Senior Manager of Content & Communications

WHO WE ARE: MagicSchool is the premier generative AI platform for teachers. We're just over 2 years old, and more than 5.5 million teachers from all over the world have joined our platform. Join a top team at a fast growing company that is working towards real social impact. Make an account and try us out at our website and connect with our passionate community on our Wall of Love.

Senior Manager of Content & Communications

Role Description: You are a strategic storyteller and hands-on content leader who will shape and elevate our brand voice across every channel. You’ll build and execute a cohesive content and communications strategy that unifies our messaging, amplifies thought leadership, and resonates deeply with K–12 educators and leaders.

You’re not just publishing content - you’re building a content engine that drives awareness, accelerates deals, and positions us as the go-to AI partner for K–12. The voice you shape becomes the voice of the brand. The systems you implement allow us to scale our impact without sacrificing clarity or quality.

Responsibilities:

In this role, you will be responsible for driving to the following outcomes:

• Develop and lead a unified content strategy for all channels (social, web, PR, email, etc), ensuring message consistency and impact.
• Own and drive content creation including case studies, emails, blogs, white papers, and more - tailored for K–12 audiences.
• Oversee and expand our PR, social media, and thought leadership efforts to amplify our brand and leadership in the space.
• Build content calendars, themes, and messaging frameworks that align with the education buying cycle, go-to-market and product priorities.
• Manage internal team and external vendors to execute the content calendar and strategy.
• Partner with product, wider marketing team, and executive teams to execute from strategy - rolling up your sleeves to write, edit, and optimize.
  
  

Experience:

Experience & Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring the following experience and qualifications:

• 6–10 years in content, editorial, or communications leadership roles in EdTech -preferably in SaaS & B2B sectors
• Exceptional writing and storytelling ability, with a portfolio that spans strategic narratives and tactical assets
• Proven success driving integrated content strategies that directly support go-to-market goals (e.g. demand generation, product launches, category creation)
• Deep understanding of key distribution channels for content - social media being priority 1
• Experience managing PR or media relations directly or via agency
• Demonstrated experience managing consistently high-output teams
• Deep empathy for educators and understanding of K–12 buying dynamics
  
  

Nice to Have:

• Experience producing branded podcast/audio/video series
• Familiarity with SEO/SEM best practices as part of content planning
• Experience building internal content systems (e.g. editorial guidelines, asset repositories)
• Prior work with AI or technical subject matter, translating complexity into accessible language
  
  

Application Notice:

Notice: Priority Deadline and Review Start Date

Please note that applications for this position will be accepted until 6/22/25 - applications received after this date will be reviewed on an intermittent basis. While we encourage early submissions, all applications received by the priority deadline will receive equal consideration. Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to reviewing your application.

Why Join Us?

• Work on cutting-edge AI technology that directly impacts educators and students.
• Join a mission-driven team passionate about making education more efficient and equitable.
• Flexibility of working from home, while fostering a unique culture built on relationships, trust, communication, and collaboration with our team - no matter where they live.
• Unlimited time off to empower our employees to manage their work-life balance. We work hard for our teachers and users, and encourage our employees to rest and take the time they need.
• Choice of employer-paid health insurance plans so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Dental and vision are also offered at very low premiums.
• Every employee is offered generous stock options, vested over 4 years.
• Plus a 401k match & monthly wellness stipend
  
  

Our Values:

• Educators are Magic: Educators are the most important ingredient in the educational process - they are the magic, not the AI. Trust them, empower them, and put them at the center of leading change in service of students and families.
• Joy and Magic: Bring joy and magic into every learning experience - push the boundaries of what’s possible with AI.
• Community: Foster community that supports one another during a time of rapid technological change. Listen to them and serve their needs.
• Innovation: The education system is outdated and in need of innovation and change - AI is an opportunity to bring equity, access, and serve the individual needs of students better than we ever have before.
• Responsibility: Put responsibility and safety at the forefront of the technological change that AI is bringing to education.
• Diversity: Diversity of thought, perspectives, and backgrounds helps us serve the wide audience of educators and students around the world.
• Excellence: Educators and students deserve the best - and we strive for the highest quality in everything we do.
  
  

Compensation Range: $110K - $150K

MagicSchool is the premier generative AI platform for teachers. We're just over 2 years old, and more than 5.5 million teachers from all over the world have joined our platform. Join a top team at a fast growing company that is working towards real social impact.