SENIOR NEWSLETTER EDITOR, LIFESTYLE - The Arena Group : Job Details

Title: Senior Newsletter Editor, LifestyleEmployment type: Full-timeLocation: New York, NY (Hybrid - three days per week in-office)First Look: The Arena Group is looking for an experienced, enterprising and energetic journalist to join our digital team as Senior Newsletter Editor for its Lifestyle vertical, including the premium legacy brand, Parade. The position is focused on all aspects of Parade.com's newsletter operations, from strategy to production. The editor will be expected to conceive, curate, write, edit and produce high-quality, engaging digital newsletters for audiences across the Lifestyle vertical in collaboration with the editorial teams across a variety of topic areas, including entertainment/pop culture, food, health & wellness, home & garden and pets. You have an innovative entrepreneurial spirit, robust experience with editorial newsletters, strong writing and editing skills and the ability to dive in on new projects and juggle multiple demands with no drama. You not only understand, but LOVE analytics, and are adept at translating and communicating insights with a variety of teams. The Arena Group's expected annualized base salary range for this position is currently $90,000 - $100,000. Actual salaries will vary based on multiple factors including education, experience and other factors permitted by law. The listed salary range is but one component of The Arena Group's total compensation and benefits available to its employees. Please note: due to the volume of applications we receive, only applicants selected for consideration will be contacted. This is a full-time, hybrid position that requires three days per week in our Midtown Manhattan office. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S., and we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.What You'll Do:

• Employ newsletter best practices to optimize and improve performance of current newsletter offerings
• Brainstorm with editorial teams and use data to collaboratively determine ideas for new newsletters
• Create and manage long-term and short-term schedules for newsletters
• Curate, write and edit newsletters on a daily basis in collaboration with editorial team
• Write compelling subject lines and display copy
• Grow the Lifestyle vertical's newsletter subscriber base through the use of data and by collaborating across social and other teams teams to promote subscriptions
• Perform A/B testing when possible to maximize engagement
• Closely monitor key metrics to help inform ongoing strategy and communicate insights to editorial teams
• Help develop ways to gain new subscribers and re-engage inactive subscribers
• Manage subscriber list, adding new subscribers and purging inactive ones

What You'll Bring:

• 5+ years of direct experience curating or editing editorial newsletters, including a firm understanding of newsletter production systems
• Demonstrated familiarity and consumption of daily and weekly editorial newsletters, as well as knowledge of newsletter trends
• Experience curating, analyzing and communicating newsletter analytics and insights across teams. Experience in and using newsletter analytics software.
• Excellent communication, organization, leadership and time management skills
• Collaborative personality with the ability to develop strong relationships
• Strong organizational skills and impeccable attention to detail
• Self-starter who is able to work independently
• Positive, solutions-oriented attitude
• A tireless drive and commitment to reaching and exceeding goals
• A strong willingness to learn, adapt, and adjust strategy with the ever-changing digital landscape
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field, preferred

Snapshot of Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and, Vision Coverage
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K), with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Commuter Benefits
• Reimbursement for business cell phone use per company policy
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• 12 Paid Holidays

The Arena Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.