Educational Content Writer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible remote work

Professional growth

Collaborative virtual environment

Impactful educational resources

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Educational Content Writer for a fully remote role creating engaging textbooks, online modules, and assessment items while ensuring accuracy and pedagogical soundness for diverse learners. You will collaborate with subject matter experts, adhere to style guides, and translate complex topics into clear explanations, meeting deadlines in a remote setting.

This position offers flexibility to work from anywhere while contributing to educational development for learners

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, English, Communications, or related field.
• Proven experience as a content writer, preferably in the education sector.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a strong command of grammar and style.
• Ability to translate complex information into easily understandable content.
• Familiarity with instructional design principles and learning theories is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and revise educational content for textbooks, workbooks, and digital learning platforms.
• Develop clear, concise, and engaging explanations of complex topics appropriate for the target audience.
• Create assessment questions, quizzes, and exercises aligned with learning objectives.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and instructional designers to ensure content accuracy and quality.
• Adhere to style guides and content standards set by the organization.
• Conduct research to gather information and ensure the latest educational practices are incorporated.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Proofreading

Content development

Instructional design basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, English, Communications, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and detail-oriented Educational Content Writer to join their expanding team. This fully remote position focuses on creating engaging, accurate, and pedagogically sound content for various educational materials, including textbooks, online modules, and assessment items. You will play a key role in developing clear and accessible learning resources that support students across different subjects and grade levels. If you have a passion for education and a knack for crafting compelling educational narratives, this role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere while making a significant contribution to educational development for learners potentially based around Sandton .

Key Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and revise educational content for textbooks, workbooks, and digital learning platforms.
• Develop clear, concise, and engaging explanations of complex topics appropriate for the target audience.
• Create assessment questions, quizzes, and exercises aligned with learning objectives.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and instructional designers to ensure content accuracy and quality.
• Adhere to style guides and content standards set by the organization.
• Conduct research to gather information and ensure the latest educational practices are incorporated.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education, English, Communications, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a content writer, preferably in the education sector.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a strong command of grammar and style.
• Ability to translate complex information into easily understandable content.
• Familiarity with instructional design principles and learning theories is a plus.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Flexible remote work arrangements allowing for work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and exposure to diverse educational projects.
• A collaborative virtual environment where your contributions are valued.
• The satisfaction of creating impactful educational resources used by many students.