We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Advisor to the CEO and President to join our team at Chani Nicholas Incorporated to help streamline operations as our fast-growing company builds our next chapter.

About Us 

Chani Nicholas Incorporated was founded by Chani Nicholas, a Los Angeles-based, Webby award-winning, NY Times-bestselling author and astrologer. 

We are a queer, feminist-led tech and media company on a mission to make astrology, and its wisdom, accessible to everyone as a tool for self-discovery, mindfulness, and healing. 

Learn more at chaninicholas.com.

The Job

We are seeking a strategic thought partner with proven success managing multiple projects and implementing business strategies to elevate workflow. As the Senior Advisor to the CEO and President, you will directly report to the CEO and President and will play a critical role in the operations of the company. You will build team systems and processes in order to ensure efficient and effective business operations and drive the direction delineated and agreed upon by the CEO and President. Your goal is to enable the leadership team to operate at a higher level of performance. The Senior Advisor to the CEO and President role is constantly changing based on the needs of the company. You will have your hand in almost every part of the business at some point, but most importantly, you will be the go-to person and confidant of the CEO and President, helping to both amplify their efforts and function as a thought partner on a diverse set of challenges. 

An ideal candidate is comfortable managing complex projects with little to no oversight. You have a high level of emotional intelligence, are able to foresee the needs of the team and company as a whole, and are able to address problems before they become larger issues. You possess strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills. You are able to hold the whole picture while also looking at problems from every angle, such as through the lens of marketing, logistics, etc. You are highly skilled at communicating with various stakeholders and translating ideas and feedback into best practice recommendations. You have experience working within a high growth company with a media, technology, and/or wellness focus. You possess confidence to take initiative and make decisions each day that can impact the business’s daily operations. You are a forward-looking thinker who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Work with CEO and President to distill key strategic initiatives and goals;
• Synthesize actionable plans and programs for these initiatives;
• Operationalize the initiatives across the company and team of directors;
• Track progress and deadlines of strategic initiatives and goals;
• Provide Weekly Briefings for the CEO and President to identify issues that need prioritization and immediate action;
• Ensure the CEO and President are aware of overall performance and issues across the company;
• Work with each department to help drive the most important company priorities forward;
• Act as a sounding board to senior leadership on matters of strategy, team effectiveness, and operations;
• Champion and drive efforts across the team to improve team effectiveness and alignment;
• Provide an ongoing feedback mechanism for operating effectiveness;
• Manage communications on behalf of CEO and President, distilling and communicating key messages to extended team and collaborators across the company;
• Advise directors on best practices for working with and gaining alignment with CEO and President; and
• Attend key meetings and calls on behalf of the CEO and President, providing insights back and making sure that action items are executed.

Who We’re Looking For

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Senior Advisor to the CEO and President, consulting, supporting C-Level executives, or similar role;
• Strong business acumen;
• Excellent judgment, strong crisis management skills, and a honed intuition;
• Commitment to the highest standards of integrity; 
• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills (written and oral);
• Strategic thinker with the ability to make quick, informed decisions;
• Ability to hold the larger picture while also analyzing problems from multiple perspectives;
• Excellent organizational skills, with high accuracy and attention to detail;
• Experience working within a high growth company;
• Proficiency in G-Suite and confidence learning new programs;
• Ability to work efficiently, juggle multiple projects with appropriate prioritization, adhere to quick deadlines, and adapt to evolving circumstances;
• Confidence to take initiative and make decisions proactively;
• Strong people skills, emotional intelligence, and ability to work well with others; 
• Must bring enthusiasm, creativity, patience, good judgment and flexibility to their work; 
• Ability to work both in a team environment and independently;
• Ability to work a normal schedule of Monday through Friday 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.

Preference For Candidates With 

• Knowledge of Traditional Astrology;
• Experience working for a company with an app; and
• Experience working in media and/or tech.

