Digital Producer, Online Learning

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Digital ProducerREPORTING TO: Digital Production ManagerDIVISION: Pearson Online Learning Services (POLS) InternationalLOCATION: Kao Park, Harlow/Holborn London/RemoteOur Organisation:Learning is the most powerful force for change in the world. More than 20,000 Pearson employees deliver our products and services in nearly 200 countries, all working towards a common purposeto help everyone achieve their potential through learning. Wedo that by providing high quality, digital content and learning experiences, as well as assessments and qualifications that help people build their skills and grow with the world around them. We are the worlds leading learning company.At Pearson (FTSE 100) we believe in the power of difference; harnessing the unique skills, perspectives, and backgrounds of every employee helps us foster innovation and create the most effective solutions for learners around the world. Thats why werecommitted to ensuring that diversity and inclusion are embedded into everything we do. We foster a work environment thats inclusive and diverseand where our people can be themselvesso we can reflect the customers and learners we serve. You can learnmore about our commitment to a diverse and inclusive culture here:https://careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/We are delighted to be awarded Gold against the Investors in People standard in the UK; we are confirmed by Stonewall in the Top 100 LGBTQ+ UK employers; we were featured on The Forbes List of Top 100 Companies For Remote Jobs 2022 and The Forbes List ofBest D&I Employers; we are a Disability Confident committed employer and committed to the Race Charter; we were also recognised in the Best Employers for Diversity 2019 awards; we are a Working Mums Top Employer and Age Positive employer. Pearson is a trulyglobal family, and listed on the London and New York Stock Exchanges. We are proud to offer an exceptional and supportive environment to develop your professional career!About the team:This is an outstanding opportunity to be part of an innovative division within Pearson: Pearson Online Learning Services (POLS) International. Working in partnership with universities across the country, the POLS team provide marketing, student recruitment,course content development, training and ongoing student support to universities and students alike.About the job:Reporting to the Digital Production Manager, with project direction from the Senior Digital Producers, the Digital Producer will be responsible for the production and delivery of online learning content and assets for our online and blended course developmentprojects and service development opportunities from handover of developed and edited storyboard content through to delivery. Briefing, managing and overseeing vendors to carry out the course build and production of all associated assets (as well as carryingout build and asset production in-house as required), the Digital Producer ensures that the quality and design as envisioned is maintained throughout the production process, ensuring timely delivery according to scope, schedule, quality and budget.The main course build will likely be in a clients VLE/LMS environment (e.g. Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas) or other platform, and associated assets could include (amongst others) interactives (SCORM), audio, video, animation, redrawn images/graphics and photos.The ideal candidate will have a background in content production and/or digital production, with experience of creating online learning experiences. You will need excellent project management skills and the ability to collaborate within cross-functionalteams and external suppliers to deliver learning experiences of outstanding quality.The job description reflects the current priorities of the company. It may need to be configured differently over time if these priorities change.About you:

• Solid experience in a content production and/or digital production role within online environments is essential.
• Strong knowledge of the production processes in relation to online learning or online editorial platforms - an understanding of the end-to-end production workflow and awareness of the Digital Producer role within this.
• Experience of delivering content in a variety of formats and integrating into LMS or CMS environments (e.g. Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas).
• Able to manage and mitigate schedules in a fast-paced environment managing multiple module deliveries with competing priorities.
• Previous experience of managing projects using onshore and offshore suppliers (in particular developers and audio/visual suppliers); negotiating, executing contracts, creating briefs and purchase orders.
• An understanding of testing requirements (functional, technical, accessibility etc) across a variety of browsers and devices.
• Experience and understanding of accessibility guidelines for online content, with experience in checking to ensure that content is accessible to all end users and best practice is applied.
• Knowledge of asset creation processes such as graphics, audio, video and animation.
• Intermediate level experience and above in editing multimedia assets, proficient in using the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience of briefing and managing designers to create assets with knowledge of different file formats and limitations for online use.
• Ability to source and research appropriate image, audio, video files to assist with vendor briefing.
• An understanding of Pearson and third-party interactive authoring tools and their capabilities (Evolve, Articulate, Softchalk, H5P).
• Basic level html and CSS skills are desirable.
• Understanding of the regulatory and legal requirements when using media assets such as copyright, intellectual property (IP) rights, web accessibility etc.
• Able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and suppliers, as well as able to work independently.
• Familiarity with relevant software and course delivery platforms including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Sharepoint, flowchart mapping (e.g. Lucidchart), screen capture software (e.g. Camtasia) and Smartsheets.

Key Accountabilities:Digital Production

Create a Digital Delivery Plan for Projects Assigned: In conjunction with the Digital Production Manager, confirm and agree appropriate vendors for all required assets, validate production schedules, production budget, and agree QA/testing plan. Understanding of User Experience and Learning Design: Ensure own