Courier Newsroom, Inc.

Managing Director of Growth + Revenue, National 📍 Remote (U.S.-based) | 💼 Full-Time | 💰 $195,000.00 Join Courier Newsroom - an organization that drives journalism and empowers communities. At Courier Newsroom, we’re reinventing local media to inform and empower communities through impactful reporting. Our mission is rooted in civic engagement and equity—and we’re growing fast. We are presently looking for a Managing Director of Growth + Revenue, National. COURIER Newsroom is committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and lived experiences. We strongly encourage women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and those from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to break down barriers and ensure every team member feels seen, heard, and supported. Topline: COURIER is building the largest independent, mission-driven media network in America — and we are looking for a bold leader to help scale our National Division. COURIER seeks a Managing Director to lead COURIER’s high-growth, high-visibility, high-impact national division, who will possess and implement a clear vision and strategy to measurably grow audience reach, engagement, brand loyalty, and monetization across the COURIER national brand and product suite. Managing a team of producers, editorial staff, and creative professionals, this executive-level role will serve as a “mini-CEO” responsible for revenue generation, metrics reporting, high-level partnerships, and product oversight spanning national newsletters, video, podcasts, and social accounts. The ideal candidate is a strategic builder and creative operator who thrives at the intersection of content, audience growth, and monetization, has strong instincts for both talent and market-aligned product and partnership opportunities, is obsessive about data-driven decision-making, and is excited to help scale a fast-growing media organization with national impact. Role & Responsibilities: - Strategic Leadership & Vision - Lead big-picture product strategy for COURIER’s national newsletter, web, social video, and podcast content - Direct the planning and execution of a division-wide strategic plan with division, team, and individual level KPIs - Establish a compelling and consistent voice and visual brand across COURIER’s national newsletter, video and podcast products, social content, and events - Be an external representative and ambassador of COURIER within the media, civic, and advocacy sectors; including at public events, speaking engagements, and other strategic opportunities for the company and division - Sit on COURIER’s executive leadership team and report to directly to the CEO, as well as to the organization’s Board of Directors - Monetization & Growth - Collaborate with the CRO and revenue team to develop and deploy national product, events, grassroots fundraising, and other monetization strategies - Ensure all national products demonstrate mission, brand, and market fit through measurable audience growth, engagement, and revenue generation - Identify external partnerships, talent, and product acquisition opportunities to advance COURIER National’s growth, revenue, and impact objectives - Oversee the experimentation and scale of data-driven strategies to convert social audiences into email subscribers, grassroots members, and merchandise sales - Assist national team leaders with setting and reporting on growth and revenue KPIs for all products and department projects - Operational, Team Management, and Leadership - Manage COURIER’s national division, including editorial, comms, marketing, and creative - Track industry trends and identify opportunities for cross-publishing, distribution, and other collaborations - Set and manage teams to annual and quarterly growth and marketing goals/KPIs for COURIER’s national content production team and product suite - Manage an annual 7-figure operating budget, including monthly, quarterly and annual division-wide and product-specific P+L reports - Oversee COURIER national division budget and planning process - Drive insights and provide data intelligence to the CEO through weekly reporting to track progress to goal across all KPIs - Manage high-level national content, talent, platform, and business partnerships The Ideal Candidate Will Have Some or All of the Following: - Experience & Expertise - Minimum of 8 years of experience in media or politics with at least 5 years in a high-level leadership position overseeing a marketing, content, or editorial team - Strong background in political or advocacy media or marketing - Strong knowledge of social media platforms and the changing media industry - Strong knowledge of best practices in social, video and audio publishing - Deep mission and values alignment - Skills & Leadership Capabilities - A passion for people management and development, and an ability to navigate relationships with external talent and contractors - Ability to identify talent and bring creative concepts to market from ideation to execution - Experience hiring and leading teams to produce video, podcast, or social products that grow audiences and revenue streams - Ability to effectively communicate with internal stakeholders and maintain strong relationships with external talent and contractors - Entrepreneurial leader who has the vision, chops and drive to bring COURIER’s National division to the next level - Monetization & Revenue Knowledge - Experience with platform monetization, revenue generation, or grassroots fundraising is required - Experience with ad sales for content series on YouTube or other platforms is a major plus This position starts with a base salary of $195,000 and a generous benefits package. Courier Newsroom offers the following benefits: - Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 paid holidays a year - An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Full suite of health benefits - $500 home office reimbursement - 401k - Flexible working arrangements Courier Newsroom is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, those with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ community are strongly urged to apply. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical conditions. #LI-REMOTE Location Remote, New York (Remote) Department COURIER National Employment Type Full-Time Minimum Experience Senior Executive Compensation $195,000.00

