Senior Manager, Education Design

The News Literacy Project

. Serve as the go-to expert on the resource library .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $77,500 - $82,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in resource development and instructional design, with a strong focus on K-12 education and news literacy. Proficient in project management and collaboration across teams to create engaging educational resources aligned with standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Instructional Design ExperienceProject Management ExperienceE-Learning Authoring Tools FamiliarityKnowledge of Accessibility StandardsGraphic Design Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Instructional DesignProject ManagementNews LiteracyEducational Standards AlignmentResource DevelopmentVideo EditingWritten CommunicationResource EvaluationCross-Functional CoordinationFeedback Integration

Soft Skills

CollaborationAdaptabilityTime ManagementCommunicationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

NotionSlackCanvaMicrosoft OfficeSharePoint

Industry Keywords

K-12 EducationInformation LiteracyE-LearningAccessibility StandardsVirtual Work Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the go-to expert on the resource library
Guide staff and contributors who develop or adapt resources
Evaluate offerings for relevance, engagement and innovation
Identify gaps and design additional resources using educator feedback
Coordinate cross-team resource efforts, including marketing campaigns and technology initiatives
Maintain a multiyear resource development roadmap
Monitor resource inventories and identify and update outdated materials
Drive project management and resource development efforts across teams
Lead development of lessons, instructional videos, online interactives, quizzes, infographics and other resources
Collaborate with educator support staff to align priorities with teacher feedback and strategic needs
Align resources to educational standards
Partner with the Senior Director of Education Design and Senior Vice President of Research and Design
Develop innovative news literacy resources for educators and students

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
A minimum of 6 years of experience in K-12 education
Background in journalism, news literacy or a similar field, such as information literacy
Substantial instructional design experience
Project management experience, formal or informal
Experience coordinating with marketing, technology or other cross-functional partners
Familiarity with major e-learning authoring tools and platforms
Knowledge of accessibility standards and protocols, specifically WCAG
At least basic proficiency in graphic design, including working with image files
Basic video editing skills
Skilled in Notion, Slack, Canva and Microsoft Office, including SharePoint
High-level understanding of learning standards, approaches and frameworks
Strong understanding of journalism, social media and student information habits
Ability to integrate educational research and theory into practice
Experience producing high-quality written work on tight deadlines
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and timelines
Experience working in a virtual work environment
Candidates must live in and be authorized to work in the United States
Successful completion of a background check and professional reference check
Cover letter and résumé required for application

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
401(k) plan match
Unlimited PTO
Flexible work environment
Virtual work environment
Skills assessment and virtual interview process
Equal opportunity employment and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion