Editor, Brew Markets (contract)

Overview
This is an interim coverage position. Hours will roughly be 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, starting September 14th and running through January 29th. Brew Markets, our Monday-Friday daily markets recap newsletter, is looking for an experienced interim editor for contract coverage from September 7th, 2026-January 19th, 2027. In this role, you’ll own the day-to-day editing and publishing of Brew Markets, ensuring the newsletter remains accurate, engaging, and on-brand. You’ll work closely with reporters, writers, and designers to shape stories, guide coverage, and maintain Morning Brew’s editorial standards. Strong editorial judgment, clear communication, and comfort working on deadline are essential.

What You'll Do

Editing and publishing Brew Markets newsletters on a regular schedule

Assigning stories to Brew Markets reporters each day

Shaping story angles, headlines, structure, and flow to maximize clarity and impact

Ensuring all content adheres to Morning Brew’s style guide, tone, and voice

Collaborating with reporters on story development and revisions

Coordinating with design and data visualization partners on charts, graphics, and visual elements

Maintaining high standards for accuracy, clarity, and readability

Managing last-minute changes and breaking news updates when necessary

Helping keep editorial workflows running smoothly during the leave period

What You'll Bring

Experience editing in a newsroom or media environment, ideally covering business, markets, or finance

Strong understanding of financial news, markets, and investing concepts

Excellent editorial judgment and attention to detail

Comfort working closely with reporters, designers, and editors under tight deadlines

Ability to manage multiple stories and priorities at once

Strong written communication skills

Fluency with online publishing tools and collaborative workflows

Calm, organized, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment

Compensation
$60-75/hr, commensurate with experience

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