Senior Editor, Leadership and AI Innovation presso George Lucas Educational Foundation

Description

Edutopia, the influential publisher of stories and videos about what works in education, is looking for a sharp, experienced editor to shape its emerging school leadership and AI Innovation beats. This is the kind of role where you’re not just covering the topic; you’re changing the way educators make leadership and technology decisions in schools–and the way kids learn.

We’re looking for someone with a great nose for story angles, excellent writing/reporting/editing chops (with plenty of clips from respected publishers), and the ability to identify emerging trends around leadership and AI in K-12 education and turn them into compelling, deeply reported features, scripts, and social media stories. Bonus points if you’ve worked to develop podcasts–a leadership podcast is under consideration—video, newsletters, or other multimedia formats.

You’ll be pitching and writing features that give educators something concrete to act on and spark real conversation; the kind of stories educators, parents, and edtech leaders can’t stop debating in comment sections and group chats. You’ll help shape editorial direction, build relationships with influential voices in leadership, education and AI, and cover everything from classroom tech, leadership and learning science to motivation, student development, and the future of education.

This is a remote, full-time position with benefits, funded for two years with the possibility of extension.

Requirements

Required Skills

• 7+ years of journalism/reporting with feature writing, feature editing, and feature assigning experience;
• Ability to identify trends and turn them into sharp, compelling story angles;
• Proven ability to develop sources, grow beats, and create razor-sharp editorial lineups;
• Experience working in fast-paced, deadline-driven digital media environments;
• Genuine interest in improving preK-12 education and curiosity about how leadership and AI are shaping it;
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with editorial, social, video, and community teams;
• Multimedia and multichannel writing, editing, and/or producing experience (Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, etc);
• Experience using data to inform editorial priorities and content strategy;
• Ability to represent the organization at in-person conferences and online events, including facilitating panels;
• Working knowledge of foundational AI tools like Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, and more;
• Experience managing more junior staff members is a major plus;
• Experience contributing to or leading podcasts is a major plus. 

Work Environment, Schedule, and Physical Requirements

This role is primarily remote and requires a dedicated home office workspace with reliable high-speed internet and standard office equipment. Extended periods of work at a computer and participation in video calls are expected. Occasional travel is required for team gatherings and organizational meetings. The role also requires availability for in-person meetings, workshops, and design reviews as needed, and coordination across time zones. Employees must maintain a primary residence and work location in a single U.S. state for tax and compliance purposes.

Benefits

You should apply because …

This is a rare chance to shape an emerging beat at a respected, mission-driven publication reaching over 12 million readers and viewers every month. You'll have real creative latitude—covering leadership and AI innovation in K-12 education in a role with meaningful stability, excellent benefits, and a collaborative (and friendly) team that comes from established editorial brands.  

The expected base salary range for this role is $100,000-$125,000, depending on experience, skill level and geographic location and organizational needs. The role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus of up to 10% of base salary for exceptional performance.

About Edutopia

Edutopia is an initiative of the George Lucas Educational Foundation, dedicated to transforming prekindergarten through 12th grade (pre-K to 12) education so that all students can acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to thrive in their studies, careers, and adult lives. 

Founded by innovative and award-winning filmmaker George Lucas in 1991, the Foundation advances this mission through Edutopia, which uses digital media and interactive technology to increase knowledge, sharing, and adoption of what works in education. A nonprofit, nonpartisan 501(c)(3) private foundation that is operated for educational purposes, we welcome all who are devoted to improving education.

The George Lucas Educational Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.