Director, People & Culture 📍 Remote (U.S.-based) | 💼 Full-Time | 💰 $120,000 Join Courier Newsroom - an organization that drives journalism and empowers communities. At Courier Newsroom, we’re reinventing local media to inform and empower communities through impactful reporting. Our mission is rooted in civic engagement and equity—and we’re growing fast. We are presently looking for a Director, People & Culture to oversee People & Culture and help build an accountable, high-performing, and creative workplace rooted in equity and inclusion. COURIER Newsroom is committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and lived experiences. We strongly encourage women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and those from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to break down barriers and ensure every team member feels seen, heard, and supported. RESPONSIBILITIES This role will shape the company’s people strategy, support leadership in building strong teams, and ensure systems, policies, and practices scale with the organization. Talent Acquisition Lead and continuously improve the company’s recruitment strategy to attract and hire exceptional talent. - Optimize sourcing strategies and hiring processes to ensure strong, diverse candidate pipelines - Maintain clear, consistent, and accessible recruitment practices across the organization - Leverage technology and systems to improve efficiency and transparency in hiring - Partner closely with hiring managers to support thoughtful, mission-aligned hiring decisions Culture, DEI & Internal Communications Cultivate a culture that is inclusive, transparent, and mission-driven. - Embed equity and inclusion across all People & Culture practices, from recruitment through retention - Lead culture initiatives that strengthen belonging, collaboration, and accountability across a distributed workforce - Develop internal communications practices that ensure clarity, transparency, and alignment across teams - Plan and facilitate bi-monthly company All Hands and other opportunities for team connection Performance Management & Professional Development Design and manage systems that support employee growth, feedback, and accountability. - Lead the full-cycle performance management process, including goal setting, feedback, and evaluations - Support managers in effective people management, coaching, and employee relations - Equip managers with tools, training, and frameworks to effectively lead teams - Develop frameworks that encourage continuous feedback and high performance - Build and scale professional development programs for staff and managers - Identify opportunities for organization-wide learning, leadership development, and skill building Compensation & Benefits Develop and maintain fair, competitive compensation and benefits programs that support employee wellbeing and retention. - Develop and maintain compensation frameworks and salary bands - Partner with leadership on compensation planning, promotions, and leveling decisions - Oversee benefits programs and regularly evaluate offerings to support staff wellbeing and organizational competitiveness Employee Relations Provide guidance and leadership on employee relations matters to ensure fair, consistent, and legally compliant practices. - Support managers in navigating employee relations challenges and workplace concerns - Lead sensitive conversations, investigations, and conflict resolution when needed - Ensure consistent and equitable application of company policies Union Relations With SVP of Operations, serve as a liaison between the company and the union. - Represent the organization in union negotiations - Support implementation and ongoing management of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) - Partner with leadership to ensure compliance with union agreements and effective labor-management relationships People Systems, Data & Compliance Ensure People & Culture systems operate effectively, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable regulations, while enabling a data-informed approach to people operations. - Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws - Oversee the company’s PEO and HR systems, regularly evaluating tools and vendors to ensure they meet organizational needs - Maintain clear policies, documentation, and operational standards - Track and analyze people data (hiring, retention, engagement, etc.) to inform leadership decisions Staff Safety & Organizational Risk Partner with Operations and Technology leadership to ensure staff have the training, policies, and tools needed to operate safely in a complex external environment. Courier Newsroom offers the following benefits: - Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 paid holidays a year - An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Full suite of health benefits - $500 home office reimbursement - 401k - Flexible working arrangements Courier Newsroom is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, those with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ community are strongly urged to apply. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical conditions. Location United States (Remote) Department People and Operations Employment Type Full-Time

