Science Content Writer (Freelance)
Science Content Writer (Freelance)
IXL Learning
United States
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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.
This is a remote, 1099 consulting role for six months with a possible extension.
What You'll Be Doing
IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example:
At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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
- 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
- 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?
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
At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Seniority level
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