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Managing Editor of Education

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Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Thu, Oct 29, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

Leading the editorial coverage in the education sector, the full-time Managing Editor of Education will oversee content strategy, manage a team of reporters and editors, and create consumer-focused education advice content, while working in a hybrid environment based in Washington, DC.

Key responsibilities
  • Develop and manage the content strategy for education topics, including college admissions and financial aid
  • Recruit and oversee freelance writers, manage editorial calendars, and ensure content aligns with SEO best practices
  • Serve as a spokesperson for education rankings and moderate webinars, while collaborating with various teams to enhance content delivery
Required qualifications
  • Minimum 10 years of professional editing experience, including 5+ years managing a team
  • Expertise in higher education and K-12 content creation and editing
  • Experience with SEO tools and traffic analytics, particularly Google Analytics
  • Strong background in developing content strategies and managing editorial calendars
  • Journalism or related degree or equivalent experience

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