Newsletter Editor – Part Time

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Create and manage WQED’s weekly email newsletter, encompassing subject lines, preheaders, headlines, blurbs, calls to action, and fundamental formatting.

• Curate notable features from PBS, WQED local programs, Classical WQED, WQED+, PBS KIDS, events, educational initiatives, and community resources.

• Convert program descriptions, schedules, streaming availability, and internal notes into clear, audience-friendly content.

• Assist viewers and listeners in grasping what is new, timely, local, and deserving of their attention.

• Collaborate with colleagues in Marketing, Programming, Digital, Development, Education, and Classical WQED to gather accurate information and pinpoint priorities.

• Uphold a consistent WQED voice that is warm, neighborly, helpful, Pittsburgh-focused, and rooted in public service.

• Compile and proofread occasional special-purpose emails and announcements related to major programs, station events, fundraising campaigns, or community initiatives.

• Analyze newsletter performance metrics, including open rates, click-throughs, and audience behavior, and leverage these insights to enhance future editions.

• Conduct thorough proofreading for precision, grammar, links, dates, times, channel details, streaming language, and tone.

• Assist in developing standardized newsletter formats, editorial calendars, and workflows that simplify production and enhance value for readers.

⛳️ Requirements

• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading abilities.

• Strong editorial judgment with the capacity to determine what is most useful or intriguing for the audience.

• Experience in writing newsletters, digital content, program descriptions, arts/culture coverage, marketing copy, journalism, or public media communications.

• Capability to write concise, engaging copy that aids individuals in deciding what to watch, stream, hear, attend, or share.

• Comfort in working with schedules, program details, links, images, and digital publishing tools.

• Experience in reviewing basic newsletter analytics and utilizing performance data to enhance content.

• Keen attention to detail, particularly regarding dates, times, titles, names, and calls to action.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating with colleagues across various departments.

• Passion for PBS, public media, local storytelling, arts and culture, classical music, education, and community service.

• Familiarity with Pittsburgh and the southwestern Pennsylvania area is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• No benefits or paid time off beyond what may be mandated by the Allegheny County Paid Sick Leave Ordinance and the City of Pittsburgh Paid Sick Days Act.