Website Hello Blyss
Hello Blyss is a Detroit, MI, based early-stage media and eCommerce company focused on the art of the human connection while celebrating transformative cannabis experiences. Our aim is to inform, inspire, and delight readers with authentic content through a cannabis-forward lens and keep our finger on the pulse of a growing industry.
Join our growing newsroom and tell real, human stories with the support of an enthusiastic, open-minded and ambitious team of writers, editors, and cannabis enthusiasts.
We are currently looking for an ambitious, curious, and motivated journalists to join our team (initially part time, contract) as columnists! This position is remote! You will have your own weekly column focused on cannabis in one of these areas:
Sex & Beauty: Write about both sex and inclusive beauty from a cannabis lens. Content can include interviews, personal essays, opinion, guidance and how-to, or products explorations and reviews.
Clarity in Cannabis: Content can include in-depth reviews of cannabis products, comparisons, how-tos, informational guides, and more. (Think: Wirecutter, but cannabis!)
Human Interest: Focused on cannabis in everyday life. How have people’s lives been transformed by cannabis? How do they use cannabis in their lifestyles, routines, and social life? (Think: Humans of New York, but cannabis!)
Each role is slightly different, but all have a social component! We want you to also create digital content you’re proud of (videos, infographics or static posts) and share it weekly with your followers as both you & Hello Blyss build an audience!
You will be responsible for
Delivering weekly, engaging articles of 600 to 1000 words on cannabis products
Work with editorial staff to refine and edit your writing for publication
Sharing and promoting your column and articles on various social platforms
Producing concurrent multimedia content to complement your articles
JOB REQUIREMENTS As a Clarity in Cannabis Columnist at Hello Blyss you must be comfortable and excited to write and share about cannabis in your own weekly column. In addition, we expect:
Knowledge of and interest in the cannabis industry, types of products, and how people use them
Prior experience with and enthusiasm for the use of cannabis as a viable and transformative lifestyle
Experience in professional or student journalism or prior work as a freelance writer
Outgoing personality with strong grasp of storytelling and the English language
Familiarity with technology including Microsoft Office, Google Doc, WordPress, and Slack
Desired, not required: 500+ followers on Twitter or 2000+ Instagram or TikTok followers
COMPENSATION Our writers are paid per article and are awarded quarterly bonuses dependent on company and team performance. If you’re writing about product reviews, you will also receive free products! We currently pay $35 for articles under 600 words, and $45 for 600-1000. Additional pay for multimedia content.
Are you excited to join Hello Blyss? We’re excited to have you! Please email [email protected] with your resume, a brief cover letter, and a writing sample of no more than 500 words. Please include a link to at least one published article beyond your writing sample at the bottom of your cover letter.
Please indicate which columnist position you’re most interested in applying for. For Sex & Beauty columnists, you must be comfortable writing and sharing about sex.
To apply for this job email your details to [email protected]
