Senior Educational Content Writer

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible schedule

Professional development

Collaborative team

Impactful resources

Job summary

Placements24 invites a Senior Educational Content Writer to join our remote team supporting operations out of Benoni. The role focuses on developing high-quality, pedagogically sound educational materials across subjects and levels, with responsibilities for researching, writing, and editing content that meets academic standards and appeals to a diverse student audience.

You will collaborate with subject experts, instructional designers, and editors to ensure accuracy, adaptability for different

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in educational content writing or curriculum development.
• Bachelor's degree in Education, English, Communications, or related field.
• Ability to write clear, concise, engaging educational materials.
• Strong research skills and understanding of pedagogical principles.
• Excellent editing, proofreading, and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, and edit curriculum-aligned educational content, including lesson plans, study guides, and assessments.
• Develop engaging learning materials for online delivery across multiple subject areas.
• Ensure content adheres to pedagogical best practices, accuracy, and brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, instructional designers, and editors to refine content.
• Adapt content for different age groups and learning platforms, maintaining clarity and consistency.

Skills

Educational writing

Editing

Research

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and creative Senior Educational Content Writer to join their remote team, supporting operations based out of Benoni . This role is essential for developing high-quality, engaging, and pedagogically sound educational materials across various subjects and learning levels. You will be responsible for researching, writing, and editing content that meets stringent academic standards and appeals to a diverse student audience. This is a prime opportunity for a talented writer with a passion for education to contribute to impactful learning resources from a remote setting, influencing educational content standards for a broad user base.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, write, and edit curriculum-aligned educational content, including lesson plans, study guides, and assessments.
• Develop engaging and interactive learning materials for online delivery across multiple subject areas.
• Ensure all content adheres to pedagogical best practices, accuracy, and brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, instructional designers, and editors to refine content.
• Adapt content for different age groups and learning platforms, maintaining clarity and consistency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education, English, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in educational content writing or curriculum development.
• Proven ability to write clear, concise, and engaging educational materials.
• Strong research skills and a solid understanding of pedagogical principles.
• Excellent editing, proofreading, and project management abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering maximum flexibility and autonomy.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in educational content creation.
• Collaborative and dynamic virtual team environment.
• Contribute to the creation of impactful learning resources for a wide audience, working from anywhere.