Content Writer

An ESL Writer is responsible for creating original content such as lesson materials, teacher’s guide, test items, short story, and reading passages for Zoni students.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Writes lesson and reading materials for ESL learners including fiction or nonfiction prose work, such as short story, reading passages, and descriptive essays.

Selects subject or theme for writing project based on learners’ interests and reading level and/or as assigned by the project lead.

Organizes material and completes writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.

Conducts research to obtain factual information and authentic detail.

Reviews, submits for approval, and revises written material to meet company content standards.

Proofreads and revises lesson materials, stories, internal training modules, and other materials assigned.

Collaborates with other ESL writers on other kinds of tasks and projects and organizes material for the project, plans arrangement or outline, and writes synopsis.

Participates in or takes leadership of projects as assigned by the manager.

Performs other tasks or duties as may be assigned by the company.

Safeguards data and information accordingly

Requirements:

College degree in Creative Writing, Literature, English, Communication, Education, or any related course

TEYL/TESOL certification an advantage

Minimum 1 year experience in writing or developing ESL materials for children and adults

Excellent English language skills (writing and speaking)

Effective writing skills to relate to target audience or communications type

Knowledgeable or willing to be trained to use digital tools to do writing or editing tasks

Excellent English grammar, syntax, spelling, and punctuation

Highly organized and detail oriented

Excellent interpersonal skills; strong work ethics; team player

Ability to work fast with very high accuracy

High proficiency in computer use (including but not limited to Word processing, PPT, image manipulation, etc.)

An aptitude for learning; highly adaptable

Sample written work (published: online or offline)