What We Offer

• $150k - $175k salary (commensurate with experience, with opportunity for advancement in the first year); 
• Fully covered health, dental and vision insurance;
• 401k with a 5% match;
• Flexible work from home policy;
• 4 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.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your cover letter, resume, and a list of 3 references (names, position, relationship, and email address) to Fatima Nasiyr at fatima@chaninicholas.com with the subject line “Senior Advisor to the CEO and President.”

Folks who are queer, trans, non-binary, Black, Indigenous, people of color, disabled, parents, are/have been system-impacted, are immigrants, and anyone who has experienced systemic oppression and/or gender-based violence are encouraged to apply. 

Location

• Los Angeles, CA strongly preferred for this position, but must be willing to travel once a month to Los Angeles

Details 

• Applications reviewed on a rolling basis, beginning on June 11, 2021
• Anticipated start date: August 1, 2021

Employment Type

• Exempt, full-time position (40 hours per week)

Position reports to

• CEO and President

We have an exciting opportunity for an Astrology Writer to join our team at Chani Nicholas Incorporated to help us sustain and build our next chapter.

About Us 

Chani Nicholas Incorporated was founded by Chani Nicholas, a Los Angeles-based, Webby award-winning, NY Times-bestselling author and astrologer. 

We are a queer, feminist-led tech and media company on a mission to make astrology, and its wisdom, accessible to everyone as a tool for self-discovery, mindfulness, and healing. 

Learn more at chaninicholas.com.

The Job

We are seeking a talented, creative and well-versed traditional astrologer and experienced writer with proven success in creating innovative and engaging content, honing a brand’s voice, and developing/editing regular astrological content. The Astrology Writer will support the company through writing content for current transits as well as natal chart interpretations, devising interesting and educational threads for social media, and copy-editing content for the CHANI App and newsletters. 

As a member of the content team, you will work closely with the Director of Content, the Social Media and Digital Content Manager, designers, editors, and the President to create content that encourages our readers’ self-acceptance, healing, and growth.

The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer who is comfortable completing creative projects promptly and moving seamlessly onto new assignments. 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 deep understanding of traditional astrology and can distill complex ideas into fresh, fun, creative, and compelling content. 

What You’ll Do

• Write and edit pithy, informational content for the current astrological transits;
• Write and edit astrologically accurate, engaging, and educational threads for social media;
• Write and edit natal chart interpretations; and
• Assist in copyediting needs for weekly and permanent content.

Who We’re Looking For

• 4+ years of professional experience operating in written content creation, and/or study in journalism, publishing, or media;
• 3+ years of studying traditional astrology;
• Strong 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.
• Excellent communication and listening skills;
• Ability to explain complex information in a way that anyone can understand;
• Ability to maintain brand voice;
• 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 Friday 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.

Preference For Candidates With

• Basic knowledge of Google Workspace;
• Experience writing content for social media; and
• Knowledge of electional astrology. 

What We Offer

• $80k-$90k salary (commensurate with experience, with opportunity for advancement in the first year); 
• Fully covered health, dental and vision insurance;
• 401k with a 5% match;
• Flexible work from home policy;
• 4 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.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your cover letter, resume, list of 3 references (names, position, relationship, and email address), and a sample of astrological writing to Eliza Robertson at eliza@chaninicholas.com with the subject line “Astrology Writer.”

Folks who are queer, trans, non-binary, Black, Indigenous, people of color, disabled, parents, are/have been system-impacted, are immigrants, and anyone who has experienced systemic oppression and/or gender-based violence are encouraged to apply. 

Location

• Los Angeles, CA preferred but must be willing to travel once a month to Los Angeles

Details 

• Applications reviewed on a rolling basis, beginning on June 11, 2021
• Anticipated start date: August 1, 2021

Employment Type

• Exempt, full-time position (40 hours per week)

Position reports to

• Director of Content

We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Media and Digital Content Manager to join our team at Chani Nicholas Incorporated to help expand our social media presence and take our digital media strategy to the next level. 

