Content Manager (26-27)

IDEA Public Schools • Weslaco, TX

15h • $68,800 - $79,900 • Hybrid

About The Position

Content Manager This is a vacancy for the 26-27 school year with a target start date of July 1, 2026 Mission: The Content Manager will strengthen IDEA Public Schools’ storytelling by developing, editing, and publishing high-quality content across all communications channels, including (but not limited to) web, blog, social media, internal communications, newsletters, video scripts, and family-facing updates. This role ensures IDEA’s stories are timely, accurate, and engaging, supporting the organization’s mission to prepare students for success in college and in life. The Content Manager serves as both a writer and a content strategist, helping unify IDEA’s brand voice across platforms and audiences while driving measurable engagement outcomes. Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A Location: This is a full-time (remote/on-site) position based in Texas, with preference given to candidates who live in Austin, El Paso, Houston, Permian Basin (Midland/Odessa), Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, and Tarrant County (Fort Worth), or who are willing to relocate. Travel Expectations: Ability to travel 10% of the time to team quarterlies, regional content gathering, or during signature events such as College Signing Day. What You’ll Do – Accountabilities Essential Duties: Develop, edit, and publish compelling content that highlights IDEA’s students, staff, and impact across all digital and print channels. Manage the national content calendar and coordinate cross-channel campaigns to ensure consistent, on-brand storytelling. Lead editorial planning, enforce brand and writing standards, and support regional and campus teams through training and resources. Track and analyze engagement metrics to guide continuous improvement in content quality and audience reach. Collaborate across Communications, Creative, and Marketing to align messaging, elevate human-interest stories, and support special initiatives. Additional Duties and Responsibilities: Believes and is committed to our mission: that all students are capable of getting to and through college. Is driven by outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them. Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing to learn and improve quickly. Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change. Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization. Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships to achieve outcomes.

Requirements

• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills across multiple formats (print, digital, social).
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in WordPress, Wrike (or similar project management software), and content publishing tools.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to partner effectively across departments and regions.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or related field required.
• 2–4 years of professional experience in content management, communications, or marketing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing multi-channel content for mission-driven or educational organizations preferred.
• Content creation and management skills required.
• Reputation management experience
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, and publish compelling content that highlights IDEA’s students, staff, and impact across all digital and print channels.
• Manage the national content calendar and coordinate cross-channel campaigns to ensure consistent, on-brand storytelling.
• Lead editorial planning, enforce brand and writing standards, and support regional and campus teams through training and resources.
• Track and analyze engagement metrics to guide continuous improvement in content quality and audience reach.
• Collaborate across Communications, Creative, and Marketing to align messaging, elevate human-interest stories, and support special initiatives.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision plans
• disability, life insurance
• parenting benefits
• flexible spending account options
• generous vacation time
• referral bonuses
• professional development
• a 403(b) plan
• IDEA may offer a relocation stipend to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager