About BuzzFeed

BuzzFeed (Ticker: BZFD) is home to the best of the internet. Across food, news, pop culture, & commerce, our brands drive conversation & inspire what audiences watch, read, buy, & obsess over next. Born on the internet in 2006, BuzzFeed is committed to improving it: providing trusted, quality, brand-safe news & entertainment to hundreds of millions of people; making content on the internet more inclusive, empathetic, & creative; & inspiring our audience to live better lives. We'll continue to recruit the best founders & creators to join us in this mission, with more additions like HuffPost to come.

Business Area: Content
Job Category: Editorial
Hourly: $30.00

Union Status: Non-Union 

BuzzFeed is committed to fair & equitable compensation practices. We reserve the ability to adjust the final compensation for this role based on the final candidate's experience, skillset, certifications, & geography.

The Role

BuzzFeed is seeking a contract Junior Newsletter Editor to join our growing team. Newsletters are one of our most direct connections to our audience, & this role is perfect for someone who loves writing, experimenting with content formats, & thinking strategically about audience engagement. 

The Junior Newsletter Editor will be responsible for producing high-quality, engaging sends across multiple newsletters each week, managing everything from subject lines to curation. The ideal candidate is equal parts writer, editor, & strategist with a knack for blending brand voice, data insights, & creative instincts into content readers look forward to opening. This is an NYC-based position with 1-2 days in the office.

You Will

• Write & deploy 13 newsletters per week with consistent quality, tone, & brand voice.
• Produce 3 additional monthly sends, ensuring they align with audience expectations & company goals.
• Edit subject lines with minimal guidance, demonstrating fluency in BuzzFeeds voice & tone.
• Use ESP (Email Service Provider) platforms to build, manage, & segment campaigns.
• Apply basic HTML skills (or willingness to learn) to edit & troubleshoot newsletter templates.
• Use basic Photoshop skills to create or modify newsletter assets as needed.
• Monitor & analyze newsletter performance metrics to refine strategy & maximize engagement.
• Execute A/B tests to optimize subject lines, content structure, & overall performance.
• Create mockups for sold advertising campaigns, collaborating with sales & design teams as needed.

You Have

• 2+ years of experience in newsletters, digital media, or content production.
• Strong writing & editing skills.
• Familiarity with ESP platforms.
• A comfort level with (or eagerness to learn) basic HTML & Photoshop.
• Strong organizational skills & the ability to manage multiple recurring deadlines.
• An interest in analytics, testing, & optimization.
• A collaborative mindset & willingness to partner with editorial, design, & sales teams

To Apply

In lieu of a traditional cover letter, please include a response to the following with your application:

• Tell us the newsletters you subscribe to & why. 
• Create 3 subject line options for this post.
• Include links to any relevant previous work, social media profiles, or portfolios.

Life at BuzzFeed

We celebrate inclusion & are committed to equal opportunity employment. We are  proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, & will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category.

You can expect:

• A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions
• Opportunities for personal & professional growth through work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning @ BuzzFeed team, our Employee Resource Groups, & more