Senior Editor, Marketing

Kaplan

13d • Remote

About The Position

For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology, focused on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best-in-class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work. The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them. The Senior Editor plays an essential role in ensuring that marketing materials across the business meet high standards of quality, clarity, consistency, and compliance. This individual exercises editorial autonomy, taking responsibility for both the strategic and tactical execution of editorial tasks across digital, print, and cross-platform marketing initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with a focus in English, journalism, communication
• 3+ years working as an editor in a marketing, communication, or publishing environment
• Strong editing skills, editorial judgment, and decision-making (clarity, tone, compliance, alignment with brand voice)
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong understanding of editorial style guides (e.g. CMoS, AP, or similar)
• Leadership in editorial strategy across multiple formats (digital, print, social, web, collateral)
• Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams (writers, designers, product owners, legal, agencies)
• Process streamlining and workflow management
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Clear written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with digital marketing platforms (SEM, display, paid social ad platforms)
• Experience with content management systems (CMS) for web and landing pages
• Familiarity with project management and workflow tools
• Familiarity with higher education and accreditation requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead the editorial process independently for marketing campaigns, including higher education programs, professional and test prep offerings, and partner communications.
• Evaluate copy to determine whether rewrites or significant edits are needed to improve message clarity, legal defensibility, or alignment with brand voice.
• Exercise editorial judgment to identify potential legal or compliance risks, determining when to escalate for legal review and when issues can be addressed editorially.
• Review content for legal, compliance, and accreditation issues, and coordinate with legal or compliance for resolution as needed.
• Draft promotional disclaimers and terms and conditions, liaising with legal and compliance as needed, and streamlining workflows to ensure timely approvals.
• Attend campaign kickoff meetings and guide editorial strategy from inception to launch, based on a nuanced understanding of both marketing goals and regulatory requirements, ensuring all stakeholders are aware of compliance limitations in relation to messaging as well as trademark requirements.
• Copyedit and proofread a wide range of collateral, including campaign assets, student-facing communications, and materials from other departments such as registrar, admissions, financial aid, and product marketing.
• Actively drive and participate in legal and editorial team meetings, bringing issues to the forefront and providing a point of view.
• Review SEM, display, and paid social ads and edit with an eye toward industry best practices (character limits, etc.).
• Review and evaluate new marketing claims with an eye toward strengthening brand identity in marketing materials.

Benefits

• Remote work provides a flexible work/life balance
• Comprehensive Retirement Package automatically enrolled in The Company Contribution Plan (8-10% annual company contribution based on tenure)
• Our Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for our employees and close family members
• Comprehensive health benefits new hire eligibility starts on day 1 of employment
• Generous Paid Time Off includes paid holidays, vacation, personal, sick paid time-off, plus one (1) volunteer day and one (1) diversity and inclusion day to participate and give back to our local communities

What This Job Offers

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