Assistant Editor

Posted Aug 31

Since 2009, mindbodygreen has been leading the health & well-being conversation, providing our community with actionable content, experiences, and products to help them make meaningful change in their lives. Here you’ll find a unique approach to wellness that weaves together the mental, physical, spiritual, emotional, and environmental aspects of well-being.

mindbodygreen believes that the well-being world often overlooks marginalized voices. We are committed to building a workforce and community that reflects better representation in our team and everything we do. mindbodygreen encourages people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply for our roles. mindbodygreen is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or caregiver status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

We are looking for a full-time writer and editor to support all verticals, but primarily our health vertical, at mindbodygreen. This person should have an insatiable curiosity about the health and well-being space and always be looking for the next big thing in wellness. They will be responsible for writing 1 to 3 articles per day, managing the mindbodygreen podcast process, and writing editions of the long game, our flagship longevity-focused newsletter. For the podcast process, this person will write the show notes and corresponding podcast articles, and they are responsible for identifying social-friendly clips for Instagram and TikTok and writing titles and thumbnails for YouTube.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Pitch and write content to captivate the mindbodygreen audience.
  • Listen to and develop the content for the weekly mindbodygreen podcast (write show notes, generate social content, write articles, etc).
  • Help execute the strategy for the health and lifestyle verticals.
  • Work with contributors on article ideas and deadlines.
  • Write sends of the long game, our longevity-based newsletter, and help with other editorialized newsletters.
  • Ensure mindbodygreen’s health POV is strong across all content.
  • Support our classes and coaching businesses with content monthly.
  • Write an article per week for the commerce team. 

Requirements

  • 1 to 2 years of experience writing at an online publication.
  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, health sciences, or a related field.
  • A deep passion and an insatiable curiosity for holistic health & well-being.
  • Have an understanding and appreciation for vitamins and supplements.
  • Demonstrated experience in writing science-based, research-driven content.
  • Constantly stays up-to-date with the latest product launches, health trends, and research. Adept at understanding studies and translating them into accessible content. 
  • Ability to produce engaging, well-researched content quickly.
  • Have a passion for excellence in editorial and a keen interest in the mindbodygreen mission.
  • Experience authoring marketing copy and newsletters preferred

Benefits & Perks

  • All roles are remote first
  • Location: Remote first with offices in NY and FL
  • Health insurance - standard plan premium 100% covered for employee
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • FSA
  • Access to all mindbodygreen classes
  • Generous discount on mindbodygreen supplements and personal care
  • Access to resources like TalkSpace Mental Health Therapy and One Medical
  • Discounts on gyms, bike programs and other well-being tools
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave
  • 401K Retirement Plan