Media Coordinator (EdTech, Digital Learning Landscape)

Rs Consult; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic media production firm is seeking a Media Coordinator to enhance learner experiences through high-quality multimedia content. The role requires strong project management and creative production skills, with a focus on leveraging AI tools. Candidates should be adept at collaboration and possess a keen eye for detail. This position offers the opportunity to work within a fast-paced start-up environment in Durban, South Africa.

Qualifications

• Able to meet deadlines while collaborating and working independently.
• Comfortable in a dynamic start-up environment.
• Experience managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong visual communication skills.
• Willingness to embrace new tools and innovations.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality multimedia content for learners.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables effectively.
• Review and edit media assets to ensure quality.
• Maintain an organized media asset library.
• Drive improvements in media production processes.

Skills

Creative Storytelling

Project Management

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Video Production Editing

Graphic Design

Audio Production

Basic E-Learning Tools

AI Tools

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Jira

Confluence

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

FourthRev is looking for a Media Coordinator who will play a key role in shaping how learners experience our products by ensuring the creation and delivery of high-quality multimedia content. This role requires a balance of creative production skills, strong organisational and project management capability, and a forward-looking interest in applying AI and emerging technologies to improve efficiency and impact.

Content Development & Production Management

• Collaborate with Learning Experience Designers (LXDs), marketing, and other internal teams to create engaging multimedia content that enriches the learning experience.
• Review, edit, and evaluate the accuracy, consistency, and quality of media assets, ensuring adherence to company brand and media production standards.
• Manage the end-to-end production process for video, audio, and digital content, ensuring clarity, accessibility, and brand alignment.
• Build and maintain relationships with external suppliers and freelancers, managing costs, quality, and delivery standards.
• Ensure media production complies with best practices in accessibility, inclusivity, and educational effectiveness.

Project Management & Reporting

• Define project timelines, deliverables, and resources in a multiproject environment, tracking progress to ensure work is delivered on time and within budget.
• Provide regular reports on media production status, highlighting areas of improvement and strategies for enhancing content offerings.
• Track and monitor production budgets within agreed allocations.
• Participate in content planning meetings, offering insight into production challenges, resource needs, and potential solutions.
• Maintain accurate documentation and an organised media asset library to ensure accessibility and reusability.
• Coordinate and oversee media development and filming activities, including those at partner locations in the UK.

Continuous Improvement & Ad Hoc

• Support ad hoc media-related requests from colleagues, ensuring fast turnaround and alignment with brand and production standards.
• Drive initiatives to improve media production quality, including developing and updating internal policies, standards, and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and adopt new tools, particularly AI-driven solutions, to enhance both efficiency and creativity.
• Contribute to building a scalable, future-ready media production framework that supports organisational growth.

Requirements

• Passionate about all forms of media production, able to meet deadlines, and enjoy collaboration while working independently.
• Excited to work in a dynamic, global, and rapidly changing start-up environment.
• Willingness to ‘get stuck in’ and support colleagues as required.
• Project & Time Management – balancing multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Creative Storytelling & Visual Communication – translating complex ideas into engaging multimedia content.
• Collaboration & Communication – working seamlessly with learning designers and cross-functional teams.
• Attention to Detail – ensuring consistency, quality, and accessibility across all our content.
• Adaptability & Innovation – embracing emerging tools, especially AI, to improve efficiency and creativity.
• Organisational Skills – maintaining structured processes and a well-documented media library.
• Video Production Editing – taking provided filming and sound recordings, and editing them post-production.
• Graphic Design & Motion Graphics – Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), plus Excel and PowerPoint.
• Audio Production – podcast creation, editing, and voiceover management.
• Basic Interactive / E-Learning Tools – e.g. HTML5, H5P.
• AI Tools for Media Production.
• Experience with Jira and Confluence favourable, but not essential.