Producer, Daily News 📍 Remote (U.S.-based) | 💼 Full-Time | 💰 S70,000-80,000/year Join Courier Newsroom - an organization that drives journalism and empowers communities. About COURIER: COURIER is a pro-democracy news network dedicated to building a more informed, engaged, and representative America. We reach audiences where they are online with factual, values-driven news and analysis. Our eleven local newsrooms and national brand provide Americans with news centered on the people and policies that affect their lives. Our reporting is primarily produced for social media platforms and online channels where our audiences spend their time, with an emphasis on video, graphics, and skimmable newsletters to inform and engage our audience in the ways they consume information today. COURIER Newsroom is committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and lived experiences. We strongly encourage women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and those from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to break down barriers and ensure every team member feels seen, heard, and supported. About the role: We’re looking for a creative, news and politics-obsessed, full stack Producer to serve as showrunner for mid-to-long form daily news content from COURIER. You’ll work closely with talent – selecting stories, building the daily run-of-shows, writing set-ups, managing recording sessions, quickly editing and publishing to YouTube and podcast platforms, drafting copy and creating thumbnails, and selecting soundbites and editing clips for social media. Key responsibilities: Showrun: COURIER’s daily news and politics content - Own the day-to-day production. - Collaborate on editorial – helping to choose top stories, researching and writing the run-of-shows, and helping to shape the tone and POV - Work directly with talent to structure and adapt each episode for podcast and YouTube - Collaborate with editors and social team to cut for clips, shorts, and other platform-native assets - Book and coordinate guest appearances (e.g., reporters, insiders, creators) and prep them for appearances - Manage recordings – ensuring quality audio and video for all talent and guests Experience: - Have 5+ years of experience producing daily news or politically-focused media for broadcast tv, podcast, or long-form digital media.. - Have worked in or around politics, journalism, or campaigns. - Are an exceptional writer, editor and story-shaper. - Know what makes a story stick on YouTube, TikTok, and podcast platforms - Can quickly turn around a basic edit. Experience using Descript and Premiere Pro is highly preferred. - Can create a compelling thumbnail. Photoshop and Canva experience is highly preferred. - Can write clickable headlines and draft clear and accurate copy. - Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative production environment and are great at keeping things moving - Are deeply aligned with COURIER’s progressive mission. Courier Newsroom offers the following benefits: - Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 paid holidays a year - An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Full suite of health benefits - 401k - Flexible working arrangements #LI-Remote Location Remote, New York (Remote) Department COURIER National Employment Type Full-Time Compensation $70,000-$80,000

Freelance Reporter & Content Producer 📍 Remote (U.S.-based) | 💼 Part-Time, 20 hours/week through Dec. 31, 2026 | 💰 $32 per hour | Independent contractor (1099) Join Courier Newsroom - an organization that drives journalism and empowers communities. At Courier Newsroom, we’re reinventing local media to inform and empower communities through impactful reporting. Our mission is rooted in civic engagement and equity—and we’re growing fast. We are presently looking for a Freelance Reporter & Content Producer. The freelance reporter and content producer we’re seeking will provide reporting and social media content creation services on specific editorial programs focused on issues such as climate change, SNAP cuts, school vouchers, clean energy, data centers, and key state and local elections. This is a project‑based engagement with defined weekly deliverables. COURIER Newsroom is committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and lived experiences. We strongly encourage women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and those from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to break down barriers and ensure every team member feels seen, heard, and supported. Scope of Services As directed by the company: - Produce approximately 3–4 pieces of original, social‑first reporting per week on assigned topics related to state and local politics, policy, and civic life, across a variety of states. - Develop and pitch story ideas that align with COURIER’s pro‑democracy, impact‑driven narratives and with the editorial priorities of relevant state newsrooms. - Report and write clear, accurate, engaging stories, including explainers, accountability pieces, and human‑centered features for news-averse audiences. - Conduct research, interviews, and fact‑checking, including outreach to impacted community members, subject‑matter experts, elected officials, candidates, and advocates. - Create social content—including graphics, captions, and short‑form video—using COURIER’s creative platforms. - Produce presenter‑led videos featuring the consultant as on‑camera talent, tailored to social platforms. - Final review with editorial leads on assigned work to incorporate feedback in deliverables. - Contribute to basic documentation of work, including logging stories and content when published. - Use basic collaboration platforms such as Google Drive to receive assignments, share drafts, and deliver final work product. The weekly mix of services and assignments will be set with COURIER and may be adjusted by mutual agreement during the engagement. Ideal