PGLS is looking for a Digital Media Editor for a contract for the School of Language Studies at the Foreign Service Institute from 4/15/2024 to 8/15/2024. The main duties for the position are:
Collaborate with the COR, ACOR, or GTM to execute the creation of digital content based around the current language curriculum, including but not limited to the readability, structure, organization, style, and formatting of all digital content. Collaborate with the COR, ACOR, or GTM in the creation and formatting of language content in authorized FSI Learning Management Systems to improve the online usage of various language learning tools. Collaborate with the COR, ACOR, or GTM in all stages of the SLS Curriculum Design Process in helping create and format the online environment for the language curriculum. Collaborate with the COR, ACOR, or GTM in providing training to all staff on using educational technology and other tools in creating and maintaining language curriculum.
F ollow FSI and SLS procedures regarding copyright, and track compliance for assigned development project(s). Collaborate with the COR, ACOR, or GTM and content creators to establish processes and deadlines for the editing workflow. Provide regular status updates on progress to the COR, ACOR, or GTM and briefings on request for the content creators and others regarding progress, standards, or issues for discussion.
Requirements BA/BS, MA/MS, or Ph.D., or foreign equivalent degree in Graphic Design, Educational Technology, Instructional Design, etc. One (1) year of experience or education in Educational Technology or Digital Media Design. One (1) year of experience using a Learning Management System as either an instructor or administrator. Experience creating digital training materials: course content, teaching manuals, student guides, e-books, and interactive media (video, audio, animation, digital text). Experience using Office and Graphic Design Applications (Adobe Premier, Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and other Adobe Creative Cloud apps). Knowledge of basic computer skills: e.g., email, Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with online meeting software (Zoom, Skype, MS Teams), etcetera.
Preferred:
Experience in desktop publishing graphic design valued.
One (1) year of experience training instructors in using digital training techniques.
Project management experience valued.
Experience in Google for Education.
Knowledge of Instruction Design Theory and Methods.
Expertise with MS Office and Graphic Design (Adobe Premier, Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and other Adobe Creative Cloud apps.)
Benefits PGLS offers a competitive and comprehensive full-time employee compensation and benefits package: Health, FSA, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Short Term Disability Insurance, Pet Insurance, Tuition/Professional Development Reimbursement, 401k, DashPass, PTO, All Federal Holidays Paid, Metro/Parking Reimbursement
PGLS is committed to equal opportunity in employment and is dedicated to hire an inclusive workforce. It is the policy of PGLS to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, nationality, or ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), religion, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
As part of the company's equal employment opportunity policy, PGLS will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.
