Senior Editor

Company Overview
Age of Learning® is the leading education technology innovator, creating engaging and effective learning resources to help children build a strong foundation for academic success and a lifelong love of learning. Our research-based digital education programs have proven efficacy in increasing children’s learning gains, and our curriculum is developed by an experienced team of education experts. Age of Learning’s flagship product, ABCmouse.com® Early Learning Academy, is an award-winning comprehensive curriculum for children.  Adventure Academy™, the first AAA education massively multiplayer online game (MMO), provides elementary-and middle-school-age learners the opportunity to build critical knowledge in language, arts, math, science, social studies, and more in a fun and safe virtual world. The company’s School Solutions Programs include My Math Academy® , an adaptive, personalized program that helps students master foundational math concepts, and My Reading Academy™, which helps young learners become fluent readers and build a foundation for reading comprehension and literacy. With over 10 billion learning activities completed by more than 50 million children worldwide, Age of Learning is a global leader in efforts to advance equity, access, and opportunity for all children. To learn more about Age of Learning, visit www.AgeofLearning.com.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and produce a variety of content including articles, printables, and other content formats that serve the ABCmouse audience of parents and educators.
• Work in a CMS platform regularly to write, edit, and optimize website content 
• Assign and communicate with freelance talent including writers, editors, and designers 
• Work closely with content, marketing, social, and SEO teams to create optimized content that will yield the best return on investment 
• Keep close tabs on how content is performing; utilize website traffic tools to inform editorial strategy and to make recommendations for potential new stories.
• Consistently brainstorm content, strategies, and tactics for engaging a new audience

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in a senior content role for a highly visible online publication or community, preferably in a vertical focused on parenting, childhood, education, or related topics
• Knowledge and understanding of lead-generation content marketing strategies 
• Knowledge or willingness to learn about early childhood education topics most important for educator and parents of today 
• Content SEO optimization skills
• Knowledge of content management process and workflows 
• Willingness to work in a growing, changing environment as new systems are being setup and implemented
• Willingness to learn, grow, and pivot as needed 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Advanced time management skills 
• Familiarity and proficiency with Wordpress, site analytics, and productivity tools such as Grammarly, Trello, Airtable, and Slack 

Age of Learning currently provides: 
• 80% - 90% of health and welfare benefit premiums• A 401(k) program with employer match• 15 paid vacation days, 11 observed national paid holidays plus 9 sick days• Our flexible work culture means 2 or more days in the office (hybrid) or 100% fully remote options available for most positions• Team bonding events and a highly collaborative environment• Access to our internal DEI Task Force that focuses on ensuring our products represent all children on a global scale• Opportunities for professional growth through professional learning and development programs • Commitment to Equal Opportunity Employment in addition to an inclusive and supportive company culture