Senior Manager of Content & Communications

Summary

Join MagicSchool, a leading generative AI platform for teachers, as a Senior Manager of Content & Communications. You will be responsible for developing and leading a unified content strategy across all channels, creating engaging content for K–12 audiences, and overseeing PR and social media efforts. This role requires a strategic storyteller with 6–10 years of experience in content leadership, exceptional writing skills, and a proven track record of driving integrated content strategies. You will manage internal and external teams to execute the content calendar and strategy, partnering with various teams to ensure alignment with go-to-market goals. The ideal candidate will have deep empathy for educators and a strong understanding of K–12 buying dynamics. MagicSchool offers a flexible work-from-home environment, unlimited time off, employer-paid health insurance, stock options, 401k matching, and a monthly wellness stipend.

Requirements

• 6–10 years in content, editorial, or communications leadership roles in EdTech —preferably in SaaS & B2B sectors
• Exceptional writing and storytelling ability, with a portfolio that spans strategic narratives and tactical assets
• Proven success driving integrated content strategies that directly support go-to-market goals (e.g. demand generation, product launches, category creation)
• Deep understanding of key distribution channels for content - social media being priority 1
• Experience managing PR or media relations directly or via agency
• Demonstrated experience managing consistently high-output teams
• Deep empathy for educators and understanding of K–12 buying dynamics

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a unified content strategy for all channels (social, web, PR, email, etc), ensuring message consistency and impact
• Own and drive content creation including case studies, emails, blogs, white papers, and more—tailored for K–12 audiences
• Oversee and expand our PR, social media, and thought leadership efforts to amplify our brand and leadership in the space
• Build content calendars, themes, and messaging frameworks that align with the education buying cycle, go-to-market and product priorities
• Manage internal team and external vendors to execute the content calendar and strategy
• Partner with product, wider marketing team, and executive teams to execute from strategy —rolling up your sleeves to write, edit, and optimize

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience producing branded podcast/audio/video series
• Familiarity with SEO/SEM best practices as part of content planning
• Experience building internal content systems (e.g. editorial guidelines, asset repositories)
• Prior work with AI or technical subject matter, translating complexity into accessible language

Benefits

• Flexibility of working from home, while fostering a unique culture built on relationships, trust, communication, and collaboration with our team - no matter where they live
• Unlimited time off to empower our employees to manage their work-life balance. We work hard for our teachers and users, and encourage our employees to rest and take the time they need
• Choice of employer-paid health insurance plans so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Dental and vision are also offered at very low premiums
• Every employee is offered generous stock options, vested over 4 years
• Plus a 401k match & monthly wellness stipend