Freelance Content Editor
Remote
General /
Freelance /
Remote
Pumpkin promises uncompromising care to the cats & dogs we love unconditionally. By helping prevent future health risks and ensuring access to gold-standard veterinary medicine and individualized support when it matters most – we aim to enable $1/2B in life-extending and life-saving treatment over the next five years.
How we’re making this happen:
Premium Insurance: Best-in-class coverage to enable the best, most advanced treatments and therapies when it matters most – without compromise
Innovative Wellness Plans: Personalized preventive care products designed with vets to prevent, reduce, and detect health risks earlier to extend quality of life
5-Star Experience: Concierge service & experience powered by pet experts and industry-leading technology to make decisions and providing care stress-free & frictionless
Mission-Driven Culture: We put pets' best interests at the center of everything we do. We dream big and solve big problems. We embrace speed, agility, and fearlessness to jump the highest fences, dig new and bigger holes, and fight for the toys we believe in.
Pumpkin is looking for a seasoned Freelance Content Editor to join our passionate, pet-loving blog team. As one of the fastest growing pet insurance brands and pet care companies in the US, Pumpkin is dedicated to providing educational content that empowers pet parents to be better guardians of their pet’s health and well-being. In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in elevating the quality, consistency, and authority of our brand voice across a range of articles and topics. If you're a meticulous editor with a strong command of SEO, excellent communication & project management skills, and a genuine passion for pets and their health, we'd love to hear from you! Join us in our mission to make a positive impact on the lives of pets and their people.
This is a remote position, but flexibility to travel to the NYC office once or twice a quarter would be a plus
What You'll Do:
- Edit and publish 7-10 new blog articles on Wordpress each week
- Collaborate with our in-house editorial content writer and freelance contributors to copy edit and refine new articles and refreshes, ensuring clarity, accuracy, adherence to brand editorial guidelines, and error-free content
- Conduct thorough fact-checking to verify the accuracy of information and maintain Pumpkin’s reputation as a trusted source for pet care advice
- Implement SEO best practices to optimize articles for target keywords, driving organic traffic and improving search engine rankings
- Help source cover photos & in-line imagery to visually enhance article content
- Manage content calendars, timelines, and legal reviews, ensuring timely publication of articles that align with editorial schedules
- Utilize project management tools to streamline workflows and enhance team collaboration
- Post articles on WordPress, formatting content for optimal readability and user experience
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Media/Communications, or a related field
- 3+ years of professional experience in content editing for a reputable online publication, content agency, or brand blog / content platform
- Online portfolio with relevant clips showcasing your editing expertise & versatility
- Strong copy editing skills with an impeccable eye for detail and grammar
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide constructive feedback to writers
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines while maintaining quality standards
- Strong understanding of SEO strategies and familiarity with keyword research & optimization tools, such as SEMRush, Ahrefs, Google Keyword Planner, and Clearscope
- Proficient in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and WordPress publishing; experience with AI tools for content creation and editing a plus
- Experience with project management tools, such as Monday.com
Bonus Points:
- Prior knowledge/experience in the pet care, animal health, or insurance space
The compensation for this position ranges from $30.00-$50.00 (hourly). Compensation may vary outside the listed range, based on a number of factors including but not limited to location, qualifications, performance, skills, and experience.
Pumpkin's Core Values:
Pets Come First: Put what’s best for pets at the center of everything we do
Trust the Pack: Help families make empowered pet care decisions
Jump Fences: If there’s a will, there’s always a way over them
Share Toys: Be generous with our gifts and amazing things will happen
Dig New Holes: Challenge conventions to create the future of pet health care
Pumpkin is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
