Newsletter Writer
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Job Description
The Texas Tribune is seeking a newsletter writer and strategist to lead our flagship newsletters The Brief and The Brief Weekly and oversee fastmoving news coverage for a statewide audience. This role is central to making the Tribune an even more indispensable source of nonpartisan news for Texans. Were looking for a journalist with sharp editorial judgment a deep understanding of what Texans need to know now and a strong accessible writing voice that resonates across the state. A passion for audience engagement and a knack for crafting mustread newsletters are essential.
You should apply if this sounds like you: You get email. Not just how to write one but how to make someone want to open it. You know a good subject line can make all the difference and you love the challenge of connecting with readers in their inbox. You bring voice clarity and empathy to your writing helping Texans make sense of the news that shapes their lives. You follow politics and policy closely and care deeply about making smart trustworthy journalism feel approachable and essential. You thrive in a collaborative newsroom environment and find energy in teamwork.
The Tribune has ambitious plans for our newsletters aiming to grow our audience enhance our products and discover new ways to engage readers in their inboxes. We are seeking someone who is both a strategist and a storyteller ready to help us think creatively while consistently delivering highquality journalism. If that sounds like you we look forward to meeting you!
The salary for this position starts at $65000 depending on qualifications.
Responsibilities
- Writing The Brief and The Brief Weekly curating the most important policy and politics news from The Texas Tribune.
- Strategizing how we approach breaking news and enterprise work with email.
- Working closely with fellow newsletter product leaders (The Yall The Blast) to shape and guide our collective strategy
- Leveraging analytics to monitor performance and inform newsletter strategy focusing on open rates clickthroughs and conversions
- Adjusting writing style and content based on the audience segment
- Ensuring all copy in the newsletter is clean accurate and consistent with the newsrooms voice
- Working closely with the audience and product teams to foster longterm meaningful relationships with readers
- Helping us grow audiences for Tribune email products
- Developing additional newsletters designed to reach and engage specific audiences
Qualifications
- BA/BS degree and 2 years of relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- A journalist with experience in newsletters breaking news or audience engagement who excels in a fastpaced newsroom environment
- Experience producing newsletters in Beehiiv or other email management systems
- Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment or remotely
- Skill in handling multiple tasks prioritizing and meeting deadlines
- Excellent writing reviewing and editing skills
- Strong communication and storytelling skills and the ability to research and factcheck information on your own
We know some great candidates wont check all of these boxes and we know you might bring important skills that we havent considered. If thats you dont hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.
Location
The Texas Tribune office is located in downtown Austin steps away from the Texas Capitol building. We would like the person in this position to be based in Austin but we will consider candidates who live elsewhere in Texas. We have colleagues in the organization who come into the office regularly and colleagues based in various cities throughout Texas.
Benefits
This job is fulltime and has the following benefits:
- Medical vision and dental insurance
- A cellphone stipend
- 20 days of paid time off each year
- Up to 16 weeks of paid family leave plus four weeks of additional job protection
- 401(k) matching
- Support for professional training and attending industry conferences
- Remote working flexibility
How to Apply
Submit your application by May 18th with a resume and examples of your work. Also please submit a cover letter detailing your vision for this position and how you would approach the work. We cant wait to hear from you.
The Texas Tribune is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity and building an inclusive environment for all and we encourage applicants of all identities backgrounds ages and abilities to apply. Learn more about The Texas Tribune here.
About The Texas Tribune
Heres what you should know about the Tribune. From day one weve had disruption innovation and risktaking in our DNA. Were ambitious as all get out but still have the punchaboveyourweight mentality of a spy startup. We believe we can meet the demands of our audience and our own expectations for excellence without breaking the bank or our staff. We understand not everything is a story for us we have to make choices but were always looking to expand our boundaries.
Were nonprofit because the challenging economic reality for media these days obligates us to find a different way reliable and sustainable to fund serious journalism. Were nonpartisan because we live in the United States of Confirmation Bias and we dont need to be part of the problem. We dont need to be yet another source of information affirming the voices and perspectives that are already in peoples heads. At the same time nonpartisan is not nonthinking. We call B.S. when B.S. needs to be called.
The Texas Tribune seeks to ensure that its newsroom and its news coverage reflect Texas by including a wide range of perspectives from people of different backgrounds ideologies and experiences.
Learn more about The Texas Tribune here.
Employment Type
Full Time
