Remote Educational Content Writer for Online Courses

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 165,000 - 344,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive project-based or hourly

Flexible working hours

Remote work from anywhere

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Educational Content Writer for remote work to develop engaging online course content. The role requires strong language, pedagogical insight, and the ability to simplify complex topics while maintaining instructional value.

You will research, write, edit, and format content for various subjects, collaborating with SMEs to ensure accuracy and alignment with learning objectives. This contract position offers flexible hours and a global impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Education, Journalism, or related field.
• 3+ years in content writing, preferably education/e-learning.
• Proven ability to write clear, engaging educational content for online platforms.
• Excellent research, writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Understanding of instructional design and adult learning theories.
• Experience creating content for diverse subjects is a plus.
• Ability to work independently, manage time, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with CMS and online collaboration tools.
• Must work remotely with reliable internet access.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, and edit content for online courses across subjects.
• Develop lesson text, scripts for video lectures, exercises, quizzes, assignments.
• Ensure content is accurate, pedagogically sound, aligned with objectives.
• Adapt style and tone to different audiences and subjects.
• Collaborate with SMEs for technical accuracy and depth.
• Optimize content for online learning environments and UX.
• Adhere to brand guidelines and voice.
• Manage multiple writing projects and deadlines.
• Incorporate feedback from editors, SMEs, and instructional designers.

Skills

Content writing

Editing

Research

Instructional design

CMS experience

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CMS platforms

Online collaboration tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Educational Content Writer for remote work to develop engaging online course content. The role requires strong language, pedagogical insight, and the ability to simplify complex topics while maintaining instructional value.

You will research, write, edit, and format content for various subjects, collaborating with SMEs to ensure accuracy and alignment with learning objectives. This contract position offers flexible hours and a global impact.