Associate Editor

An energetic, flexible, creative, and detail-oriented contributor, the Associate Editor has a solid understanding of mindfulness, some experience as an editor and writer, a facility with technology, and an appetite for exploring new platforms and ways of telling stories....

Associate Editor

An energetic, flexible, creative, and detail-oriented contributor, the Associate Editor has a solid understanding of mindfulness, some experience as an editor and writer, a facility with technology, and an appetite for exploring new platforms and ways of telling stories.

By Mindful Staff June 29, 2022

Who We Are

Mindful is a leading provider of corporate training, consumer media, licensed content, directories, and other communications pertaining to the topic of mindfulness, around the world. We are a Public Benefit Corporation that exists to improve human well-being through the practices of mindfulness.

Mindful’s platforms include the corporate training product, LifeXT by Mindful; the bi-monthly magazine, Mindful; mindful.org; e-newsletters; videos; podcasts; conferences; directories; and other collaborations.

Who You Are

An energetic, flexible, creative, and detail-oriented contributor, the Associate Editor has a solid understanding of mindfulness, some experience as an editor and writer, a facility with technology, and an appetite for exploring new platforms and ways of telling stories. A solid team player, the Associate Editor supports the work of Senior Editors, the Managing Editor, and the Editor in Chief.

Your Impact

Writing and editing copy for print and onlineImplementing strategy across social platformsCreating inclusive and diverse content for all platforms including Mindful, mindful.org, social media, newsletters, events, and podcastsAssisting in the copy flow and proofing process for all Mindful publicationsProducing posts for mindful.org, including image researchBuilding, testing, and scheduling newslettersEditing audio and transcriptions as needed for Mindful’s podcast, 12-Minute MeditationCurating content required for content licensing requestsEstablishing relationships with Mindful contributions

Your Skills & Capabilities + Role Expectations

Recommended qualifications:

A familiarity with (and ideally experience practicing) mindfulness and meditationStrong writing skills—able to write for daily deadlinesSEO knowledge and skillsContent management system experience (WordPress)Experience and enthusiasm for creating and scheduling content for social media platformsBasic proficiency in audio and video production and editingBasic knowledge of photo editing for online use

Skills and qualities:

Digitally savvyAbility to juggle multiple projects and prioritize tasksResearch and analysis skillsAbility to work both independently and collaborativelyConsistently respond to customer questions and concerns through social platformsCollaborate with fellow editors and across departmentsBring a high degree of attention to detailStay up to date on technology developments in the social sphereContribute to the development of Mindful’s internal culture

Please send your cover letter and resume to [email protected]

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $30,000.00-$40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental carePaid time offVision care

Schedule:

Monday to Friday