World of Good Brands
Senior Editor, Lifestyle
World of Good Brands, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
WELL+GOOD: Embracing the chaotic good of feeling good.
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Trusted, influential, and famously trend-setting, Well+Good defines and demystifies wellness for our growing global community. Well+Good works to inform, empower, and educate readers so they can live healthier, happier lives. We believe that wellness should be attainable and accessible, that living well is rooted first and foremost in feeling good, and that our health journeys are ever-evolving. Our whip smart editorial team sets the industry standard in deep dive explainers, myth busting, thought leadership, and trend forecasting.
Primary Purpose: Reporting into the Deputy Editor, the Senior Lifestyle Editor is responsible for leading and helping to shape the Lifestyle vertical. This editor is in charge of writing, assigning, editing, and/or updating 20-30 stories per month within the lifestyle category. The editor should feel comfortable working across several categories—including primarily mental well-being, sex, relationships, and cosmic health/astrology; but also parenting, home, and more. This savvy editor has an eye for spotting trends and finding fresh ways to think about them—always with a wellness spin. This position requires impeccable writing skills, experience assigning and editing, and an in-depth understanding of SEO best practices. You'll be successful if you are dedicated to creating outstanding content, have great ideas, and want to drive the Lifestyle vertical to new heights.
A typical day as Senior Lifestyle Editor might include:
Writing, updating, and/or editing a minimum of 1-2 stories dailyBrainstorming and pitching trending lifestyle ideas off the news and current eventsPitching and updating SEO and evergreen storiesUtilizing tools like Google Analytics, alongside social media resources like TikTok, Instagram, and Google Trends to come up with fresh content ideasIdentifying, interviewing, and developing relationships with a diverse group of lifestyle expertsDeveloping and maintaining a robust index of reliable and knowledgeable freelance writersWorking alongside the Head of Content and Deputy Editor to shape the Lifestyle verticalContributing to large scale editorial packages and brand projectsAttending events and desksides to gather intel for content creationKeeping your finger on the pulse of lifestyle content in order to spot new trendsRepresenting Well+Good across various online and in-person activations and platforms, reinforcing our brand authority
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field3-5 years of experience writing, reporting, and/or editing for a health and wellness publicationExperience editing stories that adhere to SEO best practices; finding and interviewing experts; and assigning to freelance writersSuperb written and verbal communication skillsIn-depth understanding of the health and wellness landscape, with an ability to identify trendsAbility to juggle multiple stories in various states of completion at the same timeAbility to use analytics tools and extract actionable insights from dataStrong interpersonal skills that will help you build credible and authentic connections with our audienceA creative approach to problem solving and a passion for high-quality digital content
Benefits
Medical Plan: We offer three distinct options under our Aetna medical planDental Coverage:You have a choice of two dental coverage options
At World of Good Brands, we are proud to have an open vacation policy with several additional benefits, including:
401k Savings + Company Pension Plan:We provide our employees with access to two retirement plans to ensure their financial security in the future.Educational Reimbursement: You can receive up to $1,500 annually for educational expensesParental Leave: We offer 12 weeks of parental leaveHealth Advocate:Our employee assistance program provides access to sessions with a Licensed Professional Counselor, offering support for various personal issues to navigate challenges effectively
What Comes Next:
Our recruiting team will go through applications in a timely manner. Please note that our recruiting team will only contact you from @leafgroup.com email addresses, never via text message.
Compensation:
The starting base pay for this role is $83,000. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus, benefits, and other perks.
World of Good Brands is committed to fostering equal opportunities for all. We do not engage in discrimination based on factors such as race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our hiring decisions are made solely on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business requirements. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations as part of the application process to candidates with disabilities.
World of Good Brands is an affiliate of the Graham Holdings Company (NYSE:GHC). GHC is a diversified holding company whose operations include educational services; home health and hospice care; television broadcasting, online, print, and local TV news; automotive dealerships; manufacturing; hospitality; and consumer internet companies.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Hit Apply below to send your application for consideration Ensure that your CV is up to date, and that you have read the job specs first.
