The Staff Newsletter Writer contributes to Areya Media’s mission by creating engaging and effective newsletters that capture the attention of our subscribers/readers and grows our newsletter community month after month. The successful candidate will have a knack for crafting catchy, pithy copy and irresistible newsletter subject headlines. 

The Staff Newsletter Writer has the following responsibilities and duties;

• Write, curate, and edit newsletters for the Okayplayer platforms
• Edit and proofread newsletters for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and style
• Coordinate daily with the editorial and social leads to curate best-in-class content for newsletters
• Collaborate with marketing and graphic design leads on new newsletter deliverables 
• Pitch new creative newsletter ideas and topics to the content team 
• Read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax
• Organize layout and select photos for newsletters 
• Perform A/B tests and provide suggestions for improvement
• Edit and proofread newsletters for grammar, punctuation, spelling, 
• Assist in developing newsletter best practices and SOP’s. 

The Staff Newsletter Writer should have the following skills, education and experience:

• 1-3 years of editorial and newsletter experience . 
• Excellent editing skills and ability to adapt to our style guidelines
• Working knowledge of email marketing services, such as MailChimp
• In-depth understanding of audience engagement strategies 
• Knowledge of and interest in arts/culture, and music, and/or experience is a big asset.
• Must have strong communication and organizational skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, or Journalism is preferred
• ABSOLUTELY needs to be a kind and consummate team player and willing collaborator. 

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the following are working conditions that will be encountered. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job:

• Indoor working environment; office setting

• Required to work a minimum 30 hours during weekdays, with some nights and weekend 

Areya Media, Inc. offers the following total compensation package:

• Salary: $600/week

Areya Media, Inc. is committed to defining and amplifying the voices of creators, contemporaries, and the people they inspire.

Editorial captures, communicates, and contextualizes stories that elevate the Areya Media brand, builds global community, and highlights the human condition.