Senior Content Writer

Studyin; New Delhi; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

StudyIn is seeking a skilled editor to refine SOPs, essays, and supporting documents for students preparing for study abroad. You will polish language, ensure coherence, and preserve the applicant’s voice while adhering to university guidelines.

Collaborate with students and counselors, provide actionable feedback, and help meet tight submission deadlines. Graduate or higher with 4–5 years of editing experience in education or admissions preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate or higher with 4–5 years editing experience.
• Experience in study abroad/admissions preferred.
• Excellent command of English grammar, style and tone.

Responsibilities

• Edit and rewrite application documents (SOPs, essays, LORs, resumes) to highlight student strengths.
• Brainstorm with students to develop impactful, personalized content.
• Ensure timely submission of documents while maintaining quality.
• Follow editing guidelines and established processes.
• Support content needs through editing, proofreading and content creation.
• Provide feedback to improve narrative flow and overall impact.

Skills

Editing skills

Admissions knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Graduate or higher

Job description

At StudyIn,we believe that the right guidance has the power to change lives. As theworld’s most trusted higher education specialist, we’ve helped over 1.3million students access study opportunities since 2006, placing them at topuniversities across the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, andDubai. Our global team of 500+ professionals spans 40+ countries worldwide,offering expert counselling, admissions support, visa guidance, anduniversity partnerships.

Main Duties & Scope of the role

• Review and edit personal statements, SOPs, andapplication essays for grammar, clarity, structure, andcoherence.
• Ensure alignment with university guidelines and specific program expectations.
• Enhance content to reflect the applicant’s voice,goals, and strengths without altering authenticity.
• Collaborate with students or Counselors to understand background, achievements, and motivations.
• Provide constructive feedback toimprove narrative flow and overall impact.
• Meet tight deadlines whilemaintaining high editorial standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit and rewrite applicationdocuments (SOPs, essays, LORs, resumes) to highlight student strengthsand individuality.
• Brainstorm with students todevelop impactful, personalized content where needed.
• Ensure timely submission ofassigned documents while maintaining quality.
• Follow standardized editingguidelines and processes.
• Support departmental content needsthrough editing, proofreading, and content creation.
• Assist in editing-related trainingand maintain quality and TAT reports.
• Provide personalized attention tostudents and uphold brand standards through quality content.

About the Candidate (including requiredcompetencies)

• Excellent Language & Editing Skills: Provenability to write and edit at a high level—strong command of Englishgrammar, style, and tone.
• Familiarity with Admissions Processes: Solidunderstanding of SOP/essay structures, program requirements, anduniversity expectations across various disciplines.
• Strong Interpersonal & CommunicationAbilities: Able to quickly build rapport withapplicants, ask insightful questions to draw out their unique stories,and convey feedback constructively.
• Time Management & Organizational Proficiency: Experiencedin juggling multiple editing projects, prioritizing tasks, andconsistently meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality.

Requirements & Qualification

• Strong written and verbalcommunication skills with the ability to influence and engageeffectively.
• Proven experience in developingand delivering editing-related training.
• Adaptable, with a proactiveattitude and ability to multitask in high-pressure environments.
• Problem-solving mindset with acollaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Prior experience in the studyabroad/overseas education sector preferred.
• Qualification: Graduate or higher;4-5 years of relevant experience required.