Content Accessibility Specialist

McGraw-Hill; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a dedicated Content Accessibility Specialist to enhance digital learning experiences. This remote role involves collaborating with diverse teams to ensure compliance with accessibility standards and best practices. Your expertise will empower educators and learners by creating inclusive content that meets the needs of all users. Join a passionate team committed to making a global impact through accessible education. If you are driven by the desire to improve digital experiences for everyone, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in building or remediating accessible digital content.
• Proficient in accessibility standards and assistive technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute content accessibility strategy with the team.
• Collaborate with various teams to create accessible content.

Skills

Accessibility standards (WCAG, Section 508)

Assistive technologies (JAWS, NVDA)

ePub accessibility techniques

Accessible HTML, CSS, ARIA

Instructional design

Universal design for learning

Training and documentation skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Confluence

JIRA

Smartsheet

Job description

Overview

Impact the Moment

When was the last time you experienced the impact of your work? Our Content Accessibility Specialist team thrives on building meaningful relationships with educators and learners. With that comes the unique opportunity to touch lives across the world and experience first-hand the difference your hard work makes.

How can you make an impact?

The McGraw Hill Higher Education Content Accessibility Team is seeking an experienced, thoughtful, and innovative Content Accessibility Specialist. Join our team in building and remediating content to meet the latest accessibility standards, inclusive design principles, and accessibility best practices. In this role you will work closely with product and platform teams, authors, subject matter experts, vendors, designers, and developers to create digital learning experiences that are accessible, inclusive, seamless, intuitive, and a joy to learn with.

Note: This is neither a coding nor a QA role; it focuses on guiding how content is authored in our systems.

This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States. This position may require minimal domestic travel, including occasional team meetings at our midtown Manhattan, New York office.

What you will be doing:

• Work closely with the Content Accessibility Team, in particular the Digital Content Accessibility Manager, to develop and execute content accessibility strategy.
• Demonstrate or develop proficiency in accessibility standards, guidelines, and best practices as they apply to education and digital learning materials (ePub, HTML/CSS/ARIA, accessible documents, custom-coded interactives, etc.). Stay up-to-date on latest best practices in accessibility and disability communities and amend internal guidelines as applicable.
• Collaborate with product and platform teams, authors, subject matter experts, vendors, designers, and developers to provide guidance on creating accessible content and products. Train and educate internal teams on accessibility best practices and tools.
• Design and document quality assurance testing plans and processes for new product components.
• Partner with Digital Platform Group and Product Owners on tool and platform remediation plans. Update authoring guidelines for remediated platforms and tools to ensure clarity and accessible content creation and/or conversion.
• Model and advocate for accessibility and inclusive design across the organization in every single aspect of work.

We're looking for someone with:

• Experience building or remediating accessible digital content and familiarity with accessibility standards such as WCAG and Section 508. (Three plus years preferred.)
• Demonstrable skill at critically analyzing situations from multiple, sometimes competing, viewpoints and providing practical solutions.
• Willingness to take both initiative and direction.
• Advanced skills in training and in writing how-to documentation.
• Solid command of at least two of the following:

• Accessibility standards such as WCAG and Section 508.
• Using assistive technologies such as screen readers (e.g. JAWS, NVDA), speech-to-text, and alternate input devices.
• ePub accessibility techniques.
• Accessible HTML, CSS, and ARIA.
• Accessible document formats, such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and PDFs.
• Instructional design.
• Universal design for learning.

• Experience working in Microsoft Office applications, Confluence, JIRA, and Smartsheet; experience conducting user testing with individuals with disabilities and CPACC certification are preferred.

Why work for us?

At McGraw Hill, you will be empowered to make a real impact on a global scale. Every day your individual efforts contribute to the lives of millions.

The pay range for this position is between $70,000 - $80,000 annually, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Additionally, a full range of medical and/or other benefits may be provided, depending on the position offered. Click here to learn more about our benefit offerings.

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