Publishing & Writing Coach

Adweek; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Virtual sessions

Autonomy over rates

Job summary

Leland is seeking an experienced publishing and writing coach to work with writers aiming to sharpen their craft and break into publishing. You will teach writing techniques, edit manuscripts, and guide students through submission and publishing strategy.

You will also support career development, including resume review, interview prep, salary negotiation, and networking strategy, with sessions hosted virtually and hours set by the coach.

Qualifications

• Experience in publishing or writing is required.
• Coaching or mentoring experience is essential.
• Ability to guide writers with a clear, structured approach.

Responsibilities

• Teach writing techniques and editing.
• Guide writers through manuscript submission and publishing strategy.
• Help students build capabilities through consistent skill building.
• Support the career side: resume review, interview prep, salary negotiation, networking.

Skills

Publishing/writing experience

Coaching/mentoring

Structured coaching approach

Job description

Leland is building the home for ambition in the age of AI. We connect people with the experts, programs, and communities they need to land the job, get into the school, or upskill for a world being rewritten by AI. We help businesses become AI-native through training, hiring, and infrastructure. Since our founding in 2021, we've helped tens of thousands of people reach their most ambitious goals and raised $19M from world-class investors. Ambition is sacred to us, and we've built a product that takes that seriously.

We're seeking an experienced publishing and writing coach to work with writers looking to sharpen their craft and break into the publishing industry. This role includes teaching writing techniques and editing, guiding writers through manuscript submission and publishing strategy, and helping students build these capabilities through consistent, practical skill building. Coaches also support the career side of the journey, including resume review, interview prep, salary negotiation, and networking strategy, as well as freelancing for those pursuing independent writing work. Ideal candidates have professional experience in publishing or writing, prior coaching or mentoring experience, and a clear, structured approach to helping writers grow both their craft and their career. Coaches set their own hours and rates, host sessions virtually, and partner with our team to deliver a high-quality, supportive experience for every student.

Why Leland?

• The chance to join a world-class team helping people achieve their career and educational dreams

• Work in a collaborative, high-energy environment where your contributions have a direct impact

• Operate in a fast-paced, AI-native environment

• We don't hire people who merely want to work for a great company; we hire people who want to make a great company

Leland is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and demographics to apply.