Work at CHANI

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Astrology Writer to join our team at Chani Nicholas Incorporated.
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The job:
We are seeking a traditional astrologer and experienced writer with proven success in creating accurate and engaging content. Candidates with at least five years of traditional (Hellenistic) astrology and at least ten years of writing experience are encouraged to apply.

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The Senior Astrology Writer will work closely with the Content, Copy, and Marketing teams to create astrological content that encourages our readers’ self-acceptance, healing, and growth.

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The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer who is comfortable completing creative projects promptly and taking in feedback from others. You understand how to marry the traditions of astrology with inclusive, intersectional feminist thinking, issues of equity, social justice, and trauma-informed language. You possess a clear, accurate understanding of traditional astrology and can distill complex ideas into fresh, fun, creative, and compelling content.

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About us:

• CHANI is a queer, feminist-led team on a mission to support everyone in living their purpose. We believe that astrology can be a tool for healing and self-awareness, and hope that it can ultimately help transform us and our world for the better.
• We start within, by prioritizing our team’s wellbeing with a salary floor of $80,000 before benefits; a four-day workweek; fully covered health, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) with 5% match; unlimited menstrual leave; gender based violence paid and protected leave; seven weeks of paid office closure a year; unlimited PTO with a vacation stipend; and a wealth-building stipend.
• We also believe in mutual aid as a practice and give 5% of all our company’s revenue directly to queer, trans, Black, indigenous, people of color, and/or disabled survivors of gender-based violence via freefrom.org

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What you’ll do:

• Write and edit pithy, astrologically accurate, and engaging content for the daily horoscopes;
• Write and edit astrologically accurate, engaging content for the planetary horoscopes;
• Write and edit push notifications, tarot cards, astro weather, journal prompts, and any other content that’s updated weekly in the app;
• Write and edit horoscopes and workshops for the year ahead;
• Write and edit any new features we add to the natal chart; and
• Assist in writing needs for the website, social media, and The Weekly newsletter.

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What you'll bring:

• 10+ years of professional experience operating in written content creation, and/or study in journalism, publishing, or media;
• 5+ years of studying traditional astrology;
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with good storytelling instincts;
• Experience in breaking down large content into different formats, such as social media, newsletters, website content, etc.;
• Exceptional communication and listening skills;
• Ability to explain complex information in a way that anyone can understand while maintaining brand voice;
• An ability to absorb and integrate feedback;
• A proactive, highly organized, self-motivated work ethic, with a willingness to learn;
• Enthusiasm, creativity, patience, good judgment and flexibility in their work;
• Commitment to the highest standards of integrity;
• Confidence to take initiative and make decisions proactively;
• Strong people skills, emotional intelligence, and ability to work well with others as well as alone;
• Ability to work a normal schedule of Monday through Thursday during normal business hours; and
• Ability to work in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 100% of a typical working day.

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Preference for candidates with:

• Basic knowledge of Google Workspace and Airtable;
• Experience writing for social media, media companies, literary, or news publications;
• Experience casting electional charts; and
• A self-driven commitment to the active study of traditional (Hellenistic) astrology.

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What we offer:

• $100,000 - $110,000 salary (commensurate with experience, plus $10k in additional, annual stipends for a total of $110-120k)*;
• Fully covered health, dental, and vision insurance;
• A 401(k) with a 5% match;
• A flexible work-from-home policy;
• A 4-day workweek;
• 7 weeks paid office closure a year;
• 6 months paid parental leave;
• Unlimited, flexible paid vacation (subject to approval), plus a vacation stipend;
• Gender-based violence paid and protected leave;
• Unlimited menstrual leave for people with uteruses;
• An annual tech stipend;
• A personal and professional growth stipend; and
• A stipend to help you build wealth.

*Please note that we do not currently accept counter-offers to the salaries stated in our job listings. There is, however, room for growth within the first year of employment.

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How to apply:



To apply, please send your resume, cover letter, writing sample (instructions below), and list of 3 references (names, position, relationship, and email address) to jobs@chani.com with the subject line “Senior Astrology Writer.” Please include your name and pronouns on all documents.

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The writing sample should be a 60-to-90-word daily horoscope written for one rising sign (like you would find on the homescreen of the CHANI app). You can write your horoscope based on any single transit (e.g. “Full Moon in Scorpio,” or “Mars entering Libra,” etc.) for a past or future date. Please be sure to specify the horoscope date, transit, and rising sign in your sample.

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We expect to receive a large number of applications for this position, and your writing sample is your best opportunity to demonstrate your astrology knowledge and understanding of the CHANI brand voice. Please also note: we will not contact your references without notifying you first.‍

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Folks who are queer, trans, non-binary, Black, Indigenous, people of color, disabled, parents, immigrants; are/have been system-impacted; and/or have experienced systemic oppression or gender-based violence are encouraged to apply.
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Please note that because we expect to receive a large volume of applicants, we will only be in touch if we would like to move you forward to the next round. You will receive an auto-reply confirming the reception of your application — if you sent it to the correct email address, we received it. We also check our spam folders regularly and will retrieve your application if it lands there. Thank you for your understanding.

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The interview process:

• The team reviews your resume and writing sample;
• The Director of Content will send a follow-up writing assignment for you to complete;
• The Director of Content will reach out to conduct a 30-minute interview;
• If you advance to the next stage, you’ll interview with the President and CEO;
• The team reviews all feedback;
• We make a final decision and notify you.

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Location:


This position is fully remote, within the US, though you must be willing to travel annually for in-person retreats and department meet-ups as needed.

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Employment type:
Full-time position (32 hours per week).

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Details:



Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, beginning on February 6th, 2026. This position will remain open until filled. We are looking to fill the role immediately.

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Position reports to: Director of Content

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