Sample Job Description
About the Role
We're looking for an Editorial Producer to own the daily production of our news briefing—a trusted digest that reaches thousands of engaged readers every morning. You'll bring editorial judgment, news instinct, and operational excellence to a fast-paced production cycle that demands consistency, accuracy, and voice. This role sits at the intersection of journalism and audience engagement, requiring both strong writing skills and platform fluency.
Key Responsibilities
- Curate and select the most relevant stories daily from multiple news sources and industry feeds
- Write compelling summaries and original analysis that reflect our editorial perspective and audience needs
- Draft daily briefings with a consistent voice that balances information delivery with editorial insight
- Fact-check content and verify claims using research tools and fact-checking resources
- Edit briefings to meet editorial standards for accuracy, tone, and balance
- Format and publish content to our CMS and newsletter platform with attention to branding and design consistency
- Schedule distribution across email, social media, and other channels to maximize reach
- Monitor engagement metrics and reader feedback to continuously improve content and format
Required Qualifications
2-4 years of experience in digital journalism, editorial production, or content curation
Proven ability to write clean, engaging copy on tight deadlines
Strong news judgment and ability to identify stories that resonate with specific audiences
Familiarity with newsletter platforms and content management systems
Experience with digital analytics and using data to inform editorial decisions
Preferred Qualifications
Background in journalism or media studies
Experience managing multi-platform content distribution
Familiarity with email marketing best practices and engagement optimization
Tools & Platforms
Grammarly, Perplexity, Google Fact Check Explorer, Beehiiv, Purple Publish, ConvertKit, Buffer, Google Analytics