Freelance Editorial Writer
The Beautylish creative team is seeking a Freelance Editorial Writer to contribute short- and long-form content to engage and inform our customers.
Beautylish is a growing e-commerce company that’s redefining the beauty shopping experience in the digital age. We strive to create a truly exceptional experience for our customers—from the first time they visit our website to the moment they unwrap their order and beyond.
Our ideal Freelance Editorial Writer candidate is a skilled wordsmith with a passion for storytelling who understands the Beautylish brand voice. You should have a genuine interest in all things beauty and have the writing chops to translate your passion into attention-grabbing and informative editorial pieces. You'll pitch ideas to our Creative team to write everything from trend spotlights, tutorials, and shopping guides to brand interviews, ingredient deep-dives, and experiential narratives.
Responsibilities include:
- Pitch editorial ideas to the Creative Producer
- Write short- and long-form editorial pieces to be featured on our website
- Assist the Creative and Marketing Teams with editorial content/projects as needed
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- 4+ years experience in writing or content marketing with a strong portfolio of work; experience writing for an e-commerce or beauty website is preferred
- Demonstrated interest in and working knowledge of the beauty industry, including familiarity with products, brands, and trends
- Ability to conduct research as needed to ensure all editorial is factual and accurate
- Strong writing skills and a clear voice that distills complex ideas into compelling, customer-facing stories
- Able to consistently meet deadlines and submit polished pieces that require minimal copyediting
Scope of Work & Compensation:
- Assignment frequency will vary, estimated 1-2 pieces monthly
- Per assignment compensation, depending on article type:
- General Articles: $80/ea (~500 words or less; content about trends, new products, product reviews, beauty tips & tricks, and how-to guides)
- In-depth articles: $150/ea (typically over 500 words; more in-depth content such as interviews and beauty tutorials; more time spent on research typically necessary)
Additional Specifications:
- 1099 contract position, open only to those currently residing in and legally eligible to work in the U.S.
- Remote/work from home from anywhere in the US
- Primary point of contact will be with our west coast based Creative Producer
Applicants who demonstrate potential fit for the Beautylish brand will be given the opportunity to pitch ideas to our Creative Producer. Successful pitches will receive additional guidance and will complete a single, paid assignment to further evaluate long-term fit. If the article meets our standards for publication, an ongoing contract may be offered.