Newsletter Writer, News Not Noise

News Not Noise is a Webby-winning, female-founded, first-mover media company, headed by Peabody and Emmy award–winning journalist Jessica Yellin. We are dedicated to making the news accessible to a busy, digital audience that includes many big-name celebrities and influential voices in politics, media, and business. We work to redefine what counts as news to include topics that inform and empower our audience to execute on decisions in their daily lives. We have been featured in the New York Times, InStyle, Glamour, Vogue, ReCode, Oprah Magazine, among others. News Not Noise brings information, not a panic attack to a growing audience. Check us out on Instagram @JessicaYellin and on Substack. These are our primary distribution channels. However we are also on TikTok, Twitter, YouTube, and Threads.

News Not Noise is hiring an experienced journalist to write a biweekly newsletter that publishes at the end of day on Mondays and Fridays (3pm PT/6pm ET). This is a freelance remote position.

Job Description

As a newsletter writer for New Not Noise, you will work with Jessica Yellin and the News Not Noise team to identify, research, and write the top news stories of the week in a newsletter for distribution twice weekly. You will communicate the news using clear, accessible language and sharp analysis to help audience members better understand important events – without giving them a panic attack. The role requires creative thinking about what should count as news; helping to identify experts, authors and creators for collaboration; surfacing under-reported stories and relevant lifestyle stories; and balancing difficult news with news that inspires awe, curiosity and even hope. The work will include campaign coverage as the election nears; an interest in politics will be helpful. People of all genders, races, orientations and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Read, research, and report top news stories; monitor key news developments.
• Pitch stories for inclusion in the newsletter and work closely with Jessica Yellin and the News Not Noise team to select those stories.
• Write, edit, and distribute a newsletter explaining the day’s stories using a smart, easy-to-understand style (examples here).
• Track our work on social media to ensure the newsletter reflects the same priorities and tone and is a value-add.
• Report and develop news explainers, breakdowns, look-aheads, or value-added pieces.
• Identify stories that spark awe, curiosity, laughter, and compassion, reminding us of the good in life.
• Format newsletter in Substack including selecting photos/images, embedding social media assets, and posting.
• Work with tools to gain audience insights, boost engagement, and grow subscriptions.

Job Requirements:

• 2+ years journalism experience.
• Sharp news writing skills including clear, concise language that doesn’t miss nuance.
• Excellent news judgment, including ability to discern important stories, identify sources, and fact-check claims.
• Familiarity with social media, trending topics and viral stories. You know it’s going to be viral before it’s viral.
• Speed, accuracy and a determination to get it done.
• Ability to work remotely, independently, and/or collaboratively.
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to receive and incorporate editorial feedback.
• Openness to pitch editorial ideas.
• An eye for the unusual, curiosity and compassion are key.
• Sense of humor is a must!
• Familiarity with Substack and/or other newsletter distribution platforms is preferred.

Please send inquiries with resume and writing samples to admin@newsnotnoise.com.