Freelance Content Writer, Maximus
Maximus (https://www.maximustribe.com/) is a mission-driven consumer health company that provides men with content, community, and clinical support to optimize them in mind and body. Maximus has raised $15M from top Silicon Valley VCs such as Founders Fund and 8VC as well as leading angel investors/operators from companies like Bulletproof, Tinder, Coinbase, Daily Stoic, & Shopify.
Maximus is looking for a Freelance Content Writer with a strong understanding of scientific principles and a passion for men’s health topics. The ideal candidates will have experience writing editorial-style content similar to what you would find in Men’s Health, GQ, and other leading men’s lifestyle publications. A solid grasp of SEO best practices is essential to enhance our online visibility and reach.
Responsibilities:
- Content Creation:
- Write engaging, scientifically accurate articles on men’s health, fitness, nutrition, mental well-being, and lifestyle.
- Develop editorial content that aligns with Maximus’ brand voice and resonates with our target audience.
- Research:
- Conduct thorough research to ensure all content is evidence-based and up-to-date with the latest scientific findings.
- Simplify complex scientific concepts into accessible and compelling narratives for a general audience.
- SEO Optimization:
- Implement SEO strategies to improve content visibility, including keyword research and on-page optimization.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to develop content that drives organic traffic and engagement.
- Collaboration:
- Work closely with the editorial and marketing teams to align content with company goals and campaigns.
- Revise and edit content based on feedback to ensure the highest quality standards.
The ideal candidate will have the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Science, or a related field; advanced degrees are a plus.
- 4-5+ years of experience in science writing, journalism, or editorial roles, preferably focusing on men’s health topics.
- Strong understanding of scientific concepts and the ability to translate them for a general audience.
- Proven experience writing for men’s lifestyle publications or similar outlets.
- Excellent written communication skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Proficiency in SEO best practices and tools.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
Qualities:
- High Conscientiousness: Highly effective, organized, dutiful, self-disciplined, and careful. You are the type of person who used multiple colors of highlighters, and everyone wanted to borrow notes from. You never forget a task, execute it flawlessly, and are as reliable as clockwork.
- High Horsepower & Humility: High intellectual and physical energy. You eagerly solve big, complex, and ambiguous company problems, while having the humility to “roll your sleeves up” and do the dirty work without complaint.
- Creative Thinker: Highly creative thinker who tends to find solutions that others don’t see or inappropriately dismiss. Not content to do the safe bet everyone else takes.
- Relentlessly Resourceful (http://www.paulgraham.com/relres.html): highly proactive, does not quit, and finds innovative solutions with little guidance. Bias for action and ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment with a high degree of autonomy.
- Passion for Men’s Health & Development: interest in helping men develop a healthy masculinity. Demonstrates personal dedication and interest in health optimization (e.g. diet, exercise, sleep, focus, and relationships).
World-Class Benefits:
- Premium Blue Shield Platinum PPO & HMO Plans (up to 80% coverage)
- Full Suite: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- Best-in-class 401K options
- Flexible vacation/time-off policies
- Liquidity of options whenever available
- Extended options exercise window for loyal employees (3 months for every year of service; e.g. 1 year for 4+ year employees)