Job Summary

The Senior Writer/Editor will primarily support Synergy’s work for the U.S. Department of Education by writing, editing, and proofreading technical assistance and training materials, and performing other duties as part of a cross-functional team.

Primary Responsibilities

·       Research, write, and/or revise PowerPoint presentations, job aids, and web content for out-of-school time program leaders and practitioners.

·       Review, analyze, and translate information on education research and best practices into plain language for project deliverables.

·       Collaborate with subject matter experts, instructional designers, and others to develop scripts, storyboards, and training materials for e-learning.

·       Verify facts as needed and review content for style, readability, grammar, and alignment with editorial style guides and quality standards.

·       Work on multiple deliverables in various stages of completion while meeting all required deadlines.

·       Occasionally attend virtual meetings and prepare meeting summaries.

Qualifications

·       Minimum of Bachelor’s degree and experience in education or related field

·       Five or more years of successful experience in developing PowerPoint presentations and other materials to support synchronous and asynchronous virtual training events

·       Excellent oral and written communication skills

·       Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to collaborate with other team members

·       Efficient time and task management skills, including the ability to meet deadlines while producing high-quality work

·       Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint applications

Other Job Requirements

·       Ability to telecommute