Remote Senior Educational Content Architect

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Remote work flexibility

Edtech resources

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Educational Content Strategist to shape digital learning experiences for a fully remote team in South Africa. You will develop and execute data-driven content strategies for online courses, oversee the content lifecycle, and work with instructional designers and multimedia developers to produce engaging learning materials.

The role requires a Master's degree or higher in Education or related field, 7+ years in content strategy or instructional design, and strong

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Education, Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, or related field.
• 7+ years in educational content strategy, curriculum design, or instructional design, online/digital preferred.
• Proven track record managing large-scale content projects from inception to completion.
• Deep understanding of adult learning principles, ADDIE/SAM models.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading with keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency with content creation tools, authoring software, and LMS/CMS.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; translate data into actionable strategies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration; suitable for a fully remote role.
• SEO for educational content is a plus.
• Must be based in South Africa and legally authorized to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative, data-driven content strategies for online courses and learning materials.
• Oversee the content lifecycle from conceptualization to deployment and optimization.
• Collaborate with instructional designers, subject matter experts, and multimedia developers.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
• Define content standards, style guides, and quality assurance processes.
• Utilize LMS and CMS effectively for delivery and analysis.
• Analyze content performance metrics and user feedback to iterate.
• Mentor junior content specialists and promote continuous learning.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Analytics

Communication

SEO awareness

Education

Master's degree or higher in Education

Instructional Design background

Tools

LMS/CMS

Content creation tools

Authoring software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Educational Content Strategist to shape digital learning experiences for a fully remote team in South Africa. You will develop and execute data-driven content strategies for online courses, oversee the content lifecycle, and work with instructional designers and multimedia developers to produce engaging learning materials.

The role requires a Master's degree or higher in Education or related field, 7+ years in content strategy or instructional design, and strong