Writer, Astrology

WELL+GOOD: Embracing the chaotic good of feeling good.

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 to the Senior Lifestyle Editor, the Astrology Writer, is responsible for writing, pitching, and helping to shape all astrology and cosmic health content.

This writer will be responsible for writing and/or updating 20-30 stories per month, including assisting to manage a horoscopes newsletter. In addition to horoscopes content, this role will also be responsible for writing/reporting evergreen astrology content, including explainers around angel numbers, rising signs, zodiac compatibilities, negative energy, full moons, and more.

The ideal candidate will have an eye for spotting trends and finding fresh ways to think about astrology—always with a wellness spin. This position requires impeccable writing skills, a wealth of innovative ideas, and an understanding of SEO best practices. This is an unique opportunity for a creative thinker to help us take this much-loved category to stellar new heights.

A typical day as the Astrology Writer might include:

• Writing/reporting, updating, and/or pitching a minimum of 1-2 stories daily
• Working with a freelancer to publish daily horoscopes
• Helping to manage an astrology newsletter
• Brainstorming and pitching trending astrology ideas off the news and current events
• Pitching and updating SEO and evergreen stories
• Utilizing tools like Google Analytics, alongside social media resources like TikTok, Instagram, and Google Trends to come up with fresh content ideas
• Identifying, interviewing, and developing relationships with a diverse group of astrology and cosmic experts
• Developing and maintaining a robust index of reliable and knowledgeable freelance writers
• Working alongside the Head of Content, Deputy Editor, and Senior Lifestyle Editor to shape astrology content
• Occasionally contributing to large scale editorial packages and brand projects as needed
  
  
  

Requirements

What You Have:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications; OR equivalent established practice as an astrologer
• 2-4 years of experience writing, reporting, and/or editing about astrology for a publication
• Experience writing stories that adhere to SEO best practices; finding and interviewing experts
• A demonstrated in-depth understanding of astrology and cosmic health
• Ability to juggle multiple stories in various states of completion at the same time
• Ability to use analytics tools and extract actionable insights from data
• An interest in hosting social videos is not required, but a definite plus
• A 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 plan
• Dental 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 expenses
• Parental Leave: We offer 12 weeks of parental leave
• Health 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 $67,000. 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.