Newsletter & Operations Manager

About JAMIE’S LIST:

Founded by award-winning movie producer Jamie Patricof, JAMIE’S LIST is a new membership community that encompasses a newsletter, podcast, in-person events and books. We are a curated business dedicated to delivering engaging content focused on politics and food, but with a nod to fine arts, film, TV, sports, books, lifestyle, and music. 

Position Overview:

JAMIE’S LIST is looking for a Newsletter & Operations Manager to oversee the operational execution of our flagship newsletter while streamlining internal systems, driving audience engagement, managing the community, supporting events and assisting with digital growth. This role will ensure smooth content delivery, optimize subscriber engagement, and manage backend processes that power our business. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and excited about media operations, newsletters, and community-driven growth.

This full-time position is based in Los Angeles (Hollywood) with flexibility for remote work. Candidates outside LA should be available for occasional in-person collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the operations of a bi-weekly newsletter
• Developing an operations strategy. 
• Collaborating with editorial, sales, and marketing teams to meet their operational needs.
• Growing subscriber base, leveraging organic and paid marketing efforts.
• Creating and managing community strategy.
• Supporting data and analytics by designing and implementing a cohesive data system.
• Collaborate on ways all verticals of the business can work together (online interview series, in person events, physical products, etc).
• Community management including but not limited to:
• Monitoring the WhatsApp Group and sending prompts to encourage discussion.
• Looking into alternative platforms for community engagement. 
• Developing incentivization programs with the team.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2-4 years of work at a newsletter/media company such as Puck, Airmail, Axios, NY Times, the Skimm, Prof G, etc.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think quickly on your feet and handle high-pressure situations.
• Working knowledge of AI tools such as Chat GPT, Claude, and Gemini.
• Proficient in Airtable, Google Sheets, and major social media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X, Bluesky, Threads).
• Comfortable with Substack and Stripe Payment System.
• Interest and knowledge in politics, the arts, sports, film, tv, food, culture, and music.
• An understanding of basic accounting principles and ability to read a standard P/L and income statement is a bonus.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to michaela@jamieslist.com