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.