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Writing coach jobs are open across K-12 education, higher education, corporate learning and development, and publishing, from entry-level to senior and director roles, with specializations in academic writing, professional communications, and creative writing instruction. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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About Jack Westin
Jack Westin is a leading Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) preparation company which is known for crafting high quality, but free, practice materials. The MCAT tests students on the scientific reasoning skills and scientific knowledge which can be learned during typical undergraduate coursework.
Our Three Principles
As we continue to grow and help students, we are guided by three major principles that we believe are vital to our community.
Attention to quality
We only create courses and practice questions that we would use. That means having the best, first-class teaching content that can possibly exist. We're not satisfied with mediocrity. We don't care about the amount of time or money it takes to get something done right. If it's not perfect, we won't stop until we believe it is. This ethos runs deep within our company.
Excellence in support
We're obsessed with our students. Their well-being and success drives us each day. Great customer service is not an afterthought. It is the most important service we can offer. We understand that our students come from different learning backgrounds. It's our mission to ensure that each one has an amazing experience.
Learn from anywhere at anytime
We are committed to building the future of education on the internet so that it is easily accessible to all students from around the world. Our dedication is to all students who want to learn, regardless of their pace, and no matter what time of the day it is.
Admissions Writing Coach / Essay Editor (Remote, Part-Time)
The Admissions Writing Coach is the first expert to work with each student's application materials, helping them turn ordinary drafts into compelling, admissions-committee-ready essays. This role goes well beyond proofreading: coaches strengthen prompt alignment, content, structure, and language while keeping every essay unmistakably the student's own. Coaches work closely with Jack Westin's admissions experts, who hold final say and conduct the last round of review before each submission returns to the student.
Responsibilities
- Coach students through personal statements, AMCAS/AACOMAS/TMDSAS activities, most meaningful experiences, secondary essays, MD/PhD essays, letters of intent, and other admissions materials
- Provide detailed, substantive feedback on prompt alignment, content, structure, and language, the way a thoughtful admissions committee member would
- Model strong writing without writing for the student: draft illustrative examples tailored to the student's real background, then guide them to rewrite in their own words
- Research relevant details (programs, diagnoses, clinical settings) so guidance and examples are specific and grounded
- Leave a small number of focused margin notes that explain your reasoning and point the student toward their next step
- Protect the student's authentic voice at every stage of the process
- Lead brainstorming and strategy sessions with students, while the assigned admissions expert remains their primary point of contact
- Flag anything needing expert judgment with clear, actionable notes, and document your reasoning so guidance stays consistent across the team
- Contribute to educational resources, training materials, and admissions content, and participate in coach training and quality reviews
- Meet established turnaround times and quality benchmarks
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Creative Writing, English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field (Premium Admissions Level)
- At least 5 years of professional editing, writing, teaching, publishing, or journalism experience and/or a creative writing certification (Signature Admissions Level)
- Exceptional writing, developmental feedback, and coaching skills, with strong command of grammar, style, and mechanics
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- Experience coaching or editing medical school admissions materials preferred
- Familiarity with AMCAS, AACOMAS, TMDSAS, and common secondary essay prompt types preferred
- Working knowledge of a house style guide and consistency standards preferred
What We Offer
- $40–$50/hour
- Part-time contractor role, approximately 15–25 hours per week
- Fully remote with a flexible schedule
- Consistent, year-round work tied to the application cycle
- Professional development opportunities
- Be part of a mission-driven team helping future healthcare professionals reach medical school
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in writing coach jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in English, communications, education, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience providing written feedback or one-on-one writing instruction
- Proficiency with learning management systems or virtual coaching platforms
- Strong knowledge of grammar, style, and academic or professional writing conventions
- Ability to develop lesson plans, rubrics, or structured coaching frameworks
- Experience working with diverse learners across multiple skill levels or disciplines
Tips for Your Writing Coach Job Search
Tailor your resume to each context
Corporate writing coach postings prioritize business communication and ROI language, while academic roles want curriculum design and student outcome metrics. Reframe your bullet points to match whichever environment you're targeting before you submit.
Build a coaching portfolio with samples
Employers expect before-and-after writing samples showing your feedback process, not just polished final drafts. Include annotated drafts, client testimonials, or workshop handouts that demonstrate how you move a writer from rough copy to clear prose.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists writing coach openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your modality
Some employers want synchronous one-on-one coaching, others need asynchronous feedback via LMS platforms, and some want group workshop facilitation. Scan each job description for the delivery format and filter out roles that don't fit how you actually work.
Prepare a teaching or coaching demonstration
Most writing coach interviews include a live demo where you coach a sample piece or lead a short exercise. Prepare a ten-minute activity you can adapt on the spot, and be ready to explain the instructional reasoning behind every choice you make.
Negotiate scope before discussing compensation
Writing coach roles vary widely in caseload, from a handful of ongoing clients to hundreds of quick feedback sessions per month. Clarify expected session volume, turnaround times, and documentation requirements before you reach the offer stage.
Writing Coach Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most writing coachs?
The companies hiring the most writing coachs right now include D. E. Shaw & Co. - Investment Firm, Calvert County Public School District, and Jack Westin, with the largest share of openings in New York, Maryland, and Kansas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is consistent across university writing centers, corporate learning and development teams, and EdTech companies.
How many writing coach jobs are remote?
About 33% of writing coach openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how naturally the role adapts to video sessions and asynchronous document review. Roles focused on individual client coaching and online curriculum delivery tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions embedded in university writing centers or corporate offices often require on-site presence.
How do you become a writing coach?
Start by building a foundation in writing instruction through formal education in English, rhetoric, education, or communications, then accumulate direct coaching experience through tutoring centers, freelance clients, or volunteer workshops. Assemble a portfolio of annotated feedback samples and develop a clear coaching methodology you can articulate in interviews. Certifications in instructional design or professional coaching strengthen your candidacy for corporate roles.
How do you get hired as a writing coach with little experience?
Start by offering coaching through community organizations, nonprofit writing programs, or volunteer tutoring centers to build documented client work. Frame any editing, mentoring, or teaching you've done in other roles as coaching experience, and create sample feedback documents that show your process. Entry-level postings at university writing centers and EdTech companies frequently accept candidates with strong portfolios over long work histories.
What does the writing coach interview process look like?
Most writing coach interviews involve a screening call, a structured interview covering your coaching philosophy and feedback approach, and a practical demonstration where you coach a sample piece of writing or facilitate a short group exercise. Some employers also ask you to submit a written response to a sample draft in advance. Academic and corporate hiring teams often include a panel round with stakeholders from HR, learning and development, or academic affairs.
Where can I find and apply to writing coach jobs?
You can find and apply to writing coach jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the available roles, find the listings that match your background and preferred work setting, and apply directly to each one that fits.
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