Automated AI Newsletter Pipeline Creation

Job Title: Build a Fully Automated Daily AI Newsletter Pipeline (n8n / Make.com + LLM + ESP) Project Overview We are seeking an experienced automation specialist to design, build, and deploy an end-to-end, fully automated daily newsletter system. The system must run autonomously on a scheduled daily trigger, pull or receive input topics, generate a high-quality newsletter using an LLM based on our strict style and brand instructions, format it into a responsive HTML email, and dispatch it to an audience of ~1,000 subscribers via a dedicated Email Service Provider (ESP). Key Deliverables & Scope of Work 1. Workflow Automation Setup (n8n or Make.com) * Build a scheduled daily workflow (e.g., triggered every morning at a specified time). * Configure data input mechanisms (e.g., pulling daily topics from a Google Sheet, Airtable, RSS feed, or webhook trigger). * Implement error handling, alerting (e.g., Slack or Telegram notification if the run fails), and automatic retries. 2. AI Content Generation Engine * Integrate an LLM API (OpenAI GPT-4o, Anthropic Claude, or similar). * Structure robust system prompts reflecting our fixed brand guidelines, tone of voice, structure, and audience positioning. * Ensure output is cleanly structured, hallucination-resistant, and formatted automatically into clean, email-safe HTML/Markdown. 3. Email Infrastructure & ESP Integration * Connect the workflow to a scalable bulk/transactional email provider (e.g., Resend, Brevo, MailerLite, or Amazon SES). * Set up list management for ~1,000 active subscribers, including automated bounce and unsubscribe handling. * Ensure the email template includes required compliance elements (one-click unsubscribe link, physical address footer) adhering to CAN-SPAM and GDPR guidelines. 4. Domain Deliverability & DNS Verification * Audit and configure our sending domain’s DNS records: SPF, DKIM, and DMARC to ensure 99%+ primary inbox placement and prevent spam filtering under Gmail/Yahoo sender rules. * Advise on a brief warm-up strategy if using a fresh sending domain or dedicated IP. 5. Review Mode & Handover * Create an optional switch/toggle for a "Human-in-the-Loop" mode (e.g., workflow generates a draft and waits for approval / saves as a scheduled draft in the ESP) before going 100% autonomous. * Provide a brief Loom video or documentation explaining how to adjust prompt parameters, manage the subscriber list, and monitor workflow health. Required Skills & Experience * Proven track record building production automation workflows with Make.com or n8n (self-hosted or cloud). * Hands-on experience with LLM API prompt engineering and automated content pipelines. * Deep knowledge of email infrastructure, deliverability standards (SPF, DKIM, DMARC, BIMI), and ESP APIs (Resend, Brevo, SendGrid, MailerLite). * Ability to write clean, mobile-responsive HTML email templates compatible across Apple Mail, Gmail, and Outlook. Application Instructions To be considered, please reply with: * A brief 2–3 sentence overview of a similar automated email/content pipeline you have built. * Your recommended stack for this project (e.g., n8n vs. Make, which ESP, which LLM) and why. * Your estimated timeline and fixed fee for this setup. * The word "PIPELINE" at the top of your proposal to confirm you’ve read the full scope.