Newsletter Writer/News Content Creator

News Not Noise is a Webby winning, female-founded, first-mover media company, headed by Peabody and Emmy award winning journalist Jessica Yellin. The company is dedicated to making news accessible to a busy, digital audience that includes many big-name celebrities and influential voices in politics, media, and business. The growing brand has been featured in InStyle, Glamour, Vogue, ReCode, Oprah Magazine. News Not Noise brings information, not a panic attack to a growing audience. Check us out on Instagram @JessicaYellin. We’re also on Twitter and on TikTok, Youtube and Patreon @NewsNotNoise.

News Not Noise is hiring an experienced news writer to produce news content including a short newsletter that publishes at the end of day on weekdays (6pm PT/9pm ET). This is a full time remote position.

Job Description

• Research and write a newsletter that distills the top news in a style that is smart and easy-to-understand.

• Create daily news and culture reels, videos, and stories to post on social media platforms.

• Report and develop explainers, breakdowns, look-aheads, or value-added pieces.

• Identify stories that spark curiosity and compassion, reminding us of the good in life.

• Track work by other members of the team to contribute to the newsletter and social media.

• Identify possible contributors outside the organization.

• Update newsletter email list, format daily newsletter including selecting photos/images, embedding social media assets and post.

• Work with tools to gain audience insights, boost engagement, and grow subscriptions and followers.

• Create assets for posting on social media channels.

• Attend bi-weekly editorial meetings ready to contribute and pitch ideas.

• Must work well in a team environment and be open to sharing editorial ideas.

• Be comfortable working remotely and independently while understanding deadlines.

• Familiarity with newsletter publishing software is a plus.

• 2 years journalism experience.

• Sharp news writing skills including– clear, plain language that doesn’t miss nuance.

• Excellent news judgment including discerning important stories and identifying sources.

• Familiarity with social media, trending topics and viral stories. You know it’s going to be viral before it’s viral.

• Speed, accuracy and a determination to get it done.

• An eye for the unusual, curiosity and compassion are key.

• Humble, collaborative, and fun. Sense of humor is a must!

• People of all genders, races, orientations and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.