Consultant Profile We’re looking for someone who:​ - Has substantial experience as a reporter, ideally in political or public‑affairs journalism, with familiarity with state‑level politics in more than one region. - Is comfortable generating original story ideas, interviewing sources, and translating complex policies into clear coverage for largely news-averse social media–based audiences. - Is comfortable on camera and adept at adapting stories into short‑form video and other social‑friendly formats. - Can reliably deliver multiple pieces of high‑quality reporting each week in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment. - Is values‑driven and aligned with COURIER’s mission; experience with campaign‑style content is a plus. The consultant will remain an independent contractor, responsible for their own taxes and not eligible for employee benefits. Courier Newsroom is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, those with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ community are strongly urged to apply. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical conditions. #LI-REMOTE Location United States (Remote) Department Editorial Employment Type Contractor Compensation $32 per hour

HOUSTON NEWSLETTER EDITOR 📍 Remote (U.S.- TX based) | 💼 Full-Time | 💰 $65k - $75k Join Courier Newsroom - an organization that drives journalism and empowers communities. Who We Are At COURIER, we empower people and communities to connect with the news, opportunities, and issues impacting their lives. We believe that giving local journalists stronger platforms, access to audience data, and opportunities to grow with (not against) changing social and online media trends can significantly impact civic participation in a state—and build a healthier democracy from the ground up. Through original reporting, news curation, presenter-led videos, and approachable explainers, we’re passionate about making the news real—and interesting—to our audience. We’re a rapidly growing team with new ideas on how to break through the political noise in an evolving media landscape—that includes social media platforms with zero fact-checks—and inspire people to take action. We think a lot about ways to build trust and deepen engagement with passive news consumers who typically get most of their news and information from social media and via newsletters. Our values-driven newsrooms work to highlight the forces that shape our lives while calling attention to the impacts of policy-making and political action on the local level. COURIER Newsroom is committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and lived experiences. We strongly encourage women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and those from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to break down barriers and ensure every team member feels seen, heard, and supported. COURIER is currently seeking a Houston-based Newsletter Editor to join our Texas newsroom. Job Description COURIER Texas is hiring for a Newsletter Editor who will help grow our flagship email product for the Houston region—ensuring it delivers an approachable blend of local news, political coverage, and lifestyle stories—while also developing their own branded product, all in service of driving subscriber growth and long-term engagement. The right person brings a deep understanding of the impact of local reporting and storytelling—someone who knows which issues matter most, and how to tell those stories in ways that move people to act. This person will be responsible for: - Writing and curating content for a regional newsletter (which will publish up to five times a week) alongside an additional product or series aimed at reaching a niche audience - Working with COURIER’s newsletter department leaders to experiment with different ways to market and grow their subscriber lists - Using audience feedback and engagement metrics such as click rates to refine content strategy and improve reader satisfaction. The Newsletter Editor will also collaborate with COURIER Texas’ Senior Newsletter Editor to think about ways to expand the reach of their products, which will include producing presenter-led videos and other multimedia content for Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, or other social platforms. The ideal person understands that A/B testing and audience segmentation are just as important as finding the right stories to tell, and may even have a history of executing similar audience-focused products that successfully drove revenue. They also know that a successful newsletter is more than great content—it includes thinking about audience growth, developing a marketing strategy, and using audience insights to drive long-term engagement. In addition to managing and evolving our flagship newsletter, the Newsletter Editor will also be asked to pitch, pilot, and launch a new niche product / series; publish originally reported, wire or Creative Commons articles to the newsroom’s website; and update the homepage regularly. We’re a fully remote team, but applicants must live in the Houston area. This person will be a member of the Newsletter Department, and will report to COURIER Texas’ Senior Newsletter Editor. Duties include but are not limited to: - Write and curate web stories to build our flagship newsletter, ensuring it’s engaging, informative, and aligned with audience needs - Own newsletter growth and retention, experimenting with different marketing strategies to expand our subscriber base. - Analyze audience data (open rates, click-through rates, subscriber trends) and implement A/B testing, audience segmentation, and other optimizations to improve performance. - Pitch, pilot, and launch new niche products - Lead initiatives aimed at better understanding our audience, such as polls and surveys, and utilizing those learnings to inform