About Us 

Chani Nicholas Incorporated was founded by Chani Nicholas, a Los Angeles-based, Webby award-winning, NY Times-bestselling author and astrologer. 

We are a queer, feminist-led tech and media company on a mission to make astrology, and its wisdom, accessible to everyone as a tool for self-discovery, mindfulness, and healing. 

Learn more at chaninicholas.com.

The Job

We are seeking a talented and experienced individual with proven success in creating innovative and engaging content, honing a brand’s voice, and creatively driving user-centric digital experiences. The Social Media and Digital Content Manager will support the company through storytelling, content creation, social media presence, and exceeding marketing goals.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for building brand awareness, engagement, and community across all social and digital channels. You will lead end-to-end content creation for all social channels, website, email newsletters, and other editorial platforms. This role is critical to ensure content is driving growth.

An ideal candidate is an exceptional writer and communicator who can build and execute a content strategy that attracts, engages, and activates our target audience. You are digitally-savvy, obsessed with what’s trending, and love engaging in meaningful conversations. You understand the importance of knowing your audience, what resonates with them, and how to distill complex ideas into fresh, creative, and compelling content. You are a forward-looking thinker who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in developing social media strategies to advance the company's social media presence; 
• Manage all social media accounts, comments, and activity;
• Coordinate compelling digital and social media marketing campaigns, including copy-writing, content creation, editing, design, and execution;
• Manage and execute social media platforms day-to-day (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and emerging platforms), including the development and maintenance of a social media content calendar;
• Write, edit, publish and share high-quality and engaging daily content that builds meaningful connections and encourages community members to take action and attract app subscribers;
• Create, produce, and distribute our newsletter;
• Aid in guaranteeing the consistent use of brand identity and messaging across the company by ensuring digital campaigns stay on message;
• Continuously refine digital marketing strategy by capturing and analyzing the appropriate social data/metrics, insights and best practices, and then acting on the information, with consultation and approval of the President; 
• Identify real-time digital and cultural trends to inform social media strategy and community building. Monitor social media trends and translate learnings into actionable insights;
• Prepare regular progress reports measuring social media channel and creative campaign performance;
• Write and edit articles, press releases/advisories and op-eds, and engage in media outreach; and 
• Build relationships with community members and media outlets.

Who We’re Looking For

• 4+ years of professional experience operating in a social media, content creation, and/or community management capacity or study in marketing, digital media and/or communications;
• Strong writing and editing skills, with good storytelling instincts;
• Excellent communication and listening skills;
• The ability to maintain brand voice;
• 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;
• Insights on the latest trends and best practices;
• Experience crafting, packaging, and scheduling messages for all major social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, etc), with digital analytics tools a plus; 
• Experience in Mailchimp (or comparable email marketing platform);
• Proficiency in G-Suite and confidence in learning new programs;
• Ability to work a normal schedule of Monday through Friday during normal business hours; 
• Ability to perform phone calls on the company’s behalf; and
• Ability to work in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 100% of a typical working day.

Preference For Candidates With

• Basic graphic design and layout experience;
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign);
• Basic video editing skills; and
• Knowledge of Traditional Astrology.

What We Offer

• $80k-$90k salary (commensurate with experience, with opportunity for advancement in the first year); 
• Fully covered health, dental and vision insurance;
• 401k with a 5% match;
• Flexible work from home policy;
• 4 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.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your cover letter, resume, list of 3 references (names, position, relationship, and email address), a portfolio of any relevant work, and any links to social media profiles that you oversee to Fatima Nasiyr at fatima@chaninicholas.com with the subject line “Social Media and Digital Content Manager.”

Folks who are queer, trans, non-binary, Black, Indigenous, people of color, disabled, parents, are/have been system-impacted, are immigrants, and anyone who has experienced systemic oppression and/or gender-based violence are encouraged to apply.

