The role:

Were seeking a skilled, creative Learning Experience Designer - STEM Editor to curate & produce high-quality science, technology, engineering, & math articles, images, & videos for Newsela.

You bring expertise in STEM writing & editing, a sharp sense of what engages students, the ability to support diverse learners through accessible design, & fluency with curriculum standards & instructional best practices.

In this role, you will curate, edit, & occasionally author student- & teacher-facing STEM content; coordinate freelance writers & editors; & ensure every asset meets our standards for engagement, instructional value, accuracy, & accessibility. Youll collaborate closely with STEM learning designers, editors, product managers, & software engineers to deliver compelling, standards-aligned materials, & youll leverage AI tools to streamline ideation, drafting, editing, & quality checks.

Why youll love this role

• Drive real classroom impact: Curate & refine standardsaligned STEM articles, assessments, images (photos, illustrations, & graphics), & videos for K12 from content partners; occasionally author nonfiction articles/assessment items; ground choices in current literacy, STEM, assessment, & educationalmedia research.
• Edit with autonomy & craft: Own content selection & leveling; write ageappropriate copy (from captions to assessment items to full articles) with a strong editorial lens for clarity, accuracy, readability, clean prose, & consistent tone across grades & STEM domains.
• Produce with quality & speed: Review content for standards alignment & help suggest tooling to assist in this process; run final QA (metadata, guidelines, best practices); leverage AI for ideation, drafting, editing, & quality checks; streamline workflows to cut timetopublish without sacrificing quality.
• Collaborate & give feedback: Coordinate freelancers with actionable feedback to maintain quality & consistency; partner with Ops & crossfunctional teams, keep work transparent in production tools, lead or contribute initiatives that meet teacher & student needs, & earn trust to work independently & innovate.

Why you're a great fit:

• 3+ years of professional experience in STEM content development for a publisher or educational technology company.
• Published writing & editing experience with a strong preference for prior experience specifically writing or editing STEM content.
• Strong knowledge of science & math standards & STEM instruction
• Experience designing lessons & assessments for various grade levels (K-8 preferred).
• Familiarity with educational publishing standards & instructional technology.
• Ability to manage multiple projects & meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with content authoring tools (e.g., Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Learning Management Systems, & digital curriculum platforms).
• Comfort with & enthusiasm for using AI in the content development process.

Compensation: 

• Base compensation range: $62,000 - $70,000 per year. 
• Total compensation for this role also includes incentive stock options & benefits.

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