Summary: The Freelance Content Leveler (Science) at Newsela is responsible for adapting reading materials to create accessible content for diverse student audiences. This role requires a commitment to developing engaging, culturally responsive resources while ensuring grade-appropriate content. Candidates should possess experience in editing or writing, particularly in educational contexts, and have a strong understanding of various subject matters, especially in science. The position is compensated on a per-task basis and is fully remote.

Key Responsibilities:

• Adapting the reading level of original articles to create four different versions at lower reading levels.
• Ensuring content is grade-appropriate by considering vocabulary complexity, sentence structure, and length.
• Participating in projects involving instructional standards tagging within Newsela articles.
• Monitoring original articles for mistakes and inaccuracies.

Key Skills:

• Experience as an editor, journalist, or writer, preferably with educational publishers.
• Background in EdTech, tech, or media organizations.
• Preferred education or experience in science or education-related fields.
• Ability to write and edit for diverse audiences.
• Understanding of empathetic writing and unified voice.
• Knowledge of specific content areas such as Social Studies, ELA, or Science.
• Experience in education or childcare settings.
• Familiarity with Newsela products and language.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: undetermined

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other