Newsela

Content Marketing Manager - Generation Genius

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Education Technology, SaaSIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Salary: Not specified

Newsela is an education technology company that helps K–12 educators drive real learning outcomes by combining engaging, accessible content with integrated assessments and insights. Our suite of products is designed to support teachers in building knowledge, deepening understanding, and sparking curiosity across the curriculum. In 2025, Newsela acquired Generation Genius, a beloved provider of standards-aligned math and science content for elementary and middle school students. As we scale this product as part of the Newsela family, we’re looking for a Content Marketing Manager who will be solely focused on driving engagement and growth for Generation Genius across its website, blog, email, and other key marketing channels.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Newsela’s marketing team while owning the content strategy for a fast-growing product that is already used and loved by educators across the country. We are looking for a collaborative teammate who thrives in cross-functional environments and can manage multiple priorities with ease. If you are a strategic storyteller who knows how to engage educators through clear, inspiring content, and a data-driven marketer who can use performance insights to refine and elevate strategy, APPLY NOW!

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in content marketing, with a proven track record of growing web traffic and lead generation, ideally within edtech or SaaS
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
  • Proficient with marketing automation platforms (e.g., HubSpot, Pardot, Slate) and CMS tools (e.g., WordPress, Drupal).

Responsibilities

  • Blog, Social, and SEO Strategy:

    • Build and manage editorial calendars aligned with key product updates, education trends, and seasonal campaigns (e.g., back-to-school, STEM week, Earth Day).
    • Lead our blog and SEO efforts to increase organic traffic and position Generation Genius as a go-to resource for STEM education.
    • Research and write high-performing blog content tailored to educators.
    • Continuously optimize and refresh existing blog content to reflect current search trends and performance insights.
    • Develop and execute social media strategy, increasing educator engagement, word-of-mouth, and teacher trial sign-ups.
  • Teacher Engagement:

    • Own and execute the email strategy for engaging teachers with helpful, timely content.
    • Write and edit compelling copy for email campaigns, landing pages, paid media, and product messaging.
    • Collaborate with product and content teams to surface and promote the most relevant resources and features.
  • Performance Tracking & Optimization:

    • Monitor and analyze content performance across channels (traffic, email engagement, conversion, etc.).
    • Use insights to iterate on content strategy and improve outcomes.
    • Partner with marketing operations to ensure content is tagged, tracked, and measured accurately.

Skills

Content Marketing
Web Traffic Growth
Lead Generation
Marketing Automation Platforms
CMS Tools
Strategic Storytelling
Data-Driven Marketing

Newsela

Provides tailored educational content for K-12

About Newsela

Newsela offers tailored educational content for K-12 students, providing engaging instructional materials in subjects like English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. Schools and districts subscribe to access a library of articles that are updated daily and available at five different reading levels, ensuring accessibility for all students. The platform integrates with Learning Management Systems and includes features like activities and reporting tools to support teachers. Newsela's goal is to enhance student engagement and improve teaching methods through flexible, standards-aligned resources.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$167.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
EducationIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision insurance
Pet insurance
Work from home
Parental leave
Flexible PTO
Inclusive experiences
Professional development

Risks

Partnerships with controversial content providers may lead to backlash and affect market reach.
Recent layoffs could indicate financial instability or restructuring challenges.
New CEO Pep Carrera may lead to strategic shifts disrupting client relationships.

Differentiation

Newsela offers content at five reading levels, catering to diverse student needs.
The platform integrates with Learning Management Systems for seamless educational content delivery.
Newsela's partnerships enhance its content library, supporting social-emotional learning initiatives.

Upsides

Increased demand for personalized learning tools boosts Newsela's growth potential.
The acquisition of Formative enhances Newsela's real-time assessment capabilities.
Hybrid learning models increase demand for Newsela's flexible digital content.

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