Updates Editor

Description:

About Stukent

At Stukent, our mission is simple but powerful: Help educators help students help the world. We are a fast-growing Edtech company poised to transform the classroom. We build first-in-the-world Simternships™ and cutting-edge digital courseware that give students the real-world skills they need to launch their careers. We're a partner to thousands of educators worldwide in both higher education and high school. If you're passionate about making a tangible impact on education, you’ve found the right place.

Position Overview

The Updates Editor, the primary owner of updates implementation and QA, maintains the currency, accuracy, and accessibility of Stukent courseware by planning and executing the revision (courseware updates) process for assigned titles year over year. This role collaborates closely with authors, instructional teams, and cross-functional partners to deliver high-quality, student-ready content on schedule.

Location: While this role is open to remote candidates in states where we operate, preference will be given to applicants based in Utah, Idaho, and Kentucky. Operating states are listed at the bottom.

Typical Job Duties

• Edits and proofreads courseware and related resources to meet established quality standards for clarity, consistency, and correctness.
• Implements and validates author-provided revisions and internal change requests in the designated locations, maintaining accurate version control and document history.
• Ensures deliverables meet accessibility, instructional design, and copyright requirements.
• Plans and manages multiple concurrent update projects, meeting interim milestones and final deadlines with minimal rework.
• Maintains accurate and timely status updates in designated tracker systems.
• Coordinates with authors and internal stakeholders to obtain required inputs, clarify questions, and resolve issues that could delay delivery.
• Identifies risks and roadblocks early; communicates impacts, options, and recommended next steps to the Updates Manager.
• Applies approved tools (including AI-assisted editing tools) to support efficiency and consistency while following company policy and data-handling guidelines.
• Prepares handoff-ready files for downstream teams (e.g., design and video) and responds to feedback or corrections as needed.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Note: The Updates Editor performs these essential functions on an ongoing basis, with workload varying by update season and project deadlines. Performance is evaluated based on quality, timeliness, accessibility compliance, and accuracy of project tracking and reporting.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience working as an editor or in a related field. Project management or business writing would also qualify.
• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
• Strong command of the English language, at least one editorial style (Chicago, AP, MLA, or APA), and accessibility standards.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective cross-functional collaboration and author management.
• Proficiency in content management systems, Google Drive, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: Stukent, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that a diverse and inclusive team is critical to our success and mission, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Operating States

Preferred hiring states include Idaho, Utah, Kentucky, Tennessee, Wyoming, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, Texas, Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina.