Associate Content Specialist, Educator [Part-Time Contract]

Key Skills

ChatGPT, Effective communication skills, Figma, Google Suite, S-Plus programming (splus)

Job Description

Course Hero is seeking a talented and creative Associate Content Specialist to join our educator community team. This part-time contract position requires a commitment of 30 hours a week with availability online between 10 am to 4 pm PT Monday–Friday. This position is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in content marketing and support our educator community team. As a specialist, you will report directly to the Lead Content Strategist and play a crucial role in supporting various content marketing initiatives for our educator audience. The assignment will begin as soon as possible and end in December 2023. 

Here are some ways you’ll make an impact:

• Collaborate with the Lead Content Strategist to execute content marketing strategies for the educator community team.
• Write compelling and persuasive copy for promotional emails, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and messaging.
• Assist in building our biweekly faculty newsletter, curating relevant content, and crafting engaging copy to drive educator engagement based on team objectives.
• Support the Educator Partnerships Managers by creating and editing messaging that effectively communicates the value proposition of Course Hero to potential partners.
• Write copy for event landing pages, conveying key event details, and generating excitement and registrations among our educator audience.
• Collaborate with the creative team to develop creative briefs as needed, ensuring alignment between educator content goals and design.
• Provide support for event programming by assisting with content creation, including speaker bios, session descriptions, and agenda copy.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of copywriting experience, ideally in a B2C marketing role, showcasing a track record of creating impactful and persuasive content.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to convey complex ideas concisely.
• Strong copywriting skills with the ability to tailor messaging to an academic audience.
• Familiarity with content marketing principles and strategies, particularly within the education or edtech industry, is a plus.
• A passion for creating engaging and impactful content that drives user engagement and conversions.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive and self-motivated, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Bonus points:

• Proficiency in using content management systems and email marketing platforms
• Experience writing for an education brand or academic audience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Figma, Asana, and Google Suite.
• Experience with using AI tools like Chat GPT for content generation and proficiency in editing the output to ensure quality, clarity, and accuracy.
• A passion for staying updated on advancements in AI technology and its application in content creation, particularly in the context of quality control and editing.

For contractor positions in San Francisco, CA, and other locations where required, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Other locations: IL, MA, NJ.

Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't meet all the criteria. We strongly encourage you to apply if you're interested: we'd love to learn how you can amplify our team with your unique experience!

In accordance with California, Colorado, New York, and Washington law, the hourly rate for this role if filled in any of these states is $50 per hour. 

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Equal ​Employment Opportunity Statement ​(EEO)

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and ​inclusion within our company. ​We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender ​identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, ​veteran status, or ​ability status. We will ensure that individuals who are differently abled are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment as provided to other applicants or employees. Please contact us to request accommodation.

About Course Hero:

Course Hero is on a mission to help students graduate, confident and prepared. The online learning platform offers over 60 million course-specific study resources created by and for students and educators, as well as 24/7 tutor help. More than 65,000 verified college educators use Course Hero to collaborate with other faculty and share resources to hone new strategies for instruction. Everyday, students, educators and tutors help more than 20 million students make every study hour count.