theSkimm

Were hiring a Contract Crypto Writer for a two-month-long contract.

About our team

This role will contribute to our mission of helping millennial women make smarter money decisions. The ideal candidate is well-versed in crypto & crypto concepts (think: NFTs, DAOs, Web3), comfortable with tight deadlines, & can commit to a two-month-long contract.

How youll contribute to our mission

• Translate crypto jargon & break down complex crypto topics using theSkimms unique voice & editorial approach
• Write crypto content from explainers on DeFi to interviews with industry-leading experts  written in the format & tone of theSkimm
• Contribute to special projects and/or long-form content on a per project basis

Heres a bit more about what were looking for

• 3+ years of experience in financial writing 
• Solid understanding of crypto & other crypto concepts, such as NFTs, DAOs, Web3
• Strong journalistic judgment with a specific eye for fact-checking standards
• Ability to create actionable content with a specific target audience in mind
• Excellent attention to detail & ability to work autonomously
• Experience in a fast-paced environment, with an ability to anticipate & respond quickly to change
• Passionate about theSkimm's mission & ability to write in theSkimm's voice

What would set you apart:

• Being an avid consumer of crypto news 
• Experience with financial content targeting millennial women
• Experience working on newsletters

Our story, Skimmd

Were a mission-driven digital media company giving millennial women the information they need to live their smartest lives. 

At our core, we are writers, editors, producers, designers, marketers, engineers, analysts, sellers, creatives, & strategists all working together to achieve this goal.

Since launching in 2012, we have become a trusted source for a community of millions of Skimmrs by seamlessly integrating into their existing routines, fundamentally changing the way our audience consumes news & makes decisions. Our flagship product, the Daily Skimm, remains the fastest-growing newsletter on the market, & we continue to innovate, find new ways to Skimm everything from finance & careers to voting, wellness and downtime. Our product suite has expanded to include three top-rated podcasts, Skimm This'', Pop Cultured, & 9 to 5ish, theSkimm mobile app, Skimm Money & Skimm Your Life newsletters, a new virtual course series called SkimmU, & Skimm Studios for innovative in-house video & audio content. Our first book, How to Skimm Your Life, was released in June 2019 & debuted at #1 on The New York Times Best Seller list. 

And were not done! We continue to grow the breadth of our offerings in lifes necessary categories & by expanding our products across events, commerce, customized content, & audio, our ecosystem will become the go-to resource for this generation - & the ones that follow -  in the most critical areas of their lives. 

Learn more about us & our other opportunities here.