Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.

Job Title: Editor, Newsletters About the Company The Britannica Group owns two of the world’s most valuable and trusted sources of knowledge: Encyclopaedia Britannica and Merriam-Webster. Britannica has been operating since 1768, and Merriam-Webster since 1831, and these digital-first brands now serve a global audience of more than 200 million users a month and over 14 million newsletter subscriptions – with reference and lifestyle content, games and interactive features. About the Role Britannica is looking for an Editor to help launch and run a new daily newsletter debuting later this year. This role owns the full editorial operation of the brand — from calendar planning through publication. The Editor will work closely with a broader team of newsletter editors while taking day-to-day responsibility for the execution, quality, and growth of their title. The ideal candidate brings strong editorial judgment, sharp writing and editing skills, and experience managing freelance contributors to maintain a consistent, high-quality publishing cadence. Location:  Remote Key Responsibilities - Own the editorial vision and execution of a daily newsletter, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and a consistent brand voice - Develop and manage monthly editorial calendars, balancing evergreen, timely, and curiosity-driven content - Edit and oversee daily newsletter editions and web articles from pitch through publication - Manage freelance writers, providing clear briefs, constructive feedback, and editorial direction - Uphold rigorous editorial standards across fact-checking, research integrity, and style - Partner with growth, product, and sales teams to support newsletter performance and strategic goals - Use project management tools to track deadlines, workflows, and contributor progress - Contribute to editorial meetings with timely, relevant ideas and ongoing content strategy

The Britannica Group owns two of the world’s most valuable and trusted sources of knowledge: Encyclopaedia Britannica and Merriam-Webster. Britannica has been operating since 1768, and Merriam-Webster since 1831, and these digital-first brands now serve a global audience of more than 200 million users a month and over 14 million newsletter subscriptions – with reference and lifestyle content, games and interactive features. About the Role The Studio Editor leads the execution of sponsored, branded, affiliate, and promoted content across all Britannica Group brands. This role sits at the intersection of Editorial, Product, and Revenue, ensuring high-volume programs run efficiently while maintaining brand standards and driving measurable revenue impact. Location:  Remote/Chicagoland Responsibilities - Write and edit advertising copy across a large newsletter portfolio (22 brands, 600+ placements monthly). - Develop and refine branded content concepts (7-10 per month), and build client-ready pitch decks from approved concepts. - Assign out and top-edit long-form branded content (600-1000 words) for all brands, including, but not limited to, Britannica and Merriam-Webster. - Uphold Britannica’s high editorial standards, ensuring all copy is clear, accurate, engaging, and trustworthy. - Partner with Sales and Account Management teams on client needs and approvals, rallying around client KPIs. - Leverage available data to inform overall strategy, both on a granular, copyediting level and when brainstorming new campaigns.  - Support revenue reporting and partner performance tracking. - Serve as the primary bridge between Editorial, Product, and Revenue, ensuring monetization strategies align with brand standards and editorial priorities. - Serve as the co-owner of our Affiliate strategy, ensuring goals are met without compromising editorial decision-making. - Oversee additional lines of business, like our Travel Deals emails and our Publisher Partnerships program, and be willing to top-edit, troubleshoot Airtable or WordPress errors, review performance, and sign off on I/Os when necessary.

Job Title: Director, Client Partnerships  The Britannica Group owns two of the world’s most valuable and trusted sources of knowledge: Encyclopaedia Britannica and Merriam-Webster. Britannica has been operating since 1768, and Merriam-Webster since 1831, and these digital-first brands now serve a global audience of more than 200 million users a month and over 14 million newsletter subscriptions – with reference and lifestyle content, games and interactive features About the Role We’re seeking a driven, entrepreneurial sales rep to build and grow our premium/direct advertising revenue across Merriam-Webster and Encyclopaedia Britannica with a newsletter first approach. You’ll lead outbound efforts, build compelling proposals, and manage client relationships from prospecting, closing and renewals Location:  Chicagoland/Hybrid

Job Title: Director, Client Partnerships  The Britannica Group owns two of the world’s most valuable and trusted sources of knowledge: Encyclopaedia Britannica and Merriam-Webster. Britannica has been operating since 1768, and Merriam-Webster since 1831, and these digital-first brands now serve a global audience of more than 200 million users a month and over 14 million newsletter subscriptions – with reference and lifestyle content, games and interactive features About the Role We’re seeking a driven, entrepreneurial sales rep to build and grow our premium/direct advertising revenue across Merriam-Webster and Encyclopaedia Britannica with a newsletter first approach. You’ll lead outbound efforts, build compelling proposals, and manage client relationships from prospecting, closing and renewals Location:  Chicagoland/Hybrid