Produce original content when strategic thinking, technical understanding, storytelling, or nuanced communication requires human-written content.
Conduct ongoing competitor research across websites, microsites, Medium, DEV Community, Substack, newsletters, and other relevant platforms.
Analyze competitor topics, formats, publishing strategies, messaging, SEO content approaches, and distribution channels to identify content gaps and opportunities.
Take a proactive approach to market research by identifying emerging technology trends, developer interests, search behavior, and topics competitors may be investing in next.
Translate market and competitive insights into actionable content ideas, editorial priorities, and new content initiatives.
Develop user-focused landing page copy that clearly communicates value, addresses user needs, drives engagement, and supports conversion.
Manage both on-page and off-page content initiatives across Educative’s websites, microsites, external platforms, and community channels.
Manage content across multiple publishing accounts while maintaining consistent brand positioning and messaging.
Adapt writing to different audience personas, platforms, content formats, and user intents while maintaining a consistent brand voice and tone.
Apply SEO best practices, including keyword research, search intent analysis, content optimization, and internal linking, to improve organic visibility and user value.
Monitor content performance and use data, audience insights, and market research to continuously improve content initiatives.
Contribute to editorial calendars and manage content initiatives from ideation through execution and optimization.
Collaborate with SEO, marketing, product, and subject-matter experts to create content aligned with both user needs and business objectives.
- Promote diversity, inclusivity, accessibility, and equity in the software engineering community through thoughtful and empathetic content.
- About you:
- 1-3 years of professional writing experience
A writing-intensive academic background (e.g., B.A. in English or Journalism)
Exceptional research, editing, and long-form writing skills, with strong writing samples.
Exceptional long-form writing and research skills (and samples to prove it)
Ability to communicate complex, technical ideas in accessible, digestible ways
Ability to create content strategically and intentionally for specific audiences
Working understanding of SEO best practices (experience using SEO tools is a plus)
Meticulous eye for detail, comfortable editing the writing of others (and your own)
Curious, growth-minded, eager to learn
Self-starter, takes ownership of projects
Passion for education, learning, teaching, mentoring
Interested in the latest trends and developments in technology and software development
Computer programming experience (or familiarity with coding concepts) is a huge bonus
