Jr Assistant Editor

Our client is a thriving educational tech company that envisions a world where anyone, anywhere can transform their life by accessing the world’s best learning experience. Their mission and vision unite their team; above all, they share a common passion for ambitious goals. They are also a strong, fun-loving community that shares meals, music, volunteering, sports, and more! They are seeking a Assistant Editor to join the team!

As a Jr Assistant Editor on the SEO team, you'll play a key role in producing clear, compelling, and actionable content that resonates with a diverse audience at different stages of their lives. You'll be responsible for editing and updating India content written in house and via outside agencies for grammar, accuracy, brand voice, and actionability. You'll work closely with Editors, Writers, and Fact-Checkers to craft content that reaches and inspires millions of readers around the world to take the next steps toward achieving their learning and career goals. The Marketing team is responsible for connecting the world to lifelong transformative learning. They also work to shape public conversations on the future of education and work. The team is currently focused on expanding the reach of their brand and bringing new learners to the site, connecting students to degree programs, attracting new enterprise customers — including businesses, governments, and campuses — and creating a marketing system that nurtures learners throughout their professional lives.

Responsibilities:
Help develop our internal India style guide based on the company style guide and brand voice.
Edit articles for grammar, style, structure, brand voice, SEO, and content quality according to the Chicago Manual of Style and internal style guides.
Help drive strategy for India content library performance management, including planning and implementation support for update sprints.
Update existing content as needed to boost performance and ensure consistency across the India library. This might include writing new sections, refreshing facts and statistics, updating product recommendations, re-formatting content, or adding assets like infographics or videos.
Perform directed SEO keyword research using tools like SEMrush.
Basic Qualifications:
2-10 years of experience as an Assistant or Associate Editor
Requires understanding India to English dialogue
Must have excellent editing experience
Understanding to edit articles for grammar, style, structure and brand voice
Familiar or interest to learn Chicago Manual of Style and internal style guides.
Familiar with SEO or interested to learn
Experience with at least one content management system (CMS) or able to learn new systems easily
Must have excellent experience working independently and remotely
Familiarity with journalism best practices
Able to support Editors, Writers, and Fact-Checker
Experience or familiar with higher education is a bonus
Superb research skills
Commitment to accuracy and rigorous attention to detail
Communication, critical reading, and writing skills
Ability to meet tight deadlines and thrive under pressure