Senior Educational Content Writer - Digital Learning

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Educational Content Writer to develop engaging learning materials for online courses. The role requires strong pedagogy, extensive research, and collaboration with SMEs to ensure accuracy and alignment with learning objectives.

You will craft lesson text, exercises, quizzes, case studies, and interactive elements across multiple subjects, adapting content for diverse learners while maintaining brand voice and quality. A hybrid work model is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, education, journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in educational content writing or curriculum development.
• Proven ability to write clear, concise, and engaging educational materials.
• Strong research skills and the ability to synthesize information from various sources.
• Experience working with subject matter experts and instructional designers.
• Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and digital learning principles.
• Excellent grammar, punctuation, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work model, balancing remote and office-based tasks in Randburg, Gauteng.
• Portfolio of writing samples showcasing educational content is required.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, and edit high-quality educational content for online courses, modules, and learning resources.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure content accuracy, relevance, and alignment with learning objectives.
• Develop engaging learning materials, including lesson text, exercises, quizzes, case studies, and interactive elements.
• Adapt content for different learning levels and audiences, ensuring clarity and accessibility.
• Adhere to style guides, brand voice, and quality standards for all created content.
• Optimize content for search engines (SEO) and user engagement.
• Review and revise existing content to maintain relevance and improve effectiveness.
• Manage multiple writing projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery.
• Contribute to content strategy and planning discussions.

Skills

Educational content writing

Research skills

Collaboration with SMEs

SEO writing

Editing & proofreading

Education

Bachelor's degree in English / Communications / Education / Journalism

Tools

LMS

Job description

About the Role

An innovative digital education company based in Randburg, Gauteng , is seeking a talented Senior Educational Content Writer to develop engaging and effective learning materials for online courses. This hybrid role requires a skilled writer with a strong understanding of educational pedagogy and a passion for creating compelling content across various subjects. You will be instrumental in shaping the learning experience for students by crafting clear, concise, and accurate educational content. The ideal candidate will possess excellent research and writing skills, the ability to work collaboratively with subject matter experts, and a keen eye for detail. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to making quality education accessible through digital platforms in Randburg and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, write, and edit high-quality educational content for online courses, modules, and learning resources.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure content accuracy, relevance, and alignment with learning objectives.
• Develop engaging learning materials, including lesson text, exercises, quizzes, case studies, and interactive elements.
• Adapt content for different learning levels and audiences, ensuring clarity and accessibility.
• Adhere to style guides, brand voice, and quality standards for all created content.
• Optimize content for search engines (SEO) and user engagement.
• Review and revise existing content to maintain relevance and improve effectiveness.
• Manage multiple writing projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery.
• Contribute to content strategy and planning discussions.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Education, Journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in educational content writing or curriculum development.
• Proven ability to write clear, concise, and engaging educational materials.
• Strong research skills and the ability to synthesize information from various sources.
• Experience working with subject matter experts and instructional designers.
• Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and digital learning principles.
• Excellent grammar, punctuation, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work model, balancing remote and office-based tasks in Randburg, Gauteng .
• Portfolio of writing samples showcasing educational content is required.

Benefits

This position offers a competitive annual salary of R , commensurate with experience and qualifications. Employees benefit from a hybrid work model, providing flexibility between home and office. Our client offers opportunities for professional growth and development, a collaborative and innovative work environment, and the chance to contribute to impactful digital learning initiatives. Join our team in Randburg and be part of a company that is transforming education.