POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking a Senior Manager of Educational Content and Partnerships to lead internal and external teams driving strategic content partnerships that result in innovative, high-quality K-12 educational content aligned to market needs. This role requires a blend of leadership to engage and bring the best from a team of content specialists while attracting and project managing external content experts and vendors ensuring that all resources accurately represent engaging, impactful digital tools to support defined educational outcomes. A solid understanding of how to leverage AI technologies to strengthen content design and development is essential.
WHO YOU ARE
- You are passionate about helping students create healthy & proficient relationships with technology
- You are hungry, humble & smart
- You are comfortable and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment of rapid change and growth
- You act with compassion and respect for customers, partners, and colleagues
- You actively collaborate, constructively challenge ideas and seek opportunities to learn & grow
- You have an overall curiosity for artificial intelligence (AI) and other tech innovations
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Partner and Vendor Strategy & Management: Identify and nurture strategic high touch content partners. Establish and maintain productive relationships with external consultants and subject matter experts. Negotiate contracts, manage collaborations, and ensure that all third-party contributions meet our quality standards and deadlines.
- Content Leadership: Lead the planning and execution of content strategies that align with customer needs and product roadmaps. Ensure content is innovative, pedagogically sound, and meets the learning objectives of K-12 digital literacy curricula. Work closely with Product Management, UX/UI, and Engineering teams to prototype new content formats across multiple platforms for the best possible customer experience.
- Team Leadership and Supervision: Manage and mentor a small content team, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and high performance; Provide ongoing training and development for content team members on the latest content production tools, processes, and best practices.
- Guidelines and Standards Establishment: Create comprehensive guidelines and standards for content creation that ensure consistency, quality, and alignment with educational objectives. These guidelines will serve as the foundation for all content development activities and will include style guides, tone, and branding specifications.
- Content Systems and Documentation: Develop and implement a robust content production rubric to streamline the creation of educational content; Create stringent version control and documentation process to manage updates and revisions of content efficiently.
- Quality Assurance and Compliance: Oversee the content validation process to ensure all materials meet educational standards and are compliant with relevant regulations. Implement quality control measures to maintain high standards across all content outputs.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work across departments (Product Management, Engineering, Marketing, Sales) to ensure a cohesive approach to content development that supports product goals, enhances user engagement, and aligns with business growth goals.
- Innovation and Market Alignment: Keep abreast of the latest trends in educational technology and digital content creation to drive continuous improvement and innovation within the team.
- Budget Management: Manage the content development budget, ensuring resources are used efficiently and effectively to meet organizational goals.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, English, Communications, or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of 7 years in educational content development, curation and vendor management, with at least 4 years in a management role overseeing content teams.
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage content development teams.
- Strong ability to develop and execute content strategies that align with business objectives.
- Demonstrated expertise in managing third-party relationships and contracts effectively, with a high touch.
- Proven ability to assess and navigate trade-offs between quality and timeliness, ensuring deliverables align with business objectives while making informed decisions about when to launch or release, even when not fully optimized.
- A deep understanding of K-12 educational content development, digital literacy, and current educational technology trends is a must.
- Track record of success within a for-profit organization, understanding financial metrics and strategic business growth are crucial.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex content strategies to stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of navigating complex project challenges.
- Proficiency with AI tools to continuously and efficiently analyze data, enhance content design, and streamline development processes.
- Familiarity with content management systems and digital publishing environments.
- The ability to move quickly and adapt to changing market needs and organizational requirements.
Reports to: VP, Product Management
Department: Product Management
Salary Range: 130K+ commensurate with experience
WE CARE ABOUT YOU
We work hard to create a culture where we take care of ourselves and each other. We foster an environment where everyone is encouraged to bring their unique personalities and skills to work every single day.
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes but is not limited to medical/dental/vision coverage, 401k plan with matching, Long and Short-term disability and Life insurance, EAP, Flexible Spending & Health Savings accounts, and health, wellness, and professional development benefits.
APPLY NOW AND JOIN A TEAM THAT’S DYNAMICALLY CHANGING & GROWING!
GENERAL INFORMATION
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. Management has the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
We are serious about our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Awareness. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, Veteran, disability status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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