About the job

Morning Brew is a media company that covers the business news and narratives shaping our world. The companies, the people, the workplace, the economy — we nerd out on this stuff, and we’re dedicated to helping our audience navigate it all in a way that informs and entertains.

The Morning Brew team is clever, creative, and growing fast. Want in? Read on.

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 weekday.
  • 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 3-5 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

What else are we looking for?

  • Character and integrity rank pretty high on the list. Our team is guided by our core values:
  • Curious – We strive to learn every day through constant questioning and exploration.
  • Purposeful – We do everything with the highest level of thoughtfulness, preparation and focus.
  • Empathetic – We are good, genuine people who embrace others’ perspectives.
  • Challengers – We approach every day with an underdog mentality and are never complacent.

Perks

  • While being surrounded by a bunch of cool people who look great in crewnecks is its own reward, we have plenty more to offer.
  • 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.
  • Morning Brew is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that’s representative of our audience.