Academic Content Editor

Red & Yellow Creative School of Business; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Cape Town seeks an Academic Content Editor to ensure quality assurance of course content. Responsibilities include reviewing and editing learning material in creative fields. Ideal candidates should have a degree in English or linguistics, at least two years of relevant experience, and exceptional communication skills. Join us to enhance impactful learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in online learning and adult education principles.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as an instructional or learning designer.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as an English language editor or in a similar role.
• Excellent English, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, improve and correctly reference content crafted by human experts.
• Edit course content for grammaticality, style, and logical flow.
• Work closely with curriculum designers and other experts.
• Manage own workload and meet deadlines.

Skills

Language editing

Instructional design

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate degree in English, linguistics, or education

Tools

MS Word

Google Docs

Google Sheets

MS Powerpoint

Google Slides

Moodle

Articulate Rise

Job description

Job Summary

As an Academic Content Editor you must have a passion, experience in skill for language, impactful and constructively aligned learning material, and engaging learning experiences. You will have the opportunity to showcase your eagle eye for grammatical errors, factual inaccuracies, logical gaps and stylistic issues.

As the Academic Content Editor you will be accountable for quality assurance of all content for our short courses and occupational qualifications in the fields of design, creative communications, marketing, business and creative technology. You will review content for accuracy, logical flow, constructive alignment, and educational impact and edit course content to ensure that we deliver concise and engaging learning experiences, wielding your expertise in learning experience design and language editing. The role reports to the Academic Manager of Programme Development and is based in Cape Town.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• With the guidance of the Academic Manager of Programme Development, and the Team Lead for Learning Experience Design, review, improve and correctly reference content crafted by human experts (with a sprinkling of AI magic).
• When reviewing content, ensure factual accuracy, identify and address areas for improvement - in relation to the learning experience, constructive alignment of learning outcomes, content, and assessments - and refine content to resonate with our learners.
• Edit course content - including written sections, interactive elements, video and podcast scripts, and assessments - for grammaticality, style, and logical flow, eliminating grammatical and stylistic gremlins.
• Work closely with curriculum designers, learning experience designers, learning technologists, and subject matter experts, advocating for open communication and shared goals.
• Ensure that subject matter experts have been consulted and feedback has been incorporated in the course design
• Contribute to the update / improvement process of existing short course and occupational qualification content in line with curriculum specifications.
• Occasionally craft engaging content and imagineer exceptional learning experiences based on the principles that underpin best instructional design practice.
• Manage own workload, prioritise tasks effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Serve on a R&Y academic committee
• Contribute the Academic Research

Qualifications and Experience

• An undergraduate degree (NQF 7) in English, linguistics, or education
• Demonstrated experience in online learning and adult education and the principles involved
• Demonstrated experience in language editing (English)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as an instructional or learning designer
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as an English language editor (or in a similar role)
• Excellent English, written and verbal communication skills - with a specific focus on both academic writing skills and using plain English masterfully.
• Proficiency in MS Word/Google Docs, Google Sheets / Excel, MS Powerpoint / Google Slides
• Participate in the general quality assurance functions of the R&Y academic team, such as serving on an academic committee
• Work with the course delivery team to ensure a seamless and high-quality student experience

Advantageous

• An Honours degree or Postgraduate Diploma (NQF 8), ideally with a focus on English, linguistics, instructional design, or education
• Teaching / lecturing / facilitation skills
• Moodle, Articulate Rise

Behavioural Competencies

• Curiosity for learning and experiencing new things
• A problem-solver: approachable yet assertive
• A highly effective communicator
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Ability to work under pressure and change priorities/direction quickly and successfully
• Deadline driven
• This person leads by example should bring a positive energy
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Impeccable Academic writing and editing skills essential.

We seek to employ creative people who:

• embody a growth mindset
• are passionate about learning
• are adaptable and resilient
• are Respectful, Curious and Accountable

If you feel that this role excites you, please apply. Due to the volume of applications, if you have not heard from us in 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful, we do encourage you to keep an eye out for any other suitable opportunities.

Red and Yellow is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference in terms of the employment equity act.