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Science Content Writer (Freelance)

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Freelance

Experience:

Junior (1-2 years)

Work from:

United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

BS degree in chemistry, physics, or a related field, Experience writing or teaching K-12 science content preferred, Familiarity with high school-level chemistry or physics, Exceptional writing skills with good grammar, Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Key responsabilities:

Research informational topics for high school audiences
Write content for online activities and assessments
Craft questions and answers based on guidelines
Follow The Chicago Manual of Style and style guides
Implement feedback from editors and curriculum designers

IXL Learning E-learning SME https://www.ixl.com/

501 - 1000 Employees

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Job description

IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking creative, motivated writers to join our science content development team. In this role, you will work closely with editors and curriculum designers to create engaging instructional content for high school chemistry or physics. #LI-REMOTE

This is a remote, 1099 consulting role for six months with a possible extension.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Researching informational topics of interest to a high school-aged audience
Writing sentences, paragraphs, and longer passages for use in online activities
Crafting questions, answers, and explanations based on guidelines and samples
Adhering to conventions in The Chicago Manual of Style and an in-house style guide
Accepting and implementing feedback

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

BS degree in chemistry, physics, or a related field
Experience writing or teaching K-12 science content preferred
Familiarity with chemistry or physics at a high school or collegiate level
Exceptional writing skills, including a finely tuned sense of English grammar and usage
Strong critical-thinking, research, and problem-solving skills
The ability to be efficient and organized while working on multiple projects

WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR APPLICATION

Your resume
A cover letter under 600 words that addresses the following question: Describe a design challenge associated with creating online science content. How might your background and skill set help you address this challenge?

ABOUT IXL LEARNING

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.