IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking a full-time editor to join our content team for Dictionary.com, Thesaurus.com, and Vocabulary.com. In this role, you will help develop educational materials and curate content for users around the world. #LI-FA1
This is a full-time remote position for candidates living in the United States. #LI-REMOTE
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Edit articles and blog posts for spelling, punctuation, grammar, style, and clarity
- Edit content that is used to create Word of the Day entries and videos, Synonym of the Day entries, our daily newsletter, and more
- Ensure content adheres to IXL's writing guidelines and the Chicago Manual of Style
- Curate content that appears on Dictionary.com, Thesaurus.com, and Vocabulary.com
- Collaborate with our team of writers, editors, illustrators, and video creators to create content that is fun, accurate, and engaging
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- BA/BS degree
- 3+ years of professional editing experience
- Impeccable knowledge of English grammar, superior writing and editing skills, and the ability to adjust to in-house style guidelines
- Familiarity working with the Chicago Manual of Style
- Experience creating and editing educational materials is a plus
- Outstanding written and spoken communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and concisely with a wide range of age groups
- Ability to be efficient and organized while working on multiple projects simultaneously
- Can-do attitude with an openness to others' ideas and a strong attention to detail
WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR APPLICATION
- Your resume
- Your cover letter
- A writing sample (Please refrain from using ChatGPT or other AI tools when writing your application materials. We want to get to know the real you!)
IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example:
- 1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com
- Rosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages
- Wyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects
- Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources
Our mission is to create innovative products that will make a real, positive difference for learners and educators and we're looking for passionate, mission-minded people to join us in achieving this goal. We have a unique culture at IXL that fosters collaboration and the open exchange of ideas. We value our team and treat one another with kindness and respect. We approach our work with passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions and we are eager to have you join our team.
At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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