Digital Content Specialist

Motion Recruitment; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global health education company is seeking a Digital Content Specialist to support innovative digital learning content development. This role is a fully remote position, requiring applicants to work EST hours. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2+ years of experience in digital content development. Strong project coordination and communication skills are essential, alongside familiarity with HTML5, XML, and digital content workflows.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in digital content development, publishing, or eLearning production.
• Experience in health or academic education is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Support the Digital Content Manager in developing digital learning content.
• Manage digital content projects from inception through production release.
• Serve as the main contact for internal and external development partners.

Skills

Digital content development

Project coordination

Excellent communication skills

Familiarity with authoring tools

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Education, or related field

Tools

HTML5

XML

EPUB

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Our client, a global leader in health and science education, is looking to hire a Digital Content Specialist to join their team. This is a 1-year contract, fully remote position (candidates who can work EST hours are strongly preferred).

Contract: 1‑Year (possibility of extension)

Location: Remote – EST hours preferred

As the Digital Content Specialist, you will:

• Support the Digital Content Manager in the development and deployment of innovative digital learning content across our Nursing and Health Education (NHE) products, including Sherpath courseware and Adaptive Quizzing (EAQ).
• Manage digital content projects from inception through production release, ensuring all deliverables meet timelines, quality standards, and workflow requirements.
• Serve as the main day‑to‑day contact for internal and external development partners, including Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Instructional Designers (IDs), and global content vendors.
• Coordinate and track progress across multiple content streams, proactively identifying and resolving issues to maintain delivery schedules.
• Consolidate SME and peer review feedback, track changes, and ensure quality assurance throughout all content stages.
• Partner with the Digital Content Manager to identify opportunities for improving authoring, instructional design, and workflow processes.
• Assist with permissions, art research, classification mapping, and other related tasks supporting product build and release.
• Communicate effectively across cross‑functional teams, maintaining clear documentation and progress reports.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Education, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in digital content development, publishing, or eLearning production (experience in health or academic education is a plus).
• Strong project coordination and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable liaising with SMEs and global teams.
• Familiarity with digital content workflows, authoring tools, and learning platforms (LMS).
• Working knowledge of HTML5, XML, EPUB, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Self‑starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to adapt in fast‑paced environments.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Marketing

Industries

• Health and Human Services, E‑Learning Providers, and Writing and Editing