Full-Time

Reporter – HR Brew

Posted on 9/3/2024

Morning Brew

Morning Brew

51-200 employees

Digital media company delivering business news

Education
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$1.5k - $1.6kWeekly

Mid, Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Digital Journalism
Journalism
People & HR
Required Skills
Communications
Journalism
Requirements
  • At least 3 years of journalism experience
  • Interest and expertise in business writing and reporting
  • 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
Responsibilities
  • Pitch, report, and write stories and other associated journalistic endeavors for HR 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.

Morning Brew informs and educates individuals about business, finance, and career development through various digital media formats. Its main product is a daily newsletter that shares the latest news from Wall Street to Silicon Valley, reaching over 4 million subscribers. The newsletter and other content, such as podcasts and articles, are designed to make complex topics easy to understand for a diverse audience, including young professionals and business leaders. Unlike many competitors, Morning Brew focuses on engaging content that is accessible, while also emphasizing diversity and inclusion in its workplace and content. The company's goal is to empower today's and tomorrow's leaders by providing them with relevant information and insights, while generating revenue through advertising, sponsorships, and premium content.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$729.5K

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2015

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for short-form video content aligns with Morning Brew's recent acquisition of Our Future.
  • AI-driven content personalization can enhance subscriber engagement and retention.
  • The rise of business podcasts offers expansion opportunities for Morning Brew's audio content.

What critics are saying

  • Increasing competition from digital media companies like The Hustle and Axios.
  • Changes in digital advertising regulations could impact Morning Brew's revenue model.
  • The growing trend of ad-blocker usage may reduce advertising campaign effectiveness.

What makes Morning Brew unique

  • Morning Brew offers a unique blend of business news and engaging content.
  • The company has a strong focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Morning Brew's flagship daily newsletter reaches over 4 million subscribers.

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Benefits

Unlimited sick and vacation time: And by “unlimited,” we mean absolutely unlimited.

Remote-work friendly: Work from home, work from the office, work from the moon — you decide.

401(k) employer match: We want to help you prepare for the future, now.

Premium healthcare plans: Your health matters!

Work from home stipends: Upgrade your home office on us.

Annual learning credit: Want to learn something new? We'll pay for it.

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