Newsletter Editor jobs in United States
cer-icon
Apply on Employer Site
company-logo

Fort Worth Report · 9 hours ago

Newsletter Editor

positionFort Worth, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
date3+ years exp

Fort Worth Report is seeking a newsletter editor to lead the writing and curating of stories for their flagship newsletter. The role involves editing specialty newsletters, engaging with subscribers, and developing strategies to grow their audience.

JournalismNews
Hiring Manager
Forrest Milburn
linkedin

Responsibilities

Writes the Daily Report, our morning flagship newsletter sent seven days a week, curating the best of our journalism to readers across Tarrant County. The ability to work quickly, accurately and thoughtfully with a strong sense of voice is essential
Assists in the editing of specialty newsletters written and curated by reporters, ranging in subjects from upcoming events to local school, business and government news, and obituaries
Work with audience and development teams to strategize new ways to deepen engagement in subscribers’ inboxes, nurturing their potential to become members
Help launch new newsletter products that keep us on the growth path to 250K subscribers by 2030. Test and analyze how to improve and, if needed, shut down newsletters
Work closely with the director of audience in reporting metrics that drive strategy, pivoting when needed. Enthusiasm for testing new tactics and learning is essential
Contributes to a healthy, positive and welcoming workplace culture
Understands the importance of inclusive coverage, helping the team build trust among diverse communities in our region
Travel and some nights/weekends will be required on an occasional basis
Understands and upholds the standards, ethics and mission of journalism at the Fort Worth Report

Qualification

Journalism experienceAudience engagementEmail Service ProvidersMetricsAP style knowledgeLanguage proficiencyCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsProject management

Required

At least 3 years experience in journalism, with a background showing writing, editing, audience and/or technical skills
Strong news judgement with a proven ability to fact-check and a firm grasp of AP style
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and work under deadline pressure
Must be based in or willing to relocate to Fort Worth or Tarrant County in a reasonable time frame

Preferred

Candidates who've edited, written and/or managed newsletters are preferred
Familiarity with Email Service Providers (ActiveCampaign is a plus)
A track record of using analytics and metrics (open rates, click rates, churn) to drive strategy is preferred
Proficiency in a language other than English is a plus but not required

Benefits

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Generous holiday, sick and vacation leave
Flexible work hours

Company

Fort Worth Report

twittertwittertwitter
company-logo
Fort worth report publish local journalism that is produced by, for, and about the people.
dateFounded in 2021
location
Fort Worth, Texas, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://fortworthreport.org

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$1.1M
Key Investors
American Journalism Project
2023-01-24Grant· $1.1M

Leadership Team

leader-logo
Chris Cobler
CEO and Publisher
linkedin

Recent News

PR Newswire
National and Texas Leaders Convene at the George W. Bush Presidential Center to Advance Sustainable Local News
2025-12-17
Fort Worth Report
Fort Worth Report receives $1.1 million grant from American Journalism Project to ensure long-term sustainability
2025-04-22
Company data provided by crunchbase