ACQUISITIONS EDITOR

Craftsy.com/Sympoz.com – Denver, CO 80211

Job description:

A fast-growing online education startup is looking for an outstanding candidate help build our emerging online curriculum. The successful candidate is a quick study with outstanding people skills, a demonstrated ability to research and understand detailed content, and the editorial skills to develop ideas, manage scope and communicate emerging opportunities as they arise. S/he will have the drive, creativity, and critical thinking skills necessary to map and execute a data-driven strategy for online content creation and education.

Company description:

Sympoz is a Denver-based start-up in the online education, social, and commerce space. Sympoz lets people follow their passions and learn from renowned experts, creating communities where people watch, interact, and learn on their own schedule. Sympoz operates a Craftsy, the leading site in the craft and hobby enthusiast space with over 1MM registered users and 500K enrolled students. Sympoz was founded in May 2010 by an experienced executive team and is well funded with backing from Harrison Metal, Access Venture Partners, Foundry Group, and Tiger Global Management.

Responsibilities:

• Formulate content strategies that are appropriate for our video-based content medium
• Develop curriculum along with instructors that is compelling, relevant, and targeted
• Conduct ongoing research evaluate current courses and inform the direction of future content
• Identify, attract, and acquire highly skilled instructors who will produce blockbuster courses
• Work closely with the broader production team to vet course proposals, review video footage, write course materials, and onboard instructors
• Collaborate with the production crew, motion graphics, and marketing teams on all materials needed to produce and launch each course
• Serve as an ambassador for the Craftsy platform at trade shows and conferences

Requirements:

• Analytical expertise to support our data-driven approach to curriculum development for several distinct audiences
• Keen understanding of market segmentation, forces and opportunities within category
• The ability to create a defined editorial point of view and vision for a new content structure which resembles an instructor-focused, process-driven video e-book
• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to provide clear editorial direction for visual, aural, and written materials
• Capability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, timelines, and deliverables
• A demonstrated ability to cultivate deep and lasting business relationships
• The willingness and ability to become our external spokesperson in this arena: serving on panels; recruiting instructors; attending trade shows and networking
• The capacity to operate in a faced-paced, ever-changing start-up environment
• Content or curricular development skills are a plus

Application Requirements:

To be considered for this position, please submit the following information:

• A cover letter clearly addressing the position description
• Resume
• Information for 3 references.

Submit application to: http://www.sympoz.com/jobs

Location: Denver, CO 80211

Start Date: Review of applications will begin immediately

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience + Stock Options

Benefits: Medical, 401K, Paid Vacation

Hours: This is a full time position working out of our offices in downtown Denver.