Middle East Broadcasting Networks is hiring: Newsletter Editor in Springfield

Newsletter Editor

Primary Function:
The Newsletter Editor leads the strategy, development, and execution of MBN's newsletter products to grow audiences, strengthen reader engagement, and deepen relationships with subscribers. This role sits at the intersection of editorial judgment, audience development, and digital product strategy, with responsibility for curating, writing, editing, and optimizing newsletters that inform, engage, and retain readers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following tasks are considered essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions:
Own and oversee flagship newsletter products, ensuring high editorial quality, clarity, accuracy, and consistency

Curate, write, edit, and proofread newsletter content with strong news judgment and audience focus

Select stories, assign topics, and collaborate with reporters and editors on content selection and framing

Translate complex news and information into clear, engaging, and accessible formats

Maintain consistent editorial standards for tone, style, and voice

Develop and execute strategies to grow subscriber bases and improve engagement and retention

Propose, launch, and manage new newsletter products aligned with audience needs and organizational priorities

Experiment with formats, cadence, personalization, and engagement techniques to optimize performance

Monitor industry trends and apply newsletter and email marketing best practices

Analyze performance metrics, including open rates, click-through rates, conversions, and engagement

Conduct research, testing, and audience analysis to refine content and distribution strategies

Produce regular reports on campaign performance and recommend actionable improvements

Collaborate with designers to create visually compelling layouts and clear visual hierarchy

Partner with product, engineering, and audience teams to improve email CMS tools, workflows, and features

Implement newsletter templates and layouts across email distribution platforms and ESPs

Manage production schedules and daily publishing workflows to ensure timely delivery

Coordinate cross-functional communication among editorial, product, and marketing teams

Perform additional related duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational needs.

Other Duties:
Perform additional job-related duties and take on new responsibilities as needed based on organizational requirements and circumstances.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Candidates are required to have:
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, or a related field

Minimum of 3 years of newsroom, editorial, or digital publishing experience

Demonstrated experience writing, editing, or managing newsletters in a media environment

Strong editorial judgment and storytelling skills

Proficiency using analytics and performance data to inform decisions

Experience with email service providers (ESPS) or content management systems

Excellent written communication and collaboration skills

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred:
Arabic language skills

Experience with audience growth strategies, SEO, or digital product experimentation

Familiarity with subscription or membership models

MBN is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.