Location

• Los Angeles, CA preferred, but must be willing to travel once a month to Los Angeles

Details 

• Applications reviewed on a rolling basis, beginning on May 15, 2021
• Anticipated start date: July 1, 2021

Employment Type

• Exempt, full-time position (40 hours per week)

Position reports to

• President

We have an exciting opportunity for an Executive Assistant to join our team at Chani Nicholas Incorporated to help sustain and build our next chapter. 

About Us 

Chani Nicholas Incorporated was founded by Chani Nicholas, a Los Angeles-based, Webby award-winning, NY Times-bestselling author and astrologer. 

We are a queer, feminist-led tech and media company on a mission to make astrology, and its wisdom, accessible to everyone as a tool for self-discovery, mindfulness, and healing. 

Learn more at chaninicholas.com.

The Job

We are looking for an extremely organized and motivated Executive Assistant who will work directly with the President. This person will have strong written and verbal communication skills, be excited to manage many different tasks at any given time, and lead with integrity, discretion and passion for their work. They will be a forward-looking thinker who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions. 

What You’ll Do

• Schedule and manage the day-to-day calendar for the President and use discretion to make sure the President’s time is well-utilized; assume central coordination for internal and external requests and proactively manage cadence for standing meetings (one-on-ones, team meetings, etc.); complete expense reports; and arrange complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas; 
• Review schedules daily and ensure that the President is aware of any materials they need to prepare for upcoming meetings, and support with the preparation of these materials as necessary;
• Keep the President on track with daily, weekly and monthly agenda and take initiative to move pieces around as necessary to make sure the most pressing items are addressed in a timely way;
• Track all the President’s communications, organize and respond to emails, and draft correspondence, sometimes of a confidential nature;
• Support team communication efforts by authoring or editing team or company-wide communications;
• Research, prioritize and follow up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the President, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature, and determine the appropriate course of action, referral or response;
• Review documents for grammatical errors, typos, and formatting needs;
• Update and maintain notes and next steps on all the President’s meetings;
• Work closely and effectively with the President to keep them well-informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, and follow up appropriately;
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork;
• Build and maintain relationships crucial to the success of the company and manage a variety of special projects for the President; and
• Provide back-up to the executive administrative team.

Who We’re Looking For

• Commitment to the highest standards of integrity; 
• Will maintain trustworthiness and perform duties with the utmost confidentiality 
• Experience in exercising sensibility, discretion, and diplomacy in handling all matters, information, and relationships (including confidential or sensitive information);
• Strong writing skills and experience;
• Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting C-Level executives;
• Proficiency in G-Suite and confidence learning new programs;
• A valid California Driver’s License and vehicle insurance;
• Ability to work efficiently, juggle multiple projects with appropriate prioritization, adhere to quick deadlines, and adapt to evolving circumstances;
• Confidence to take initiative and make decisions proactively;
• Strong people skills, emotional intelligence, and ability to work well with others; 
• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills (written and oral);
• Must bring enthusiasm, creativity, patience, good judgment and flexibility to their work; 
• Ability to work both in a team environment and independently;
• Excellent organizational skills, with high accuracy and attention to detail;
• Ability to work a normal schedule of Monday through Friday during normal business hours with the ability to provide support for urgent situations outside of normal business hours (i.e. travel cancellations, less than 5% of the time);
• Ability to perform phone calls on the company’s behalf; and
• Ability to work in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 100% of a typical working day.

What We Offer

• $65k-$75k salary (commensurate with experience, with opportunity for advancement in the first year); 
• Fully covered health, dental and vision insurance;
• 401k with a 5% match;
• Flexible work from home policy;
• 4 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.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your cover letter, resume, and a list of 3 references (names, position, relationship, and email address) to Fatima Nasiyr at fatima@chaninicholas.com with the subject line “Executive Assistant to the President.”

Folks who are queer, trans, non-binary, Black, Indigenous, people of color, disabled, parents, are/have been system-impacted, are immigrants, and anyone who has experienced systemic oppression and/or gender-based violence are encouraged to apply.

