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Morning Brew seeks a retail reporter

April 30, 2021

Posted by Chris Roush

Hey there! We’re Morning Brew—a bunch of smart, dedicated people focused on disrupting and redefining the traditional business news landscape. Also, we’re nice and have great swag. We are looking for a Writer to join our retail team.

Morning Brew’s HQ is in New York City, but this role can be remote if needed.

It’s our goal to make the business world more engaging for the modern business leader. How? By giving our audience the news they need in a way they actually enjoy. Across newsletters, podcasts, social, and (soon) even more, we’re building something special. Want in? Read on.

Oh yeah, just so we’re clear… We’re not a coffee company.

Overview

Retail Brew keeps nearly 150,000 retail professionals up to date on the latest news and analysis from across the retail sector. From supply chain and logistics to the customer experience and all points in between, Retail Brew explores how the retail industry navigates the ongoing changes and challenges of the modern world.

We’re looking for a reporter to ideate, research, and create journalism to help take this vertical to the next level.

Here’s what you will be working on:

– Pitch, report, and write stories and other associated content for the Retail Brew newsletter, which goes out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
– Generate ideas for and lead/co-lead creation of non-newsletter editorial initiatives, enterprise pieces, and evergreen content.
– Conduct research to support creation of key stories and inform longer-term projects.

Qualifications:
– Interest and expertise in business writing and reporting (added plus for those who have directly covered the retail industry)
– At least 1-3 years of journalism experience
– Ability to write in the Morning Brew style (engaging, informative, clever)
– Understanding of how to analyze and draw conclusions from structured and unstructured data
– Understanding of how to leverage multiple platforms (email, social media, etc.) to engage with the target audience
– Self-starter attitude with ability to operate in a collaborative, quickly-changing environment
– Combination of attention to detail and creative, strategic thinking
– Excellent communication skills with a mindset for collaboration
– Ability to operate in a high-pressure environment with tight deadlines

To apply, go here.

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