Trusted, influential, and famously trend-setting, Well+Good defines and demystifies wellness for our growing global community. Well+Good works to inform, empower, and educate readers so they can live healthier, happier lives. We believe that wellness should be attainable and accessible, that living well is rooted first and foremost in feeling good, and that our health journeys are ever-evolving. Our whip smart editorial team sets the industry standard in deep dive explainers, myth busting, thought leadership, and trend forecasting.
Primary Purpose: Reporting into the Deputy Editor, the Senior Lifestyle Editor is responsible for leading and helping to shape the Lifestyle vertical. This editor is in charge of writing, assigning, editing, and/or updating 20-30 stories per month within the lifestyle category. The editor should feel comfortable working across several categories—including primarily mental well-being, sex, relationships, and cosmic health/astrology; but also parenting, home, and more. This savvy editor has an eye for spotting trends and finding fresh ways to think about them—always with a wellness spin. This position requires impeccable writing skills, experience assigning and editing, and an in-depth understanding of SEO best practices. You'll be successful if you are dedicated to creating outstanding content, have great ideas, and want to drive the Lifestyle vertical to new heights.
A typical day as Senior Lifestyle Editor might include:
Writing, updating, and/or editing a minimum of 1-2 stories dailyBrainstorming and pitching trending lifestyle ideas off the news and current eventsPitching and updating SEO and evergreen storiesUtilizing tools like Google Analytics, alongside social media resources like TikTok, Instagram, and Google Trends to come up with fresh content ideasIdentifying, interviewing, and developing relationships with a diverse group of lifestyle expertsDeveloping and maintaining a robust index of reliable and knowledgeable freelance writersWorking alongside the Head of Content and Deputy Editor to shape the Lifestyle verticalContributing to large scale editorial packages and brand projectsAttending events and desksides to gather intel for content creationKeeping your finger on the pulse of lifestyle content in order to spot new trendsRepresenting Well+Good across various online and in-person activations and platforms, reinforcing our brand authority
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field3-5 years of experience writing, reporting, and/or editing for a health and wellness publicationExperience editing stories that adhere to SEO best practices; finding and interviewing experts; and assigning to freelance writersSuperb written and verbal communication skillsIn-depth understanding of the health and wellness landscape, with an ability to identify trendsAbility to juggle multiple stories in various states of completion at the same timeAbility to use analytics tools and extract actionable insights from dataStrong interpersonal skills that will help you build credible and authentic connections with our audienceA creative approach to problem solving and a passion for high-quality digital content
Benefits
Medical Plan: We offer three distinct options under our Aetna medical planDental Coverage:You have a choice of two dental coverage options
At World of Good Brands, we are proud to have an open vacation policy with several additional benefits, including:
401k Savings + Company Pension Plan:We provide our employees with access to two retirement plans to ensure their financial security in the future.Educational Reimbursement: You can receive up to $1,500 annually for educational expensesParental Leave: We offer 12 weeks of parental leaveHealth Advocate:Our employee assistance program provides access to sessions with a Licensed Professional Counselor, offering support for various personal issues to navigate challenges effectively
What Comes Next:
Our recruiting team will go through applications in a timely manner. Please note that our recruiting team will only contact you from @leafgroup.com email addresses, never via text message.
Compensation:
The starting base pay for this role is $83,000. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus, benefits, and other perks.
World of Good Brands is committed to fostering equal opportunities for all. We do not engage in discrimination based on factors such as race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our hiring decisions are made solely on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business requirements. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations as part of the application process to candidates with disabilities.
World of Good Brands is an affiliate of the Graham Holdings Company (NYSE:GHC). GHC is a diversified holding company whose operations include educational services; home health and hospice care; television broadcasting, online, print, and local TV news; automotive dealerships; manufacturing; hospitality; and consumer internet companies.#J-18808-Ljbffr