Writer / Editor (Higher Education) - 60962170024

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Role: Writer / Editor (Higher Education) - 60962170024

Priority Location: South Africa

Working Hours: 40 hours per week (Mon - Fri), flexible with overlap to U.S. Eastern Time (EST) for meetings and collaboration

Salary Range: $1,700 - $2,700 USD ($) per month (The final offer is at the client’s discretion and depends on the candidate’s interview result, skills, and experience.)

Type of contract: Independent Contractor

Type of job: Remote

About The Role The Writer/Editor will play a critical role in supporting the company's thought leadership efforts by producing high-quality written content that reflects the founder's voice and expertise.

The ideal candidate is an exceptional storyteller and editor who can translate complex educational and consulting concepts into engaging, professional content.

Key Responsibilities

  • Draft articles, blogs, whitepapers, case studies, and thought leadership content
  • Edit and refine content while maintaining the founder's unique voice
  • Conduct research on higher education trends and industry developments
  • Support development of executive thought leadership initiatives
  • Collaborate with the Content Strategist on campaign execution
  • Ensure all content meets quality, brand, and editorial standards
  • Repurpose long-form content into shorter digital formats
  • Assist with proposal content, client-facing materials, and presentations when required
  • Collaborate directly with the CEO on fiction writing and editing projects
Required Qualification & Skills
  • 3+ years of professional writing and editing experience
  • Exceptional written English skills
  • Strong attention to detail and editorial accuracy
  • Ability to adapt writing style to match executive voices
  • Experience producing B2B or professional services content
  • Strong research and interviewing skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Preferred Qualification & Skills
  • Higher education, consulting, or education technology industries
  • Thought leadership content development
  • Executive ghostwriting
  • Long-form content production
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