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To thrive as an Online Content Writer, you need strong writing skills, a solid grasp of grammar, and an understanding of digital content strategy, often supported by a degree in communications, journalism, or English. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) like WordPress, SEO tools such as SEMrush or Yoast, and basic HTML is common in the field. Creativity, adaptability, and the ability to meet deadlines help writers stand out in producing engaging and relevant content. These skills ensure content is high-quality, optimized for search engines, and tailored to target audiences, driving engagement and business goals.

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AspectOnline Content WritingCopywriting
Primary FocusCreating informative, engaging content for websites, blogs, and social mediaCrafting persuasive text to promote products or services
Skills NeededSEO knowledge, storytelling, researchPersuasion, marketing, concise writing
Work EnvironmentFreelance, agency, in-house digital teamsAdvertising agencies, marketing firms, freelance
Common UsageContent marketing, blogs, social mediaAd campaigns, sales pages, product descriptions

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Online content writers often face challenges such as tight deadlines, adapting to various brand voices, and staying updated with SEO best practices. To manage these, writers can prioritize strong time-management skills, regularly communicate with editors or team members, and invest in continuous learning through industry blogs and courses. Collaboration with other writers and digital marketing professionals also helps ensure content aligns with broader strategies and remains engaging for target audiences.

What is online content writing?

Online content writing involves creating written material specifically for digital platforms such as websites, blogs, social media, and email newsletters. The goal is to inform, engage, or persuade an online audience while optimizing content for search engines (SEO). Content writers research topics, follow brand guidelines, and tailor their writing style to different platforms and audiences. This role often requires strong writing skills, adaptability, and a good understanding of digital marketing trends.
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WEOC-WAVE Online Content Specialist/Coach

WEOC-WAVE Online Content Specialist/Coach

Washtenaw Intermediate School District

Ann Arbor, MI • On-site

Part-time

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
WAVE Program/Online Content Specialist
Date Posted:
6/18/2025
Location:
WAVE-WEOC
Date Available:
08/01/2025
Closing Date:
07/25/2025
District:
Washtenaw Education Consortium
WEOC-WAVE Online Content Specialist/Coach
Middle/High School Certification
SUMMARY:
The content specialist/coach position facilitates learning gains with at-risk teenagers and ensures their success at earning a high school diploma. Instructors work in a blended, project-based learning educational setting providing online instruction, support, and assessment help in areas of certification and expertise with students guiding them in developing and completing curriculum projects that meet Michigan content expectations. In addition, collaboration will take place on a regular basis with other instructional staff. This instructional position is a part-time hourly position with flexible virtual scheduling.
Certificate Areas Needed
Spanish OR Physical Education OR Health OR Math
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned.)
  • Work one-on-one or in small groups with at-risk middle and high school students.
  • Instruct in certified content areas online.
  • Provide virtual tutoring in various subjects and assisting students as needed using chat, videoconferencing and email.
  • Keep up-to-date with subjects that will be taught.
  • Develop and update curriculum.
  • Collaborate regularly with other staff members.
  • Attend required meetings, trainings and participate in professional development.
  • Maintain records (i.e., student work and learning plans).
  • Grade and guide student work.
  • Identify the interests and talents of the students to develop contexts in which they can expand their skills.
  • Encourage students to contribute to online learning communities and engage with the curriculum.
  • Professional and predictable online engagement
  • Regular and predictable online attendance.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
N/A.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Alternative requirements that may be appropriate and acceptable to the Board of Education may be considered. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
  • Michigan Teaching Certificate (non-expired)
  • Possess a solid command of the course material.
  • Possess skills identified by the National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers. (They reflect the basic technology skills that every educator should possess.)
  • Experience with online or blended learning.
  • Computer literacy required; experience using Apple products (iMac, MacBooks, etc) a plus.
  • Highly dependable, must have excellent communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Must have personal warmth and approachability.
  • Committed to being a team player.
  • Great customer service skills.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret general educational periodicals, professional journals, or governmental regulations.
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedural manuals.
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret periodicals and professional journals.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of educators, students and the general public.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all staff and students.
  • Proclivity to persevere and demonstrate a sense of efficacy.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:
  • Ability to utilize District technology and work to maintain proficiency, as required skill sets change with technology and/or the needs of the District.
  • Ability to use a personal computer (PC) or MAC in a networked environment to utilize the Internet and other electronic communications mechanisms.
  • Knowledge of productivity applications such as Microsoft Office (word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software) is required.
  • Ability to use computer technology for research, data management, communications and other instruction.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY:
  • Highly proficient in subject areas of: reasoning, problem solving, organizational dynamics and emotional intelligence.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to bend and or twist at the trunk more than the average person. The employee is continuously repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion many times. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to sometimes work irregular or extended work hours and meet multiple demands from several people.
ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day. Occasionally the employee may be required to be outdoors for a short period of time, and therefore subject to varying weather conditions, for purposes of accomplishing the essential functions of this job.
FUNCTIONS OF POSITION DESCRIPTION:
This position description has been prepared to define the general duties of the position, provide examples of work and to detail the required knowledge, skills and ability as well as the acceptable experience and training for the position. The description is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the duties of employees under supervision. The WISD retains and reserves any and all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any portion of this description in its sole judgment.
This position description is not a contract for employment.
The Washtenaw Educational Opportunities Consortium is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
TERMS:
This instructional position is a part-time, hourly position covering a year-round school schedule. Must complete required background check. Rate of pay $26/hour.

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