Physics Content Writer

Summary

Join IXL Learning, a leading EdTech company, as a remote science writer! This six-month consulting role (with potential extension) involves creating engaging high school physics content. You will collaborate with editors and designers, researching topics, writing instructional materials, and crafting questions and answers. The role requires a physics degree or related field and exceptional writing skills. Apply with your resume and a cover letter addressing a design challenge in online science content creation.

Requirements

• BS degree in physics or a related field
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience writing or teaching K-12 science content
• Familiarity with content that is covered in high school physics courses

Benefits

Remote work