Company

Cox Enterprises

Job Family Group

Communications

Job Profile

Copywriter II

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $54,200.00 - $81,400.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Job Description

Every weekday morning, readers across Georgia wake up to Atlanta Journal-Constitution newsletters in their inboxes. They rely on these newsletters to relay the biggest news of the day, help set their agendas for the week and put a little Atlanta-inspired pep in their step with surprising and delightful content that connects them to the city. 

 

As the AJC’s newsletter portfolio expands and evolves, the AJC is looking for a creative, responsible, early-morning producer/digital newsletter editor to help make the inbox experience as great for the reader as possible. 

 

This person is responsible for polishing and sending A.M. ATL early in the mornings, partnering with the A.M. ATL writer/host to help further establish it as the must-read newsletter. They’ll produce and refine the newsletter — securing art, links/context and more. This person also looks beyond the A.M. ATL brand and helps curate, coordinate, produce and send other newsletters in the AJC’s editorial suite. As part of the newsroom's programming team, they will collaborate with social, engagement and other channels to get readers their news in creative ways. 

 

The ideal candidate has experience with editorial and/or marketing emails, including writing subject lines, working on scheduled newsletter sends/sending newsletters, and troubleshooting newsletter issues. They understand the value of test-and-learn experimentation, which is crucial to these efforts as we look to send amazing newsletters and learn from the audience that interacts with them. 

 

While this position allows hybrid work, it will be based in metro Atlanta and will require some days in the AJC’s office. The job requires an early (4 a.m.) start time. Some weekend and night work could be required. 

 

Specific duties include: 

Add to, edit, refine and send A.M. ATL every weekday morning, starting around 5 a.m. 

Support the A.M. ATL writer in writing/producing the newsletter, including filling in when needed 

Maintain and follow a newsletter sending schedule, focused on making each individual send great 

Work within the newsletter management system, including scheduling and doing light coding or design work 

Keep up with news in the newsroom, always thinking how info and multimedia elements can be delivered via newsletter 

Work as part of a team to innovate and expand existing and future AJC newsletters  

Produce or write content for other newsletters as requested  

 

Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree preferably in journalism or related field 

With a BA, at least 2 years of experience as a digital producer in a fast-paced operational role. With a master’s degree, may have up to 2 years of experience or without a degree must have at least 6 years of experience. 

Strong preference for someone with 4-5 years of experience in digital content; with some preferably producing newsletters.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and an understanding of news judgement and journalism ethics are of paramount importance 

An ability to take constructive criticism 

Passion and belief in local, regional and statewide journalism and its role as a societal change agent 

Familiarity and experience in using audience metrics 

Reliable automobile transportation required 

Reliable internet service for remote work environment required 

Ability to work weekend and unusual hours as dictated by news events 

 

Preferred experience in one or more of the following:  

Newspapers, magazines, media, technology, or related field  

Working in a breaking news environment 

Social, interactive, or digital media  

Benefits

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

About Us

As our primary divisions Cox Automotive and Cox Communications drive new waves of innovation, Cox Enterprises is entering spaces like cleantech, healthcare, esports and more. We're a family business guided by a legacy of bold innovation that’s driven by those who want to make their mark. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.