Reporter, Founder Brew

Morning Brew Inc.•New York, NY

8d•$75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Founder Brew, a new publication dedicated to exploring the real lives, decisions, and psychology of people building companies â from startups to small businesses to creative venturesâis looking for an editor to shape and lead the outlet. This is both a strategic and hands-on role that will allow you to shape the future of a brand new Morning Brew, Inc. publication. If you like the challenge of setting editorial strategy and helping reporters execute on stories, well, weâve got the gig for you. As part of Morning Brew Incâs business-to-business (B2B) editorial team, Founder Brew sits alongside other professional publications: Marketing Brew, Retail Brew, HR Brew, Healthcare Brew, Revenue Brew, CFO and IT Brew. Founder Brew will tell the emotional and operational truths of building a businessâacross startups, small businesses, and âunsexyâ real-world companiesâso current and aspiring founders feel seen and better equipped to handle what comes their way. Reporting will be pragmatically optimistic, and divided between two modes: as-told-to, and traditional reporting. Weâll publish the messy middle, resist PR gloss, and verify the facts behind first-person stories. Weâre looking for a reporter to ideate, research, and create journalism to help launch this new vertical.

Requirements

Interest and expertise in business writing and reporting
At least 3 years of journalism experience
Ability to write in the Morning Brew style (engaging, informative, clever)
Ability to quickly source up
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

Responsibilities

Pitch, report, and write stories and other associated journalistic endeavors for Founder Brew -- via newsletter, on-site articles, and other venues of distribution.
Generate ideas for and lead/co-lead creation of non-newsletter editorial initiatives, enterprise pieces, and evergreen content, as we build out a digital home.
Conduct research to support creation of key stories and inform longer-term projects.

Benefits

Brewâs HQ: Pick an adjustable standing desk or cozy corner and load up on free coffee (duh) and snacks at our new two-story office space in NYCâs Flatiron District.
401(k) employer match: We want to help you prepare for the future, now.
Premium health, vision, and dental plans: Your health matters!
Mental health benefits: Personalized plans and programs to promote your mental well-being.
Extra help when you need it: Including a care concierge, plus free access to One Medical and the Calm app.
Family planning: Want to join #brewparents? Generous paid parental leave and fertility coverage for eligible employees.
Employee Resource Groups: Black Coffee, LGBTQ Brew, AAPI Brew, Cafe Con Leche, and Grounded
Gym and workout class reimbursements: It pays to be healthy.
Annual learning credit: Want to learn something new? We'll reimburse you.

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