Content Writer Specialist
SIMON WIESENTHAL CENTER
Full-time
On-site
Los Angeles, California, United States
$75,000 - $80,000 USD yearly
Job DetailsJob Location: Los Angeles, CA 90035Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 Salary/yearAbout Us:
Simon Wiesenthal Center (SWC) is a global Jewish human rights organization that confronts antisemitism and hate, defends the safety of Israel and Jews worldwide, and teaches the lessons of the Holocaust through awareness, advocacy, justice, education, and its Museums of Tolerance. With a constituency of over 400,000 member families since its founding in 1977, the SWC has an international footprint through its Museums of Tolerance, Moriah Films, and the Digital Terrorism + Hate Project.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, it maintains operations in New York, Chicago, Miami, Toronto, Paris, Berlin, Jerusalem, and Buenos Aires. It is an accredited Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) at the United Nations, UNESCO, the Organization of American States, the Latin American Parliament, and the Council of Europe and maintains relationships with the highest levels of governments throughout the world.
In 1993, the Center opened the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles to worldwide acclaim. The Museum has served as the Center’s flagship educational arm, challenging visitors to confront bigotry and racism, and to understand the Holocaust in both historical and contemporary contexts. In addition, the Center developed Moriah Media to produce theatrical documentaries to educate global audiences. Moriah has produced 17 documentaries to date, two of which have received the Academy Award for best feature documentary, The Long Way Home and Genocide.
Position Summary
The Museum of Tolerance (MOT) is seeking a mission-driven Content Specialist to join its Content & Learning Team. This role plays a vital part in creating pedagogically sound, emotionally resonant, and historically grounded educational materials that reflect the Museum’s core values: empathy, justice through civic engagement critical thinking, and the transformative power of testimony.
The Content Specialist is responsible for developing high-impact content for diverse audiences—including educators, students, and museum visitors. This role requires expertise in anti-bias practices, experiential pedagogy, inquiry-based learning, and inclusive facilitation practices that support lifelong learning and a commitment to individual action and communal collaboration.
Working in close partnership with the Director of Content & Learning, the Project Manager, and Moriah Films liaison, the Content Specialist brings educational vision to life—developing resources that speak to the moral imagination of learners and equip facilitators to foster dialogue, historical inquiry, and resilience in the face of hate.
Key Responsibilities
Educational Content Development
Research, write, and revise interactive high-quality lesson plans, workshop guides, resources, and educational toolkits for K–12 audiences.
Develop content that integrates MOT’s pedagogical pillars, core values, and aligns with the MOT’s theory of change.
Design materials that support interactive learning, discussion-based formats, and inquiry-based approaches across age levels.
Design and develop accessible learning materials that offer multiple entry points for engaging learners with diverse backgrounds and with differing learning needs.
Support facilitators by creating user-friendly guides, companion materials, and lead training sessions designed for meaningful engagement and knowledge transfer.
Mission Fidelity & Pedagogical Integrity
Apply trauma-informed, inclusive, and anti-oppressive frameworks in all content.
Ensure materials align with best practices in Holocaust education, antisemitism awareness, and human rights pedagogy.
Uphold a commitment to narrative responsibility, emotional complexity, and historical accuracy.
Cross-Team Collaboration
Partner with the Project Manager to ensure timelines, milestones, and review cycles are aligned and tracked.
Coordinate with the Process & Operations Officer to ensure content documentation is maintained across all projects.
Collaborate with program teams to ensure content creation and revisions align with program goals and educational best practices, while maintaining alignment with MOT’s mission, vision, and intended impact.
Moriah Films Integration
Serve as a key partner in transforming Moriah Films content into pedagogically sound educational resources.
Develop discussion guides, learning extensions, and reflective activities that amplify the storytelling power of MOT media assets.
Ensure historical fidelity and emotional resonance are preserved across formats.
Editing, Feedback, and Quality Assurance
Participate in internal and external review processes; incorporate expert feedback from historians, educators, and stakeholders.
Edit and proofread content for clarity, tone, accessibility, and audience engagement.
Ensure consistency of voice, message, and quality across all deliverables.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree required; preferred fields include Education, History, Jewish Studies, English, Social Justice, or Museum Education.
Master’s degree, teaching credential, or adult learning certification strongly preferred.
Experience
Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in educational content creation, adult learning, or public humanities programs.
Demonstrated experience creating content for educators, adult learners, or intergenerational audiences.
Familiarity with Holocaust education, anti-bias pedagogy, or civics education highly valued.
Skills
Exceptional writing, research, and editing skills.
Strong understanding of inquiry-based pedagogy, differentiated instruction, and trauma-informed design.
Ability to distill complex or emotionally charged topics into clear, engaging, and age-appropriate content.
Comfortable working across multiple projects and timelines with collaborative teams.
Technology
Proficiency in Google Workspace; familiarity with digital learning platforms or content management tools is a plus.
Values & Disposition
Deep commitment to the Museum’s mission and educational vision.
Ability to handle sensitive subject matter with care, nuance, and emotional intelligence.
Collaborative, responsive to feedback, and committed to reflective practice.
