Editor, Freelance, Editorial Team

Hims & Hers is looking for seasoned creative editors who are passionate about everything health — hair care, mental health, sex, weight management, etc. — to join our Editorial Content team as an independent contractor.

ABOUT YOU:
The successful freelance editor will be nimble, collaborative and extremely passionate about helping people *feel better*.

You’re up to the challenge of impressing readers while also knowing how to dance with Google’s web crawlers. Your editing is strategic and tactful, with a keen eye for detail. You also understand how keywords are used and why digital marketers are so obsessed with them.

You’re adept at keeping up with hard deadlines, making pivots on the fly and are as committed as we (and our writers) are to taking sometimes complex topics and distilling them into simple, easy-to-understand narratives. People are looking for answers to often uncomfortable questions, and we want to make them feel like they can get solid, credible information from us, with no judgment.

We’re changing the way folks think about their healthcare — and that starts with the stories we tell and how we tell them.

These articles will be most peoples’ first touchpoint with the brand, so smart, accessible and enjoyable content is key to starting that journey on the right foot.

Freelance Services to Be Provided:

Edit compelling, accessible, authoritative content across the Hims & Hers blogs consistent with content briefs, style guides and medical research packets provided for each assignment by our in-house editorial and SEO teams.
Ensure that articles include a mix of footnotes and reference lists, and follow a comprehensive SEO report (Experience with Frase, Clearscope, Ahrefs, etc. heavily preferred).
Learn the Hims & Hers brand and tone guidelines and use them to inform editing from a high level.
Always put the reader first: edit for the customer. What do they need to know to feel better? How can we provide them with rock-solid information that will enable them to trust us as a brand.
Revise work as necessary based on feedback from editorial, SEO, and medical reviewers.

Required Experience:

5+ years editorial experience, preferably for both brands and publishers, preference for publishers with a strong SEO strategy.
Excellent time management and ability to make weekly deadlines.
Proven track record editing excellent content about complex topics.
Strong creative, conversational editing style with a passion for good authorial voice.
Experience using insights and strategic thinking to shape priorities.
Experience driving complex projects in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have Experience:

Experience writing or editing in the medical or wellness space strongly preferred
Genuine passion for and interest in hair, sex, mental health, and/or weight management — from products to techniques and everything in between.

This freelance role is an independent contractor position. The anticipated compensation for this role will be $100 per article. These fees are subject to adjustment based on a range of factors including skill set, experience and training, and geographic location.
Candidates will also be expected to take on a paid test assignment as a way for everyone to get a feel for the work and to assess whether it’s a good fit.

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive team. If you’re excited about this role, but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply.