IDONTMIND, a program of Mental Health America, is seeking a talented writer who’s passionate about mental health to join our growing team.

This position is available either in-person or remote from anywhere in the United States. Mental Health America is headquartered in the Washington, DC area and all remote employees are required to travel to the national office approximately 4-5 times a year.

This position will play an important role in shaping the content, voice, and direction of the IDONTMIND Journal, our growing collection of articles on all things mental health on idontmind.com. We’re looking for a writer who’s passionate about mental health and has “lived experience” that informs their work.

As an Associate Content Writer, you’ll be tasked with pitching and writing a variety of different types of articles – from interviews with mental health experts to reviews of mental health apps to opinion pieces, and beyond. You’ll contribute to our growing catalog of articles taking a youthful and relatable approach to mental health and wellness like:

• So you think you can’t afford therapy
• How to fight back when anxiety attacks
• 5 signs racism is showing up in your therapy sessions

In mental health, we believe we need to meet people where they are. For a lot of our community, that’s on social media. Another important part of this role will be translating these articles to be effective posts on Instagram and other social media platforms. Ideal candidates for this job will have a strong understanding of Instagram and be great at repurposing longer articles into carousel posts, captions, and bite-size takeaways.

The IDONTMIND team is quite small. That means this position has a unique and exciting opportunity to easily shape the voice and direction of the IDONTMIND campaign. Help us continue our work to inspire conversations about mental health in new and creative ways and join our team.

IDONTMIND is a mental health awareness campaign and apparel brand founded in 2017 and is an official program of Mental Health America. IDONTMIND’s mission is to inspire open and honest conversations about mental health in new and creative ways. Learn more at idontmind.com.

IDONTMIND and Mental Health America understand that racism undermines mental health. Therefore, we are committed to anti-racism and embrace diversity and inclusion in all that we do, including informing our hiring practices. We pledge to work against individual racism, interpersonal racism, and racist policies in all their forms. Priority is given to people with lived (preference) or professional experience with underserved populations; Black, Latino, or Native American communities; psychosis; self-harm; domestic violence; interpersonal violence; physical abuse; childhood abuse; or employment issues. 

How to apply

Please send your resume, cover letter, writing samples, and LinkedIn profile link (if applicable) to jobs@mhanational.org with the subject heading: "IDONTMIND Associate Staff Writer." In your email, please also include:

• A brief introduction of yourself, why you’re passionate about mental health, and why you believe you're a fit for our team.
• Tearsheets or links to any mental health-related writing samples.
• Links to any of your previous work applicable to IDONTMIND

Only people considered for an interview will be contacted. Please regard your resume as having been received unless your email bounces back. No calls or follow-up emails, please.

Responsibilities

• Write and produce regularly assigned content for the IDONTMIND Journal
• Pitch original content and story ideas that help position IDONTMIND as a leading voice in mental health
• Collaborate with the social team to produce content for various social platforms, including writing copy, captions, and adapting articles for social media posts
• Source royalty-free photography to include with each article
• Peer edit stories and articles written by other IDONTMIND team members
• Use content analytics and other data sources to help guide editorial strategy
• Work with the IDONTMIND Content Manager to help maintain editorial calendars
• Continually monitor and read other relevant publications for inspiration for new story ideas
• Participate in IDONTMIND team meetings and brainstorms
• Work and collaborate with other Mental Health America programs and teams
• Have a strong focus on JEDI (justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion)
• Collaborate with the apparel team to write copy for new IDONTMIND collections and products
  
  

Requirements

• Demonstrated passion for mental health
• Strong knowledge of grammar and writing fundamentals
• 2+ years of experience in a writing position
• Must be a self-starter, highly organized and detail-oriented
• High proficiency and interest in social media
• Familiarity with content production and creation tools like Google Apps and Adobe Creative Cloud
• Remote employees must travel to the Mental Health America office in the Washington, DC area approximately 4-5 times a year at your own expense