At Morning Brew Inc., we mix what you need to know with our unique brand of wit to attract, and build real relationships with, the next generation of business leaders. We speak to them like people, ensuring they get the context and insight needed to make decisions every day. Loyalty and trust are our most valuable currencies.
Whether scrolling, reading, watching, or listening, our audience trusts us for credible, entertaining business content that makes an impact on their personal and professional lives.
The Morning Brew team is clever, creative, and growing fast. Want in? Read on.
OVERVIEW
Morning Brew is seeking an Editorial Director to oversee our three consumer-facing newsletters: Morning Brew (the flagship daily business news newsletter), Brew Markets (a daily markets and investing newsletter), and The Playbook (our newest publication—a weekly newsletter for aspiring real estate investors). They have large, loyal followings and our aim is to deepen and expand each newsletter’s relationship with its readers by adding an Editorial Director to lead the charge. This role will also be a key decision maker in future consumer-facing newsletter launches.
Think of the Editorial Director as the conductor of this literary orchestra. Responsibilities include…
– Working with editors of Morning Brew, Brew Markets, The Playbook (Real Estate Investing Newsletter) to drive, protect, and execute the editorial vision for each newsletter
– Ensuring stylistic consistency across the publications and maintaining a high bar for quality
– Serving as the liaison with stakeholders across the company (product, design, tech, revenue, and growth)
– Managing staff (writers, editors, and copyeditors) and resources across publications
– Manage launch process for any upcoming consumer newsletters that the company decided to launch
– Providing editing support to newsletter teams when necessary. Not afraid to roll up your sleeves.
– Pushing our publications forward, both editorially and from a product lens
This position will report to the President of Morning Brew Inc. and will work closely with the Editor at Large, who is the previous executive editor of the consumer newsletters.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will be a newsroom leader with at least five years of experience as an editor, preferably in newsletters and with a focus on business, money, entrepreneurship, investing and work. They will have a firm grasp of the media business as well as strong editorial skills, such as editing and news judgement. We will be looking for candidates with a product orientation and a record of using data to guide decisions. Working well with other people is a must.
Also a must: The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Morning Brew’s style: witty but not cringe, informative but never dry, and, above all, memorable. This is rare opening to work on the most beloved business news newsletters in the world and we want someone who has a strong connection to our brands.
Morning Brew is based in New York City and local candidates will be given strong preference, remote applications may be considered.
OTHER KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS
– Act as the voice of our consumer newsletter audiences internally. Protect the editorial and content experience while working with other teams to drive monetization and growth.
– Enforce editorial and content policies and approaches across all consumer newsletters. Including but not limited to making sure we consistently write in our brand voices and that we choose the stories most firmly within our aperture.
– Identify and execute on opportunities for reporters and teams to collaborate with consumer content franchises, multimedia teams, professional (b2b) franchises, and external partners in ways that will further serve our consumer NL audiences.
– Understand where the news and media industries are headed. Be open and interested in operating publications that do not adhere directly to anyone else’s playbook.
COMPENSATION $140,000 *Final offers for this job will be made within the parameters of the salary range provided, commensurate with experience. Total offer package to include benefits highlighted under our perks section below.
WHAT ELSE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Character and integrity rank pretty high on the list. Our team is guided by our core values:
HOW WE TREAT EACH OTHER
• Respectful Candor: We believe that engaging in timely, constructive, and open discourse is an act of respect that makes for a more transparent and productive work environment.
• Empathy: We establish a strong partnership of trust with our co-workers and partners. We build human connections in order to understand each other.
• Inclusivity: We strive to celebrate and welcome people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Differing perspectives help us make better decisions and have more fulfilling experiences.
HOW WE TREAT OUR WORK
• Curiosity: We learn every day through deliberate inquiry and exploration. We re-examine assumptions to be a better company, offer better products, and become better colleagues.
• Accountability: We celebrate our successes and own our failures. Taking responsibility for our actions allows us to learn from our experiences.
• Bias Toward Action: We know speed matters in business so we embrace quick and calculated risk-taking. We understand that many actions are reversible and therefore we are solutions-oriented, even when facing obstacles and challenges.
• Challenger Mentality: We don’t allow ourselves to be comfortable with our success. We are hungry to become the best and create more value for our audience.
• Clarity of Purpose: We understand the “why” in our work, which helps us to operate at our highest level of performance and efficiency.
PERKS
While being surrounded by a bunch of cool people who look great in crewnecks is its own reward, we have plenty more to offer:
Brew’s HQ: Pick an adjustable standing desk or cozy corner and load up on free coffee (duh) and snacks at our new two-story office space in NYC’s Flatiron District.
401(k) employer match: We want to help you prepare for the future, now.
⚕️ Premium health, vision, and dental plans: Your health matters!
Mental health benefits: Personalized plans and programs to promote your mental well-being.
Extra help when you need it: Including a care concierge, plus free access to One Medical and the Calm app.
Family planning: Want to join #brewparents? Generous paid parental leave and fertility coverage for eligible employees.
☕️ Employee Resource Groups: Black Coffee, LGBTQ Brew, AAPI Brew, Cafe Con Leche, Chai Latte, She Espresso, Disabili-teas, and Grounded
️ Gym and workout class reimbursements: It pays to be healthy.
Annual learning credit: Want to learn something new? We’ll reimburse you.
Morning Brew Inc. is deeply committed to fostering a transparently inclusive workplace environment, and people of color, women, people with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQIA+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Our company-wide mission is to reach very diverse audiences, and so, we are committed to having teams and leaders that reflect this mission.