content strategy - Develop distribution strategies to ensure the newsletter(s) reaches new audiences, including cross-promotions, partnerships, and organic growth tactics. - Edit and publish wire, freelance, and content partnership content - Film and edit presenter-led videos and/or voice-overs for multimedia content that publishes on the newsroom’s social platforms in order to market the newsletter - Create simple graphics, such as headline and quote cards, in Canva The ideal candidate will have: - A passion for building long-term engagement with a target audience by way of a news or cultural product. - Experience in newsletter writing, editing, or production, ideally in a newsroom, media organization, or audience-driven content role. - Strong writing and editing skills, with at least 3+ years of audience-centered reporting in the Houston metro - Willingness to be on camera - Familiarity with using email analytics and performance metrics, including the ability to analyze open rates and click-through rates, to optimize content accordingly - Experience using an email service provider such as Mailchimp, Substack, Sailthru, Campaign Monitor, or similar tools - An eagerness to collaborate with other Newsletter Editors within our network to share best practices and learnings - The ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary stakeholders across the company, including members of the social, marketing, and revenue teams - Familiarity with tools like Canva, Capcut, Descript, etc., to support social content production - A strong grasp on AP style. - The ability to manage multiple editorial projects in a fast-paced environment. Courier Newsroom offers the following benefits: - Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 paid holidays a year - An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Full suite of health benefits - $500 home office reimbursement - 401k - Flexible working arrangements COURIER Newsroom is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, those with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ community are strongly urged to apply. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical conditions. #LI-Remote Location Harris County, Texas (Remote) Department Community Employment Type Full-Time Compensation $65k - $75k DOE

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The Content Management Consultant & Editor we’re seeking will be an experienced project manager and editor, ideally with a background in communications, political campaigns, public relations, or marketing, to provide content management and editing services for specific editorial programs focused on underwritten editorial products. This engagement is structured around a defined scope of services and deliverables within a set timeframe, not a staff position. - Develop and maintain a clear understanding of the goals, requirements, and priorities for assigned editorial programs. - Draft and update concise program one‑pagers that outline key elements, expectations, deliverables, and collaborators. - Edit original reporting to ensure clarity, accuracy, and alignment with program needs and COURIER’s mission. - Coordinate with state communications hub partners on a scheduled basis to gather and document priority messaging and project needs. - Communicate a summary of these priorities to the internal team, review and edit content to ensure alignment, and track and report distributed content back to each hub. - Maintain content tracking documents and simple dashboards, including status, publication details, and performance indicators to deliver periodic reports. - Review performance metrics for assigned content using tools such as Emplifi, and summarizing key takeaways in periodic updates. - Prepare short written updates and reports that describe how assigned programs are progressing against stated goals. - Use collaboration platforms such as Slack, Asana, and Google Drive to receive direction, share drafts, and deliver work products. Qualifications - Significant editing experience, ideally in political or public‑affairs journalism. - Experience with fundraising, sales, marketing, public relations, or political campaign communications. - Strong project manager and consultant, handling multiple assignments efficiently in a deadline‑driven environment. - Comfortable working with coverage that translates complex policies and political dynamics into clear, approachable content for news-averse social and digital audiences. - Values‑aligned with COURIER’s mission to strengthen democracy, hold powerful actors to account, and highlight solutions. Requirements - The consultant will remain an independent contractor, responsible for their own taxes and not eligible for employee benefits. Benefits - Compensation: $40-$45 per hour

HOUSTON NEWSLETTER EDITOR 📍 Remote (U.S.- TX based) | 💼 Full-Time | 💰 $65k - $75k Join Courier Newsroom - an organization that drives journalism and empowers communities. Who We Are At COURIER, we empower people and communities to connect with the news, opportunities, and issues impacting their lives. We believe that giving local journalists stronger platforms, access to audience data, and opportunities to grow with (not against) changing social and online media trends can significantly impact civic participation in a state—and build a healthier democracy from the ground up.  Through original reporting, news curation, presenter-led videos, and approachable explainers, we’re passionate about making the news real—and interesting—to our audience. We’re a rapidly growing team with new ideas on how to break through the political noise in an evolving media landscape—that includes social media platforms with zero fact-checks—and inspire people to take action.  