Writer at Learning Sandbox

Responsibilities:

• Write alternative descriptions (alt text) and transcripts for accessibility
• Contribute to the development of accessibility processes as part of the writing team and learning design team, doing research into best practices and writing guidelines
• Work with subject matter experts and the production team to build and refine engaging e-learning content in science, anti-racism, and inclusive education
• Implement editorial style guides (we use Chicago Manual of Style)
• Write e-learning content on inclusive education (text, videos, infographics, and other content types)
• Write blog posts and newsletters
• Support various teams with word dilemmas and grammatical crises, and be an extra brain to bounce ideas or solve a problem
• Support with editing and learning design where needed

Requirements:

• Excellent English communication skills
• Some corporate writing experience (newsletters, internal documents, reports, etc.)
• A suitable qualification and at least 3 years of experience in content writing
• A passion for accessibility, inclusive education, and anti-racism
• Creativity and storytelling skills
• The ability to work both independently and with a diverse global team
• A passion for research and exploring ideas
• Grammatical accuracy
• Experience adapting to different style guides (we use The Chicago Manual of Style)
• Proficiency in US English grammar (or able to learn the rules quickly)
• Ability to multi-task and switch between different types of tasks within a day
• Excellent work ethic and high standards
• Comfortable with receiving and giving feedback
• Willingness to upskill
• Enjoys a robust discussion about grammar and style rules

Good to have:

• Experience in learning design, instructional design, or online education
• A background in or knowledge of life sciences or inclusive education
• Familiarity with the Google Suite and Trello
• SEO experience