Junior Newsletter Editor (Project-Based)

About BuzzFeed, Inc.

BuzzFeed, Inc. (Ticker: BZFD) is home to the best of the internet. Across food, news, pop culture, and commerce, our brands drive conversation and inspire what audiences watch, read, buy, and obsess over next. Born on the internet in 2006, BuzzFeed, Inc. is committed to improving it: providing trusted, quality, brand-safe news and entertainment to hundreds of millions of people; making content on the internet more inclusive, empathetic, and creative; and inspiring our audience to live better lives. We'll continue to recruit the best founders and creators to join us in this mission, with more additions like HuffPost to come.

Business Area: Content
Job Category: Editorial
Hourly: $30.00

Union Status: Non-Union 

BuzzFeed Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We reserve the ability to adjust the final compensation for this role based on the final candidate's experience, skillset, certifications, and geography.

The Role

BuzzFeed is seeking a contract Junior Newsletter Editor to join our growing team. Newsletters are one of our most direct connections to our audience, and this role is perfect for someone who loves writing, experimenting with content formats, and thinking strategically about audience engagement. 

The Junior Newsletter Editor will be responsible for producing high-quality, engaging sends across multiple newsletters each week, managing everything from subject lines to curation. The ideal candidate is equal parts writer, editor, and strategist — with a knack for blending brand voice, data insights, and creative instincts into content readers look forward to opening. This is an NYC-based position with 1-2 days in the office.

You Will

• Write and deploy 13 newsletters per week with consistent quality, tone, and brand voice.
• Produce 3 additional monthly sends, ensuring they align with audience expectations and company goals.
• Edit subject lines with minimal guidance, demonstrating fluency in BuzzFeed’s voice and tone.
• Use ESP (Email Service Provider) platforms to build, manage, and segment campaigns.
• Apply basic HTML skills (or willingness to learn) to edit and troubleshoot newsletter templates.
• Use basic Photoshop skills to create or modify newsletter assets as needed.
• Monitor and analyze newsletter performance metrics to refine strategy and maximize engagement.
• Execute A/B tests to optimize subject lines, content structure, and overall performance.
• Create mockups for sold advertising campaigns, collaborating with sales and design teams as needed.

You Have

• 2+ years of experience in newsletters, digital media, or content production.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Familiarity with ESP platforms.
• A comfort level with (or eagerness to learn) basic HTML and Photoshop.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple recurring deadlines.
• An interest in analytics, testing, and optimization.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to partner with editorial, design, and sales teams

In lieu of a traditional cover letter, please include a response to the following with your application:

• Tell us the newsletters you subscribe to and why. 
• Create 3 subject line options for this post.
• Include links to any relevant previous work, social media profiles, or portfolios.

Life at BuzzFeed, Inc.

We celebrate inclusion and are committed to equal opportunity employment. We are  proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category.

You can expect:

• A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth through work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning @ BuzzFeed team, our Employee Resource Groups, and more