Location

• Los Angeles, CA; applicant must already be living in Los Angeles

Details 

• Applications reviewed on a rolling basis, beginning on May 15, 2021
• Anticipated start date: July 1, 2021

Employment Type

• Exempt, full-time position (40 hours per week)

Position reports to

• President 

We have an opportunity for an Android Developer to join our team at Chani Nicholas Incorporated to help sustain and build our next chapter.

About Us 

Chani Nicholas Incorporated was founded by Chani Nicholas, a Los Angeles-based, Webby award-winning, NY Times-bestselling author and astrologer. 

We are a queer, feminist-led tech and media company on a mission to make astrology, and its wisdom, accessible to everyone as a tool for self-discovery, mindfulness, and healing.

The Job

You eschew the “brogrammer” culture in favor of a forward-thinking and collaborative environment where technology is there to serve the needs of your users. You are a team player who can also work independently without a lot of direction, effectively taking requests from marketing, design, and other leadership and turning them into functional and beautiful production ready app features. 

You are a dedicated software craftsperson and product lead who cares deeply about best practices and what it takes to write and maintain great code and push forward with innovative concepts. You have high emotional intelligence, an abundance mindset, able to effectively balance the needs of the creative and technical.

You will develop and be responsible for building and updating Android compatible applications and systems, finding and squashing bugs, and maintaining a clean and elegant codebase. We are open to using cross platform technologies for our Android buildout, however, you must be able to work with any necessary native integrations and lead the development of making the app available to Android users.

You do not have to be an astrologer or familiar with astrology right now to apply - but you should be willing & able to learn the language of astrology so that your engineering reflects astrology’s logic.

Technical Skills Required

1 – 3+ years in mobile app development with strong Android experience (Java/Kotlin) and SDKs

Fluency with Android tool ecosystem for development, testing, debugging, and performance benchmarking (Android Studio/Visual Studio, Material Design and/or any other related IDEs or local development tools)

Extensive hands-on experience creating custom UI controls, consuming RESTful APIs, designing protocols, animations, and performance optimization

A disciplined approach to development, testing, documentation and code structure in a team environment

An excellent understanding of best practices for concurrency and threading 

A drive to learn and master new technologies and techniques 

Strong understanding of data structures & algorithms 

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Bonus

Experience with other mobile platforms, iOS Development, React Native, TDD and agile methodologies

Experience implementing and maintaining containers (Docker)

How to Apply

To apply, please send your cover letter, resume, portfolio, and a list of 3 references (names, relationship, position, and email address) to Sonya Passi at tech@chaninicholas.com with the subject line “Android Developer Application.”

Folks who are queer, trans, non-binary, Black, Indigenous, people of color, disabled, parents, are/have been system-impacted, are immigrants, and anyone who has experienced systemic oppression and/or gender-based violence are encouraged to apply.

The Interview Process

1. The team reviews your portfolio and resume.
2. A member of our team will hop on the phone with you for 15 minutes to assess your skill set and ask, “Why Chani app?”
3. You’ll participate in a 1-hour pair programming session with the Director of Engineering. You’ll be asked to share your screen and work through coding challenges.
4. You’ll participate in a group interview with the Director of Engineering, Director of Technology, and Director of UX.
5. You’ll participate in a group interview with the President and CEO.
6. The team reviews all feedback.
7. We make a final decision and notify you.

Location

Los Angeles, CA preferred, but must be willing to travel once a month to Los Angeles

Details 

Applications reviewed on a rolling basis

Anticipated start date: April 1, 2021

Employment Type

Exempt, full-time position 

Salary and Benefits

$70k - $90k (commensurate with experience, with opportunity for advancement in the first year) 

We offer excellent benefits and work perks, including flexible work from home, unlimited paid vacation, paid sick leave, access to a variety of completely covered health, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, and 401(k) plan with a 5% match.

Position reports to

Director of Engineering