eLearning Media Designer (Remote)

We believe in the power and joy of learning

At Cengage Group, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose – driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

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Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do, and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We achieve these priorities through inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity/.

We are seeking a talented and creative eLearning Media Designer to join our team. This role is pivotal in developing compelling, engaging, and educational content for our online education courses. The ideal candidate will be skilled in crafting engaging scripts and storyboards for eLearning courses, and proficient in creating high-quality video content to complement the learning experience.

What you'll do here:

Scriptwriting:

• Based on content from Subject Matter Experts, develop concise, engaging, and pedagogically sound scripts for eLearning videos, including instructional content and interactive media.

• Create detailed storyboards that contain all critical components; audio, visual, and motion graphic components

• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure the accuracy and clarity of educational content.

• Creative storyteller with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, creative, and visually engaging stories tailored for diverse audiences.

Video Production:

• Create high-quality videos through filming/animating, editing, and post-production Design and create visual elements such as animations, graphics, and transitions to enhance video engagement.

• Maintain compliance with internal guidelines and accessibility standards (e.g., captions, transcripts)

• Oversee video vendors, provide feedback, and ensure project delivery aligns with internal expectations.

• Attend and oversee live video shoots when necessary.

• Create shot lists for live video shoots to ensure an efficient production process.

Project Collaboration:

• Work closely with learning designers, multimedia designers, and SMEs to align media content with learning goals.

• Incorporate feedback from team members and SMEs to refine and improve scripts and videos.

• Manage deadlines to ensure timely delivery of scripts and video content for multiple courses in development.

Quality Assurance:

• Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in scripts and storyboards. Maintain high-quality standards throughout pre-production, video creation, and post-production process.

• Review scripts and videos to ensure high-quality standards, engaging storytelling, and technical accuracy.

• Conduct research on emerging eLearning trends and techniques to incorporate innovative ideas into projects.

Skills you will need here:

• Online portfolio that showcases your skills, creativity, and expertise.

• Proven experience in scriptwriting and storyboarding for eLearning, education, or media production.

• Proficiency with video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro) and animation tools (e.g., After Effects) to create polished and dynamic visual content.

• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition).

• Deep understanding of storytelling principles and instructional design frameworks.

• Strong grasp of design principles, including typography, color theory, and layout.

• Basic knowledge of HTML5 and CSS

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Dreamweaver for editing HTML/CSS

• Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) like Moodle, Blackboard or Canvas.

• Knowledge of accessibility (WCAG 2.2) guidelines for video content.

Ed2go, part of Cengage Group, has empowered millions of learners looking to improve their skills, get employed, and build a career. With over 2,000 academic partners, a growing roster of corporate customers, and an expanding direct-to-consumer channel, we are looking to significantly accelerate our business to address the global skills gap. Ed2go provides a catalog of more than 1,000 online courses across a wide variety of topics and industries to Continuing Education Departments within US Colleges and Universities. These non-credit offerings enable academic partners to upskill their community, enabling people to return to employment, make career transitions, and increase their earning power!

Cengage Group does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

Cengage Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917.

About Cengage Group

Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Compensation

At Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees. Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards Philosophy.

The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location.  Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range.