Editor & Account Manager

Getting Smart | 2015–2017 (Hybrid – Federal Way, WA)

 

Getting Smart is a leading education-focused organization offering strategic insights to educators through thought leadership, digital content, and client services. The blog provides a global platform for EdLeaders to share ideas on education trends, EdTech innovations, and school transformation.

 

About the Role

I led content strategy and editorial operations for the Getting Smart blog and podcast, producing digital content at scale while building an active community of contributors. My work included blog management, podcast production, social media campaigns, and client communications.

 

Key Highlights

• Editorial Strategy & Content Development

  • Managed the editorial calendar and reviewed 50+ article submissions weekly from educators and industry thought leaders

  • Authored and edited blog content on emerging trends in education, personalized learning, and EdTech innovation

  • Produced and published SEO-optimized posts in WordPress to ensure quality and timely delivery

• Community Building & Contributor Engagement

  • Launched and led the Getting Smart Teacher Blogger group to grow a collaborative contributor network

  • Fostered an inclusive publishing environment for both seasoned and first-time education writers

• Social Media Strategy & Audience Growth

  • Developed and executed multi-platform strategies via CoSchedule, growing Twitter by 20,000+ followers and Facebook by 5,000+ in under two years

  • Created content to support blog distribution, partner promotion, and brand storytelling across Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Pinterest

• Podcast Production & Thought Leadership

  • Hosted and produced 50+ episodes of the Getting Smart podcast, covering interviews of national education leaders and spotlighting key innovations in learning