Freelance Education Journalist – $30 – $60 an hour
Class Central is seeking experienced journalists to cover the education industry. We’re the world’s leading search engine for online courses, reaching 100+ million learners. Our publication, The Report (https://www.classcentral.com/report/), breaks news and offers deep analysis on online learning.
Our north star for Class Central’s journalism is ProPublica, Rest of World, and The Markup. Like them, we believe in deep reporting that serves readers, not algorithms.
Our ambition is to be the publication of record for the global education landscape. With The Report, we’re creating the place where the most important education stories are broken, explained, and followed through.
P.S. Instructions to apply at the bottom
What You’ll Do
- Pitch clear, well-researched story ideas on education.
- Report: gather data, interview sources, review filings and research.
- Write concise, evidence-based articles (roughly 1,000–2,500 words).
- Revise with editor feedback.
What You’ll Cover
- Industry News: Breaking developments at companies like Coursera, edX, Udemy, Duolingo
- Data Analysis: Deep dives into company financials, market trends, and platform strategies
- Trend Reporting: Technological shifts reshaping online education
Examples of Our Work
- Scaler Academy’s Big Lie: How India’s EdTech Darling Inflated Revenue by 15x
- Udemy Earns More, Pays Instructors Less
- Harvard and MIT’s $800 Million Mistake: The Triple Failure of 2U, edX, and Axim Collaborative
What We Don’t Publish
Personal essays, how-to tutorials, single course reviews, or promo pieces.
You’re a Good Fit If You Have
- Track record covering ed-tech, online learning, or workforce development
- Access to industry data, insider sources, or company documents
- Experience analyzing business models and platform strategies
- Ability to deliver fact-based reporting, not opinion pieces
Pay
- $500–$1,250 per article.
- +30 % bonus for pieces that pass 25k views in the first month.
- Rates adjusted for local purchasing power outside the U.S.
How to Apply
Email careers@classcentral.com with the subject: Pitch: [Your Headline] and include:
- A short bio and 1–2 writing samples.
- Your story idea (max 300 words).
- Brief reporting plan (sources, data, documents).
More information here: https://www.classcentral.com/write-for-us
We reply within two weeks to pitches that fit our needs. Looking forward to reading yours.
Job Types: Contract, Temporary, Freelance
Pay: $30.00 – $60.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply