletters Director.
Newsletters are an important and intimate way for Post audiences to connect with our journalism. The person who fills this leadership position within the Audience department will be vital to ensuring that each Post newsletter keeps the privilege of inbox space, and our readers' needs, in mind.
The ideal candidate has substantial experience, using data, in developing strategies for newsletter products that maximize opportunities to reach new audiences and readers. The successful applicant will also be a confident leader who can inspire a talented roster of newsletter writers and editors to continually experiment with form and content. This role reports to one of two deputy heads of audience strategy.
Responsibilities:
Strategize and execute on the best ways to deliver The Washington Post's journalism directly to subscribers.Develop and launch newsletter products to engage new audiences and meet audience growth targets.Drive growth, engagement and subscriptions with our inbox products.Analyze audience data and clearly communicate actionable insights to newsletter writers and editors on the team and around the newsroom.Harness our journalists' abilities to develop a loyal audience through their voice and quality reporting, subject-matter expertise or curation.Manage a team of two high-performing newsletter strategy editors who work both directly on newsletters and collaborate closely with writers and editors across The Post.Work with colleagues around the newsroom and the commercial side to maximize revenue and sponsorship opportunities.
Preferred qualifications:
At least 8 years of professional newsroom experience, with at least two of those years in a leadership or strategy-focused position.Cutting-edge understanding of newsroom analytics and audience data.A passion for personality-led, voice-driven, informative and engaging newsletters.Demonstrated expertise in newsletter best practices and a track record of consistently identifying opportunities for experimentation and synthesizing user feedback.A well-developed point of view on how best to understand audience needs, discover what builds habit, develop a subscription strategy and what makes receiving a newsletter fun or essential.A collaborative mindset and the ability to team up with partners in Product, Engineering and Marketing to strengthen our products and tools.
This position is based in our Washington, D.C., newsroom.
Interested candidates should upload a cover letter outlining their qualifications and vision for the role, along with a résumé, to our jobs portal. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, but those received by Aug. 11 will be prioritized. The cover letter should be addressed to Deputy Head of Audience Christina Macholan.
Compensation and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is: $122, $204, The actual salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.
Compensation and Benefits
Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey:
Competitive medical, dental and vision coverageCompany-paid pension and 401(k) matchThree weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leaveNine paid holidays and two personal days20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parentRobust mental health resourcesBackup care and caregiver concierge servicesGender affirming servicesPet insuranceFree Post digital subscriptionLeadership and career development programs
Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.
The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed.
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