Digital Media Editor (DME) at DOS, National Foreign Affairs Training Center "NFATC" (former FSI)

Icls International Center for Language Studies Inc; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A woman-owned language training institution based in Virginia is seeking a Digital Media Editor. The role involves creating digital training materials and collaborating on instructional design for various language programs. Required qualifications include a degree in Graphic Design or related fields and experience with Learning Management Systems and Adobe Creative Cloud. The position offers a full-time opportunity in a dynamic educational environment.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in Educational Technology or Digital Media Design.
• Experience creating digital training materials like course content and interactive media.
• Familiarity with online meeting software.

Responsibilities

• Create and format digital content for the language curriculum.
• Collaborate on language content in Learning Management Systems.
• Provide training to staff on educational technology.

Skills

Graphic Design

Educational Technology

Digital Media Design

Adobe Premier

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Online Meeting Software

Education

BA/BS, MA/MS, or Ph.D. in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Learning Management System

Adobe Creative Cloud

Zoom

Skype

MS Teams

Webex

Job description

Description

The International Center for Language Studies (ICLS) is a woman-owned, independent language school based in Washington, DC, which is now celebrating more than 58 years of delivering high-quality training in ESL and over 85 different foreign languages. The ICLS mission is to offer student-centered language programs that develop authentic target language use, focus on individual goals, and enable students to be successful in a global environment. ICLS is contracted by Department of State’s National Foreign Affairs Training Center “NFATC” (former FSI) to provide and manage contractor staff of high-quality Language and Culture Instructors, Testers, Raters, Distance Learning Mentors, Curriculum Specialists, and Digital Media Editors to support the School of Language Studies (SLS). If you are interested in joining ICLS project team at FSI, please upload your most updated resume.

Duties

• Collaborate with the COR, ACOR, or GTM to perform assigned task or execute single handedly the creation of digital content based around the current language curriculum including but not limited to the readability, structure, organization, style, and formatting of all digital content.
• Collaborate with the COR, ACOR, or GTM in the creation and formatting of language content in authorized FSI Learning Management Systems to improve the online usage of various language learning tools.
• Collaborate with the COR, ACOR, or GTM in all stages of the SLS Curriculum Design Process in helping create and format the online environment for the language curriculum.
• Collaborate with the COR, ACOR, or GTM in providing training to all staff on using educational technology and other tools in creating and maintaining language curriculum.
• Adhere to all copyright guidelines and restrictions; follow FSI and SLS procedures regarding copyright, and track compliance for assigned development project(s).
• Collaborate with the COR, ACOR, or GTM and content creators to establish processes and deadlines for the editing workflow.
• Provide regular status updates on progress to the COR, ACOR, or GTM and briefings on request for the content creators and others regarding progress, standards, or issues for discussion.

Position Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS, MA/MS, or Ph.D., or foreign equivalent degree in Graphic Design, Educational Technology, Instructional Design, etc.
• One (1) year of experience or education in the field of Educational Technology or Digital Media Design.
• One (1) year of experience using a Learning Management System as either an instructor or administrator.
• Experience creating digital training materials: course content, teaching manuals, student guides, ebooks, and interactive media (video, audio, animation, digital text).
• Experience using Office and Graphic Design Applications (Adobe Premier, Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and other Adobe Creative Cloud apps).
• Knowledge of basic computer skills: e.g., email, Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with online meeting software (Zoom, Skype, MS Teams, Webex), etcetera.
• All labor categories require U.S. work authorization. U.S. Citizens and Permanent/Legal Residents are welcomed to apply.

Employment Type

Full-Time

Keywords

Digital Media Editor, Digital Training Materials, Course Content, Graphic Design, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Adobe Premier, Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Creative Cloud apps, Microsoft Office, online meeting software (Zoom, Skype, MS Teams, Webex), Ebooks, video, audio, animation, digital text.

Hiring Manager(s)

Judy Evans

Location

National Foreign Affairs Training Center, “NFATC” Campus- Arlington, Virginia

About the Organization

International Center for Language Studies

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.