eLearning Platform Content Strategist

US Tech Solutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staff augmentation firm in New York seeks a Content Strategist to develop engaging online courses. This role involves market research, content strategy formulation, and collaboration with experts to create innovative learning experiences. Candidates should have 7-10 years in content strategy, particularly in educational or entertainment sectors, and a strong portfolio. The position is well-suited for creative individuals willing to experiment with diverse content formats.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in content strategy, ideally in educational or entertainment industries.
• Proven experience and portfolio in creating compelling narratives.
• Experience working with subject matter experts and distilling technical content.
• Creative mindset and willingness to experiment with new formats.
• Strong familiarity with online learning platforms and emerging technologies.
• Background in entertainment/documentary filmmaking, journalism, or educational programming.
• Experience working with diverse audiences and tailoring content.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to ensure content stays user-centered and relevant.
• Lead development of course concepts through collaboration with experts.
• Deliver detailed content strategy for engaging course experiences.
• Partner with writers and designers to create accessible course content.

Skills

Content Strategy

Creative Vision and Concept Development

Market Research

Collaboration

Education

Portfolio showcasing innovative and engaging content strategies

Job description

Job Description:

• The Content Strategist is a user-focused visionary who will shape our online courses, so they are effective and fun for learners.

• You will be responsible for developing a concrete vision for each piece of content that is innovative, engaging and differentiated that blends education with entertainment, ensuring our courses are not only informative but also captivating and memorable.

• You will work closely with subject matter experts, writers, and video producers to bring your vision to life, creating a learning experience that resonates with our diverse audience.

Responsibilities:

• Market Research: Ingest user feedback, industry trends and competitor offerings to ensure our content remains user-centered, fresh, relevant, and ahead of the curve. Analyze, synthesize and share the best innovation and inspiration within the entertainment and education industries.

• Creative Vision and Concept Development: Lead the development of each course concept prior to syllabus creation, fueled by brainstorms with subject matter experts, insights about our target audience, and your creative interpretation on how to bring the content to life. Bring clear recommendations for the learning experience, drawing inspiration from the best of online education, documentary-style storytelling and entertainment formats.

• Content Strategy: Deliver a detailed strategy for each course that includes (1) a content thesis/perspective, (2) recommendations on learner-friendly course structure, (3) a strategy on format(s) to deliver course materials (e.g. demos, activities). Your strategy should ensure a cohesive, clear, fun and interactive learning experience.

• Collaboration: Partner with subject matter experts, writers and instructional designers to distil complex information into accessible and engaging content for each course.

Experience:

• 7-10 Years of experience.

• Proven experience and portfolio in content strategy, ideally in the educational or entertainment industries, with strong storytelling skills and the ability to translate complex information into compelling narratives.

• Experience working with subject matter experts and distilling technical content into accessible formats.

• A creative mindset and a willingness to experiment with new formats and approaches.

• Strong familiarity with online learning platforms, emerging technologies (especially AI) and workforce trends.

• Background in entertainment/documentary filmmaking, journalism, educational programming, or online content creation.

• Experience working with diverse audiences and tailoring content to different learning styles and formats.

Skills:

• C ontent Strategy, ideally in the educational or entertainment industries

• Creative Vision and Concept Development

• Market Research

• Collaboration

Education:

• No preferred education but a portfolio showcasing innovative and engaging content strategies.

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com (http://www.ustechsolutionsinc.com) .

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.