We think a lot about ways to build trust and deepen engagement with passive news consumers who typically get most of their news and information from social media and via newsletters. Our values-driven newsrooms work to highlight the forces that shape our lives while calling attention to the impacts of policy-making and political action on the local level. COURIER Newsroom is committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and lived experiences. We strongly encourage women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and those from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to break down barriers and ensure every team member feels seen, heard, and supported. COURIER is currently seeking a Houston-based Newsletter Editor to join our Texas newsroom.  Job Description COURIER Texas is hiring for a Newsletter Editor who will help grow our flagship email product for the Houston region—ensuring it delivers an approachable blend of local news, political coverage, and lifestyle stories—while also developing their own branded product, all in service of driving subscriber growth and long-term engagement. The right person brings a deep understanding of the impact of local reporting and storytelling—someone who knows which issues matter most, and how to tell those stories in ways that move people to act. This person will be responsible for: - Writing and curating content for a regional newsletter (which will publish up to five times a week) alongside an additional product or series aimed at reaching a niche audience - Working with COURIER’s newsletter department leaders to experiment with different ways to market and grow their subscriber lists - Using audience feedback and engagement metrics such as click rates to refine content strategy and improve reader satisfaction.  The Newsletter Editor will also collaborate with COURIER Texas’ Senior Newsletter Editor to think about ways to expand the reach of their products, which will include producing presenter-led videos and other multimedia content for Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, or other social platforms. The ideal person understands that A/B testing and audience segmentation are just as important as finding the right stories to tell, and may even have a history of executing similar audience-focused products that successfully drove revenue. They also know that a successful newsletter is more than great content—it includes thinking about audience growth, developing a marketing strategy, and using audience insights to drive long-term engagement. In addition to managing and evolving our flagship newsletter, the Newsletter Editor will also be asked to pitch, pilot, and launch a new niche product / series; publish originally reported, wire or Creative Commons articles to the newsroom’s website; and update the homepage regularly. We’re a fully remote team, but applicants must live in the Houston area. This person will be a member of the Newsletter Department, and will report to COURIER Texas’ Senior Newsletter Editor.  Duties include but are not limited to:  - Write and curate web stories to build our flagship newsletter, ensuring it’s engaging, informative, and aligned with audience needs - Own newsletter growth and retention, experimenting with different marketing strategies to expand our subscriber base. - Analyze audience data (open rates, click-through rates, subscriber trends) and implement A/B testing, audience segmentation, and other optimizations to improve performance. - Pitch, pilot, and launch new niche products - Lead initiatives aimed at better understanding our audience, such as polls and surveys, and utilizing those learnings to inform content strategy - Develop distribution strategies to ensure the newsletter(s) reaches new audiences, including cross-promotions, partnerships, and organic growth tactics. - Edit and publish wire, freelance, and content partnership content  - Film and edit presenter-led videos and/or voice-overs for multimedia content that publishes on the newsroom’s social platforms in order to market the newsletter - Create simple graphics, such as headline and quote cards, in Canva The ideal candidate will have: - A passion for building long-term engagement with a target audience by way of a news or cultural product. - Experience in newsletter writing, editing, or production, ideally in a newsroom, media organization, or audience-driven content role. - Strong writing and editing skills, with at least 3+ years of audience-centered reporting in the Houston metro - Willingness to be on camera - Familiarity with using email analytics and performance metrics, including the ability to analyze open rates and click-through rates, to optimize content accordingly - Experience using an email service provider such as Mailchimp, Substack, Sailthru, Campaign Monitor, or similar tools - An eagerness to collaborate with other Newsletter Editors within our network to share best practices and learnings - The ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary stakeholders across the company, including members of the social, marketing, and revenue teams - Familiarity with tools like Canva, Capcut, Descript, etc., to support social content production  - A strong grasp on AP style. - The ability to manage multiple editorial projects in a fast-paced environment. Courier Newsroom offers the following benefits: - Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 paid holidays a year - An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Full suite of health benefits - $500 home office reimbursement - 401k - Flexible working arrangements   COURIER Newsroom is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, those with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ community are strongly urged to apply. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical conditions. #LI-Remote Location Harris County, Texas (Remote) Department Community Employment Type Full-Time Compensation $65k - $75k DOE