Newsweek is hiring a
Director

Summary

Join Newsweek as a strategic Director of Newsletters to lead our operation to all new heights. This position would take on a team that has overseen explosive growth; Newsweek’s newsletter readership has climbed more than 500% over the past year. We’re looking for someone who can take us even further, finding new ways to grow while also bringing focus to retention, engagement and entrepreneurial thinking that balances editorial integrity with business potential.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in managing newsletter operations or digital content strategy in a media organization
• Proficiency with email service providers (ESPs) such as SailThru, Mailchimp, or similar platforms
• Strong understanding of newswriting, content principles and audience engagement
• Proficient in using analytics tools to measure performance and drive data-informed decisions
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and build strong relationships with editorial, marketing, and product teams
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive newsletter strategy aligned with our editorial vision and business objectives
• Lead and mentor a team of newsletter writers and producers
• Monitor and analyze newsletter performance metrics
• Use data-driven insights to continuously improve content, delivery, and subscriber engagement
• Collaborate with editorial teams to create compelling, high-quality content that drives engagement and retention
• Develop and execute strategies to grow newsletter subscribers, including organic and paid acquisition tactics, partnerships, and promotional campaigns
• Utilize segmentation, personalization, and A/B testing to optimize content and marketing messages for maximum reader engagement and retention
• Work closely with product, marketing, and sales teams to integrate newsletters into broader audience and revenue strategies
• Be prepared to work alongside producers as needed to write, edit or schedule campaigns