Editor, Educational Content

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The Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. How? With a media buying platform that helps brands deliver a more insightful and relevant ad experience for consumers -- and sets a new standard for global reach, accuracy, and transparency. We are proud of the culture we have built. We value the unique experiences and perspectives that each person brings to The Trade Desk, and we are committed to fostering inclusive spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work every day.

So, if you are talented, driven, creative, and eager to join a dynamic, globally-connected team, then we want to talk!

What You'll Do

The Trade Desk Edge Academy is seeking a knowledgeable Editor to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned writer and editor with excellent research and reporting skills and a passion for the advertising technology industry. In this exciting and impactful role, you will guide the development of our team's core product—educational course content.

You will be responsible for writing and developing high-quality, engaging, insightful and informative online courses on topics related to digital and programmatic advertising and as a result, will require a deep understanding of current industry topics and market dynamics.

Key Responsibilities In Course Development

• Design, author, and update online course content on concepts related to digital and programmatic advertising, covering beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels
• Stay up to date with the latest trends, topics, and best practices in programmatic advertising to identify gaps in existing content and recommend new courses
• Maintain quality standards for thought leadership within the team and drive continuous improvements in research and writing to ensure The Edge Academy remains timely and best-in-class
• Create detailed course outlines, lesson plans, and learning objectives
• Develop multimedia content, including video scripts, written course content, quizzes, and assignments
• Collaborate closely with internal and external subject matter experts/stakeholders to ensure consistent quality, accuracy, focus, and on-time performance
• Adopt and adhere to The Trade Desk Edge Academy's defined voice and tone
• Leverage your network of industry experts, as well as industry knowledge to research and develop content that is timely and informed
  
  

Who You Are

• 6-10 years of recent experience in writing and editing content within the advertising technology industry
• Confident writer with excellent judgment and a strong track record of conveying complex technological concepts in a clear, concise, and engaging manner
• Ability to leverage multiple sources to get up to speed on new concepts quickly
• Strong research skills and attention to detail
• Strong collaborator, team player, and listener
• Effective time management skills - ability to prioritize and manage multiple stakeholders and projects simultaneously
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in educational content creation or instructional design.
• Familiarity with e-learning authoring tools, LMS platforms, multimedia production software and online course delivery.
  
  

The Trade Desk does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of The Trade Desk. The Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

NY, CO, CA, and WA residents only: In accordance with NY, CO, CA, and WA law, the range provided is The Trade Desk's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location. All employees may be eligible to become The Trade Desk shareholders through eligibility for stock-based compensation grants, which are awarded to employees based on company and individual performance. The Trade Desk also offers other compensation depending on the role such as sales-based incentives and commissions. Plus, expected benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents, retirement benefits such as a 401k plan and company match, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, well-being benefits, reimbursement for certain tuition expenses, parental leave, sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, vacation time for full-time employees up to 120 hours thru the first year and 160 hours thereafter, and around 13 paid holidays per year. Employees can also purchase The Trade Desk stock at a discount through The Trade Desk's Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

The Trade Desk also offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn more.

Note: Interns are not eligible for variable incentive awards such as stock-based compensation, retirement plan, vacation, tuition reimbursement or parental leave

At the Trade Desk, Base Salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range. The base salary range for this role is$69,900—$128,200 USD