Content Writer

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Purpose of Role To design develop and update engaging and pedagogically sound course materials for the digital-first learning environment. The Content Writer will create a variety of assetsincluding module guides study manuals video content scripts and assessmentsthat are directly ingested onto the Learning Management System (LMS) to ensure a high-quality seamless learning experience for students.

Key Responsibilities

Content Development & Instructional Design

Develop New Learning Materials: Design and author clear concise and learner-centric content including comprehensive study materials and assessments in alignment with specified learning outcomes.
Adherence to Standards: Ensure all developed materials conform to institutional development guidelines programmatic specifications and the brand identity.
Content Revision and Updates: Proactively review and update existing learning materials and assessments to maintain relevance accuracy and continuous improvement of the curriculum.

Quality Assurance & Collaboration

Peer and Moderator Review: Collaborate with moderators and other subject matter experts for rigorous quality assurance reviews ensuring the academic integrity and pedagogical effectiveness of all content.
Copy Editing and Finalization: Manage the submission of developed materials for professional copy editing through approved institutional processes to guarantee clarity consistency and correctness.
Community of Practice (COP) Engagement: Actively participate in the relevant Community of Practice to align content with faculty-wide standards share best practices and contribute to collaborative curriculum enhancement.

LMS Administration & Content Management

Content Ingestion: Accurately upload format and release finalized course content and assessments to the LMS platform in the required technical formats.
Module Management: Manage and maintain the structure of module and assessment pages within the LMS ensuring intuitive navigation and accessibility for students and faculty.
Resolve Content-Related Queries: Serve as a primary point of contact for resolving content-related technical queries and issues from both students and faculty within the LMS.

Project & Time Management

Schedule Development: Independently develop and manage personal production schedules ensuring they align with the broader timelines set by the Design and Future Learning (DFL) department Community of Practice (COP) and Faculty.
Workflow Monitoring: Proactively monitor personal work progress and the flow of materials between various stakeholders (e.g. moderators editors faculty) to ensure timely delivery and escalate any potential delays.
Progress Reporting: Maintain and regularly update internal project management tools to provide clear and consistent feedback on project status and deliverables to the wider team.

Key Responsibilities

Content Development & Instructional Design

Develop New Learning Materials: Design and author clear concise and learner-centric content including comprehensive study materials and assessments in alignment with specified learning outcomes.
Adherence to Standards: Ensure all developed materials conform to institutional development guidelines programmatic specifications and the brand identity.
Content Revision and Updates: Proactively review and update existing learning materials and assessments to maintain relevance accuracy and continuous improvement of the curriculum.

Quality Assurance & Collaboration

Peer and Moderator Review: Collaborate with moderators and other subject matter experts for rigorous quality assurance reviews ensuring the academic integrity and pedagogical effectiveness of all content.
Copy Editing and Finalization: Manage the submission of developed materials for professional copy editing through approved institutional processes to guarantee clarity consistency and correctness.
Community of Practice (COP) Engagement: Actively participate in the relevant Community of Practice to align content with faculty-wide standards share best practices and contribute to collaborative curriculum enhancement.

LMS Administration & Content Management

Content Ingestion: Accurately upload format and release finalized course content and assessments to the LMS platform in the required technical formats.
Module Management: Manage and maintain the structure of module and assessment pages within the LMS ensuring intuitive navigation and accessibility for students and faculty.
Resolve Content-Related Queries: Serve as a primary point of contact for resolving content-related technical queries and issues from both students and faculty within the LMS.

Project & Time Management

Schedule Development: Independently develop and manage personal production schedules ensuring they align with the broader timelines set by the Design and Future Learning (DFL) department Community of Practice (COP) and Faculty.
Workflow Monitoring: Proactively monitor personal work progress and the flow of materials between various stakeholders (e.g. moderators editors faculty) to ensure timely delivery and escalate any potential delays.
Progress Reporting: Maintain and regularly update internal project management tools to provide clear and consistent feedback on project status and deliverables to the wider team.