The role: 

We are seeking a skilled & creative Learning Experience Designer for our ELA & STEM team to develop high-quality English Language Arts instructional content & activities, with a focus on developing & refining high-quality educational content for Newsela Original Video. This role requires expertise in curriculum standards & pedagogical best practices alongside a deep understanding of childrens media engagement habits & preferences to create effective resources for diverse learners. This role blends curriculum expertise, educational script writing/editing, & project coordination across both ELA & STEM subject areas. The ideal candidate will not only write & edit scripts themselves, but also coordinate with freelance writers & editors to ensure every piece of content meets our rigorous standards for engagement, instructional value, & accuracy.

The Learning Experience Designer will collaborate closely with multimedia producers, animators, & subject matter experts to craft compelling, standards-aligned stories for the classroom in both literacy & STEM domains. They will also leverage AI tools to support & streamline content creation & revision.

Why you'll love this role: 

• You'll write, review, & edit educational video scripts for ELA & STEM to ensure they are engaging, pedagogically sound, inclusive, & aligned to relevant standards.
• You will coordinate with freelance writers & editors, assign scripts, review drafts, & provide actionable feedback to maintain quality & consistency.
• You will ensure all scripts meet best practices in pedagogy, including differentiation, scaffolding, & UDL principles for diverse learners.
• You'll collaborate with educators, subject matter experts, multimedia producers, & animators to refine & enhance scripts.
• You will apply a strong editorial lens to ensure clarity, accuracy, & tone consistency across both narrative & nonfiction scripts.
• You will revise & update scripts based on teacher feedback, student performance data, & evolving standards.
• You will utilize AI tools to support ideation, drafting, editing, & quality checks.
• You'll stay informed on research & best practices in literacy instruction, STEM education, assessment, & educational media to guide content development.

Why you're a great fit:

• 3+ years of professional experience in content development for a publisher or educational technology company.
• Strong knowledge of ELA standards & literacy instruction
• Experience writing or editing educational video scripts or multimedia content is highly preferred
• Experience designing lessons & assessments for various grade levels (K-8 preferred).
• Familiarity with educational publishing standards & instructional technology.
• Excellent writing, editing, & communication skills.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in online learning, e-learning development, or digital curriculum design.
• Knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) & differentiated instruction strategies.

Compensation: