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Senior Content Writer – K–12 Education
Participate Learning. Write blogs, newsletters, case studies, thought leadership, website content, campaign content, and other long- and short-form materials .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with a strong command of language and tone, tailored for K–12 education audiences. Capable of managing multiple projects while collaborating effectively across teams and applying editorial judgment to enhance content quality.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Exceptional Writing AbilityK–12 Education ExperienceStrong Editorial JudgmentContent Marketing ExperienceInterviewing Skills
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Hard Skills
WritingEditingStorytellingContent DevelopmentSEODigital MarketingCampaign StrategyResearch SkillsSynthesis SkillsContent Management
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailCollaborationListening SkillsIntellectual CuriosityEmpathy
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in EnglishBachelor’s Degree in JournalismBachelor’s Degree in CommunicationsBachelor’s Degree in Education
Industry Keywords
K–12 EducationEducation PublishingEducation CommunicationsEditorial CalendarContent RepurposingThought LeadershipCampaign ContentDigital Content Best PracticesEducator PerspectivesSchool Stories
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Write blogs, newsletters, case studies, thought leadership, website content, campaign content, and other long- and short-form materials
- Translate complex education concepts, research, product information, and school stories into clear, engaging content
- Interview educators, school and district leaders, internal experts, and partners
- Adapt tone, framing, and depth for audiences ranging from teachers to district leaders
- Revise writing using feedback to strengthen quality, speed, and editorial judgment
- Shape and manage the editorial calendar in alignment with organizational priorities
- Own Participate Learning’s blog as a useful destination for educators and education leaders
- Identify opportunities to revisit, strengthen, and repurpose existing content
- Lead editorial development of recurring communications, including product emails and organization-wide news updates
- Apply search and digital content best practices with marketing colleagues
- Write from educators’ and school leaders’ perspectives
- Collaborate with Product, Research and Evaluation, Implementation, Partnerships, and Marketing teams
- Adapt core content for social media, design, paid media, sales enablement, and other channels and campaigns
- Provide editorial judgment during collaborative reviews
- Manage multiple writing projects and deadlines while maintaining high quality
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Education, or a related field preferred
- 5+ years of professional writing, editorial, communications, education, or related experience
- Demonstrated exceptional writing ability through a portfolio of substantive work
- Meaningful professional experience in K–12 education, education publishing, education communications, or a role requiring deep engagement with schools and educators
- Experience interviewing subject-matter experts and translating complex information into compelling content
- Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
- Strong command of language, structure, tone, voice, and nuance
- Strong synthesis skills and ability to identify connections across multiple sources, concepts, and perspectives
- Deep understanding of K–12 audiences and ability to write with credibility and empathy for educators
- Excellent interviewing and listening skills
- Strong editorial judgment and attention to detail
- Strong research skills and intellectual curiosity
- Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively across teams
- Content marketing, SEO, email marketing, campaign strategy, analytics, or digital marketing experience is valuable but not required
- Passion for global perspectives, languages, cultures, and travel
- Cameras on during most Zoom meetings
- Belief that global education is for everyone
Benefits
Comp & perks- Attractive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Generous vacation and separate sick time
- 401(k) plan with company match up to 6% of salary
- Expanded family support leave, including child school leave, family crisis leave, and hardship leave
- Wellness program
- Fertility benefits
- Adoption assistance
- Infant-at-work and dog-friendly workplace programs
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Fully stocked kitchen
- Volunteer time off
- Professional development funds
- Flexible and open culture
- Flexible work arrangements