IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking a full-time lexicographer to join our content team for Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com. In this role, you will create and edit reference materials accessed by users around the world. #LI-FA1
This is a full-time remote position for candidates in the United States. #LI-REMOTE
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Create and revise definitions in dictionary and thesaurus entries
- Create and revise IPA transcriptions and phonetic respellings of head words that appear in the dictionary
- Research and write etymologies
- Write editorial notes to explain the correct usage of words
- Craft example sentences that illustrate the correct usage of words
- Find fun and creative words that can be used for the Word of the Day and Synonym of the Day
- Work with our team of content writers, voice talent, illustrators, and more to ensure dictionary and thesaurus entries are accurate, fun, and engaging
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Linguistics or a closely related field
- Impeccable knowledge of English grammar and the International Phonetics Alphabet
- Superior writing and editing skills
- Ability to adjust to in-house style guidelines
- Familiarity working with the Chicago Manual of Style
- Previous lexicography experience is a plus
- Outstanding written and spoken communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and concisely with a wide range of age groups
- Ability to be efficient and organized while working on multiple projects simultaneously
- Can-do attitude with an openness to others' ideas and a strong attention to detail
IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example:
- 1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com
- Rosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages
- Wyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects
- Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources
Our mission is to create innovative products that will make a real, positive difference for learners and educators and we're looking for passionate, mission-minded people to join us in achieving this goal. We have a unique culture at IXL that fosters collaboration and the open exchange of ideas. We value our team and treat one another with kindness and respect. We approach our work with passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions and we are eager to have you join our team.
At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
What We Do
At IXL Learning, we are passionate about improving learning for all. We apply technology in thoughtful and innovative ways to unlock students' innate curiosity, creativity, and desire for knowledge.
IXL’s award-winning personalized learning platform is used by more than 13 million students worldwide. With a comprehensive K-12 curriculum, individualized guidance, and real-time analytics, IXL meets the unique needs of each learner. And with over 100 billion questions asked and answered around the world, IXL is helping schools successfully use technology to improve teaching and learning.
Studies have shown that IXL leads to higher test scores, predicts success, and benefits all students. Learn more about how IXL accelerates learning at: www.ixl.com/research
IXL Learning’s other products include Rosetta Stone, the world’s leading language learning program; Vocabulary.com, the educational destination for improving literacy skills; Education.com, the most comprehensive library of learning activities for K-8 students; Wyzant, the nation’s largest tutoring network; and ABCya, the creator of over 300 educational computer games and apps for kids.
Hear what our employees love about working at IXL:
"At IXL, I take pride in knowing that the code we deliver helps educators and parents better understand how their children are learning. I love that my friends and family can understand the positive impact we have, whether or not they have any technical background. It's motivating to work on a team with supportive and highly capable coworkers who genuinely care about each other, the product, and our customers." - Adam Singer, Engineering Project Lead
"I'm working with like-minded and different-minded peers to improve a part of our education system, something that I'm immensely invested in. Solving engineering challenges to continually improve our product, along with the people (and perks!) I encounter really keep me engaged in my work." - Jestin Ma, Software Engineer
