Content Production Specialist

ixllearning; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

IXL Learning, a leader in personalized learning, is seeking a Production Specialist in Raleigh, NC to convert K-12 content into interactive online lessons. You’ll work independently and with multiple teams to bring content and features to life in a fast-paced office setting.

Responsibilities include formatting content with XML and in-house tools, editing for quality, and supporting PDF creation, image formatting, and audio testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in mathematics, English, education or related field.
• Ability to quickly master new guidelines, software, and code; familiarity with HTML/CSS and programming preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail; proofreading/editing experience preferred.
• Creative eye for formatting and design; graphic design experience a plus.
• Advanced Excel knowledge (VLOOKUP, CONCATENATE, LEFT/RIGHT/MID) is a plus.
• Prior programming coursework is a plus.
• Passion for improving education through technology.

Responsibilities

• Learn XML basics and our in-house production and scripting tools.
• Format content written by curriculum design for interactive lessons.
• Rapidly implement edits to ensure high quality.
• Participate in PDF creation, image formatting, audio testing, etc.
• Spot and resolve project inconsistencies and questions.
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with quality output.
• Create guidelines, processes, and documentation to support a growing team.

Skills

HTML/CSS familiarity

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Formatting/design

Excel proficiency

Programming coursework

Education

Bachelor's degree in mathematics/English/education or related field

Tools

XML

In-house production tools

PDF creation

Job description

IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Production Specialist to join our growing Content Production team. In this role, you will focus on converting our written K-12 content into an interactive, online format. By working independently and in collaboration with multiple teams, you will play an integral role in bringing IXL's content and features to life. This role has some technical aspects, so it's important that you are comfortable with web-based technologies.

This is a full-time position that requires you to be in our Raleigh, NC, area office.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Learn the basics of XML and our in-house production and scripting tools
• Take content written by our curriculum design team and format it for use in interactive lessons.
• Rapidly implement edits to ensure our content is of the highest quality
• Participate in additional projects as needed, such as PDF creation, image formatting, audio testing, etc.
• Use your sharp eye for detail and problem-solving savvy to spot and resolve project inconsistencies and questions
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, while consistently producing high-quality work
• Understand our project requirements and use them to create guidelines, processes, and documentation to support a growing team

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in mathematics, English, education or a related field
• Ability to quickly master new guidelines, software, and code; familiarity with HTML, CSS, and/or computer programming preferred
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail is required; prior proofreading/editing experience is preferred
• Creative eye for formatting and design; experience with graphic design is a plus
• Advanced knowledge of excel (e.g. vlookup, concatenate, left/right/mid) is a plus
• Prior coursework in computer programming is a plus
• Passion for improving education through technology

ABOUT IXL LEARNING

IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example:

• 1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com
• Rosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages
• Wyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects
• Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources

Our mission is to create innovative products that will make a real, positive difference for learners and educators and we're looking for passionate, mission-minded people to join us in achieving this goal. We have a unique culture at IXL that fosters collaboration and the open exchange of ideas. We value our team and treat one another with kindness and respect. We approach our work with passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions and we are eager to have you join our team.

At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants and employees based on any legally protected category.