Freelance Newsletter Writer

Working remotely on a freelance basis, the Newsletter Writer will research, write, and shape a regular email newsletter for fern, providing exclusive reporting and insights that enhance the audience's understanding of the content while building a strong community around the brand.
Key Responsibilities

Research, write, and edit a regular email newsletter aligned with fern's editorial focus
Produce exclusive reporting and behind-the-scenes pieces that complement fern's YouTube content
Translate complex topics into accessible, compelling written storytelling, optimizing for engagement

Required Qualifications

Proven experience in journalism, documentary, or factual storytelling
Strong understanding of subject-line writing and reader-retention strategies for email
Ability to simplify complex topics while maintaining accuracy
Strong research skills, including fact-checking and sourcing
Experience writing high-performing content, ideally newsletters or longform digital journalism