Editorial Assistant

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 into the Head of Content, the Editorial Assistant is responsible for providing editorial support across all verticals at Well+Good. A typical day could involve writing a quick news post on a buzzy wellness topic or TikTok trend, helping the beauty editor organize submissions for our annual beauty awards, assisting with the creation of social content, or building content in our CMS.  

The position requires strong writing and communication skills. The ideal candidate will have an interest in health and wellness reporting and a desire to learn more about digital publishing. This is a great job for someone who is looking to work across multiple content areas—food, beauty, wellness, health, fitness—and is excited to jump in and help problem solve. You’ll be successful in this role if you are dedicated to outstanding content, have great ideas, and want to help us take Well+Good to new heights.

A typical day as the Editorial Assistant might include:

• Providing editorial support to the Head of Content, and other vertical lead editors as needed
• Building articles and content packages in the CMS
• Providing image research assistance to editors as needed
• Brainstorming and pitching as needed across all of Well+Good’s verticals
• Writing news and short articles across all verticals
• Providing support as needed to the social media and newsletter teams
• Organizing submissions to our annual franchises, like the beauty awards 
• Corresponding with freelancers and answering emails from publicists

Requirements

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field
• Ability to juggle multiple assignments and work in a deadline-driven environment 
• Top notch written and verbal communication skills
• A keen interest in health and wellness and a general understanding of the current landscape
• A great attitude and desire to learn more about digital publishing 
• 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 $50,000. 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.