Common Sense is the leading independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in a world of media and technology. We are currently seeking a talented, experienced, full-time Senior Editor, STEM Content to join our dynamic education team. The Senior Editor, STEM Content will manage a team of reviewers who rate and review educational technologies for learning potential and educational use on our teacher-facing platform, Common Sense Graphite. The STEM Editor will also manage the integration of the Next Generation Science Standards into the Graphite platform and oversee alignment of existing and future content to these standards. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work on a premier service that reaches nearly 90,000 schools, more than 200,000 educators, and countless students.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As Senior Editor, STEM Content, you’ll manage a team of reviewers who rate edtech tools for their quality and learning potential in the classroom. You’ll edit reviews of education-focused apps, websites, games, and online curricula in consultation with our Graphite content team, contribute to the department’s overall editorial and content strategy, and author content, including articles for educators, recommended lists, and instructional advice related to media and technology. You will also work closely with our Senior Manager of Education Content to successfully integrate the Next Generation Science Standards into the Graphite platform.
KEY DECISION MAKING
The Senior Editor, STEM Content, will:
Research, assign, and edit reviews of apps, games, websites, and online curricula for educators, and publish them online on Common Sense Graphite
Manage part of our freelance reviewer team, and hire new reviewers as needed
Research and stay current with new trends in STEM-focused educational technology and important topics related to media use by teachers and students
Track and meet review goals and deadlines
Coordinate with the education content team to ensure publication of timely reviews
Assess the learning potential and ratings of tech tools in conjunction with other senior staff
Oversee the integration of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) into Graphite
Manage the alignment of Graphite content to the NGSS
Create themed editorial content calendar and program homepages for STEM on Graphite
Contribute to our overall editorial and content strategy
Create recommended lists focused on science, tech, engineering, and math
Interface with education team members to create articles about educational technologies and media use in schools
Edit the work of other staffers, as needed
Serve as a resource on STEM-focused topics and be the organization’s in-house expert on NGSS
WHAT WE NEED TO SEE ON YOUR RESUME
Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree preferred
Experience managing and editing in an online environment preferred
Excellent writing and editing skills (including copyediting proficiency); experience writing reviews or blogging about learning products
5-10 years education or classroom experience in the area of science education — teaching or working directly with kids or teachers (additional experience in math education a plus)
Working knowledge of the Next Generation Science Standards
Deep knowledge of edtech — education apps, games, websites, and online curricula
Firsthand experience and knowledge about digital media and learning
Knowledge of trends in digital learning, assessment, and tech-forward schooling
Early adoption of technology and social media
Experience in gaming (online gaming, social network gaming, virtual worlds) a plus
Familiarity with the Common Core State Standards and other education metadata initiatives
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheets
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
Extremely keen attention to detail
Proven ability to create content that is educator-friendly, creative, fun, informative, SEO optimized
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, highly focused, highly productive environment
THE X FACTOR
You’re the kind of person who delights in finding and recommending the best new edtech for educators and kids.
You have been known to spend hours poking around educational websites or playing educational games with kids.
You keep up with all the latest trends in digital learning.
You are your friends’ #1 contact when they need wise counsel and good advice on learning products.
You can translate all that excitement into practical advice for educators and what’s good for the classroom.
You know the NGSS in and out and have experience managing complex projects.
You have a passion for the future of STEM and STEAM in classrooms as well as a network of educators who would love to write blog posts or reviews on STEM/STEAM topics for you.
You geek out over things like paper circuitry, makerspaces, Arduino boards, 3D printing, and hack-a-thons.
You like to present information in a creative manner, and you love being part of a hardworking but fun team of editors.
You’re the proverbial self-starter, you don’t miss deadlines, and you pay attention to detail.
WHAT WE OFFER
The chance to work with talented, passionate professionals
A very competitive salary and excellent benefits package
An organization that offers work/lifestyle balance
The opportunity to really make a difference in the lives of teachers and students!
How to apply
Common Sense values the diversity of its employees and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified candidates only please send your resume as a Word attachment for immediate consideration to jobs@commonsensemedia.org.