What is Knewton? At Knewton, we believe each student is unique and that their knowledge is not defined by their last answer. Sometimes what a student needs at any moment may not be the next lesson in their textbook. Teachers, schools and education companies use Knewton solutions to adapt to each student’s unique needs with tailored recommendations. Join us to help students have a more positive educational experience.

What have we accomplished since opening our doors in 2008? We’ve delivered more than 15 billion (that’s right, billion) personalized recommendations to over 13 million students on every continent (okay, except Antarctica). We’re headquartered in beautiful Union Square NYC with offices in London and Tokyo. Investments top $150M from well-known angel investors plus Accel, Bessemer, First Round Capital, Firstmark, Founders Fund, GSV and Atomico.

We’re seeking a Content Development Intern to join the Content Team located in NYC for Summer 2018.

The Content Development Intern will support the Content team’s efforts to conceive and develop digital courses that provide students with a personalized, adaptive experience that helps them more efficiently achieve mastery. The intern will interact with subject matter experts, development partners and higher education instructors in addition to internal Sales, Product Design, Product, Engineering, and Data Science teams. Come be part of something amazing.

What we are looking for:

• Interest in digital curriculum construction and current educational and assessment trends
• Exceptional organizational skills and scrupulous attention to detail
• Command of written English with impeccable grammar
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced and agile work environments
• Ability to work collaboratively with other subject matter experts and to communicate effectively in cross-functional groups
• Experience as a TA in a university setting in STEM, preferred
• Competency in LaTeX, preferred
• Currently pursuing M.Ed with an emphasis in curriculum/instructional design or teaching, preferred

Perks Include:

• High-quality equipment (Mac or PC)
• Frequent guest speakers and tech/edtech Meetups hosted at Knewton HQ
• Social groups and sports teams
• Fully stocked kitchen with all-day snacks
• Free lunches everyday and free dinners when you work late
• Free monthly MetroCards/PATH cards
• Pet Friendly