Our Benefits:
We value our people and offer a collaborative and engaging culture. As a SWC employee, you will enjoy work/life balance, generous time off and comprehensive benefits and programs. The Simon Wiesenthal Center embraces inclusivity and values our diverse community. We are committed to building a team based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Simon Wiesenthal Center (SWC) is a global Jewish human rights organization that confronts antisemitism and hate, defends the safety of Israel and Jews worldwide, and teaches the lessons of the Holocaust through awareness, advocacy, justice, education, and its Museums of Tolerance. With a constituency of over 400,000 member families since its founding in 1977, the SWC has an international footprint through its Museums of Tolerance, Moriah Films, and the Digital Terrorism + Hate Project.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, it maintains operations in New York, Chicago, Miami, Toronto, Paris, Berlin, Jerusalem, and Buenos Aires. It is an accredited Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) at the United Nations, UNESCO, the Organization of American States, the Latin American Parliament, and the Council of Europe and maintains relationships with the highest levels of governments throughout the world.
In 1993, the Center opened the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles to worldwide acclaim. The Museum has served as the Center’s flagship educational arm, challenging visitors to confront bigotry and racism, and to understand the Holocaust in both historical and contemporary contexts. In addition, the Center developed Moriah Media to produce theatrical documentaries to educate global audiences. Moriah has produced 17 documentaries to date, two of which have received the Academy Award for best feature documentary, The Long Way Home and Genocide.
Position Summary
The Museum of Tolerance (MOT) is seeking a mission-driven Content Specialist to join its Content & Learning Team. This role plays a vital part in creating pedagogically sound, emotionally resonant, and historically grounded educational materials that reflect the Museum’s core values: empathy, justice through civic engagement critical thinking, and the transformative power of testimony.
The Content Specialist is responsible for developing high-impact content for diverse audiences—including educators, students, and museum visitors. This role requires expertise in anti-bias practices, experiential pedagogy, inquiry-based learning, and inclusive facilitation practices that support lifelong learning and a commitment to individual action and communal collaboration.
Working in close partnership with the Director of Content & Learning, the Project Manager, and Moriah Films liaison, the Content Specialist brings educational vision to life—developing resources that speak to the moral imagination of learners and equip facilitators to foster dialogue, historical inquiry, and resilience in the face of hate.
Key Responsibilities
Educational Content Development
Research, write, and revise interactive high-quality lesson plans, workshop guides, resources, and educational toolkits for K–12 audiences.
Develop content that integrates MOT’s pedagogical pillars, core values, and aligns with the MOT’s theory of change.
Design materials that support interactive learning, discussion-based formats, and inquiry-based approaches across age levels.
Design and develop accessible learning materials that offer multiple entry points for engaging learners with diverse backgrounds and with differing learning needs.
Support facilitators by creating user-friendly guides, companion materials, and lead training sessions designed for meaningful engagement and knowledge transfer.
Mission Fidelity & Pedagogical Integrity
Apply trauma-informed, inclusive, and anti-oppressive frameworks in all content.
Ensure materials align with best practices in Holocaust education, antisemitism awareness, and human rights pedagogy.
Uphold a commitment to narrative responsibility, emotional complexity, and historical accuracy.
Cross-Team Collaboration
Partner with the Project Manager to ensure timelines, milestones, and review cycles are aligned and tracked.
Coordinate with the Process & Operations Officer to ensure content documentation is maintained across all projects.
Collaborate with program teams to ensure content creation and revisions align with program goals and educational best practices, while maintaining alignment with MOT’s mission, vision, and intended impact.
Moriah Films Integration
Serve as a key partner in transforming Moriah Films content into pedagogically sound educational resources.
Develop discussion guides, learning extensions, and reflective activities that amplify the storytelling power of MOT media assets.
Ensure historical fidelity and emotional resonance are preserved across formats.
Editing, Feedback, and Quality Assurance
Participate in internal and external review processes; incorporate expert feedback from historians, educators, and stakeholders.
Edit and proofread content for clarity, tone, accessibility, and audience engagement.
Ensure consistency of voice, message, and quality across all deliverables.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree required; preferred fields include Education, History, Jewish Studies, English, Social Justice, or Museum Education.
Master’s degree, teaching credential, or adult learning certification strongly preferred.
Experience
Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in educational content creation, adult learning, or public humanities programs.
Demonstrated experience creating content for educators, adult learners, or intergenerational audiences.
Familiarity with Holocaust education, anti-bias pedagogy, or civics education highly valued.
Skills
Exceptional writing, research, and editing skills.
Strong understanding of inquiry-based pedagogy, differentiated instruction, and trauma-informed design.
Ability to distill complex or emotionally charged topics into clear, engaging, and age-appropriate content.
Comfortable working across multiple projects and timelines with collaborative teams.
Technology
Proficiency in Google Workspace; familiarity with digital learning platforms or content management tools is a plus.
Values & Disposition
Deep commitment to the Museum’s mission and educational vision.
Ability to handle sensitive subject matter with care, nuance, and emotional intelligence.
Collaborative, responsive to feedback, and committed to reflective practice.
Our Benefits:
We value our people and offer a collaborative and engaging culture. As a SWC employee, you will enjoy work/life balance, generous time off and comprehensive benefits and programs. The Simon Wiesenthal Center embraces inclusivity and values our diverse community. We are committed to building a team based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.