Digital Content Specialist at Discovery Education,Inc. in Charlotte, North Carolina

Job Description:

Location: Charlotte, NC, USA
Req Number: Req# 117
Date Posted: Posted Wednesday, October 9, 2024

We are looking for a highly skilled Digital Content Specialist to join our product team. This is a crucial role within the Digital Publishing team, contributing to Discovery Education's content strategy. As a key member, this individual will not only curate and edit diverse digital content, such as video, text, audiobooks, podcasts, interactives, and images but will also be responsible for strategic pillars within the collections.

Reporting to the Digital Content Director, the Specialist will comprehensively understand and address strengths and gaps within their assigned pillars. The ideal candidate for this position is a collaborative content curator who excels in evaluating digital media across various formats. Communicating effectively is a critical aspect, requiring articulate, considerate, and insightful discussions and recommendations.

In addition, the Specialist will leverage strong editorial skills to edit videos into core concept clips, align content with Discovery Education’s taxonomy, and actively participate in content personalization and promotion efforts.

Joining the Digital Publishing team at Discovery Education provides an exciting platform for individuals passionate about digital media, content strategy, and education. The Specialist will be an integral part of a dynamic team, contributing to the ongoing evolution of Discovery Education’s K-12 subscription services.

In This Role You Will:

• Own and be responsible for the growth of strategic pillars within Discovery Education Experience.
• Evaluate, create, update, curate, and maintain digital content (videos, images, infographics, audiobooks, songs, podcasts, interactives, and more) for use by K-12 teachers and students.
• Edit videos into core concept clips that address educational standards.
• Map videos, video clips, and other content to Discovery Education’s taxonomy.
• Tell the story of DE content by writing high-quality descriptions and assigning appropriate metadata.
• Upload content to digital services using Discovery Education’s content management system.
• Curate content into high-quality thematic collections.
• Collaborate with team to select content for internal and external promotions and personalized Learning Engine.
• Support other Digital Publishing projects as needed.

Core Competencies for Success:

• Strong editorial skills: writing, grammar, spelling, and proofreading.
• Knowledge of content management systems.
• Knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style guidelines.
• Ability to communicate with multiple remote team members.
• Strong proficiency in use of multiple types of software and applications, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Knowledge of non-linear video editing software (examples: Premiere Pro, Sony Vegas) is preferred, not required.
• Excellent written, oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to do what needs to be done without being micromanaged.
• Demonstrate a problem-solving/solution-oriented approach.
• Ability to manage/prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to understand, accept, and engage with people of diverse backgrounds.

Credentials and Experience:

• 2+ years of related experience. Individuals with previous K12 education experience (teaching, edtech, publishing) strongly preferred.
• Bachelors and master's degrees preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Legal right to work in the United States.

This role is designed to be hybrid in Charlotte, NC.

#DiscoveryEducation #Charlotte

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At Discovery Education, we are fulfilling our mission of preparing learners for tomorrow by creating innovative classrooms connected to today's world.

Serving more than 4.5 million educators and 45 million students, available in approximately half of U.S. classrooms and primary schools in the UK, and more than 140 countries around the globe; we are on a journey to transform teaching and learning though innovative partnerships with school districts, states, ministries of education, and other like-minded organizations.

We have built an award-winning and highly reputable organization because of talented and driven people who work together to accelerate student achievement by tapping into students' natural curiosity and desire to learn by capturing their minds and imagination through the fascination of Discovery.

Why Join Discovery Education?

Discovery Education believes empowering each team member is vital to cultivating high performing, highly engaged teams. Being a part of our team means we partner together to achieve mutual goals. To this end, Discovery Education offers a robust and comprehensive insurance package. You can find a complete listing on our Career Page.

Along with traditional insurance offerings, our inclusive offerings center around:

• Career Development Ownership - Be the driver of your success!
• Continuing Education AND Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Mentorship program and collaboration with veteran leaders
• Constant opportunities for cross-functional training and skill building
• Uncapped career growth

Team Member Wellness – When you feel great, you do great work!

• Leave for life’s moments including 7 recognized holidays
• Take PTO without the vacation guilt
• Up to 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Annual Winter Holiday Break (typically the last week of December)

This opportunity is perfect for people interested in joining a high-performing, collaborative team, who enjoy a dynamic industry, and are excited about high-impact, project-based work.

Inspired? We would love the opportunity to review your candidacy! Select the blue “Apply Now” button at the bottom left of the screen to begin your application.

Discovery Education is an equal opportunity employer. Discovery Education is committed to being an employer of choice, not just a good place to work, but a great and inclusive place to work. To that end, we strive to recruit and maintain a workforce that meaningfully represents the diverse and culturally rich communities that we serve. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disabled status or, genetic information.

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