Senior Educational Content Creator

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Remote work stipend

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Educational Content Creator to join a fully remote team. You will develop engaging, curriculum-aligned digital learning materials for secondary students, scripting and producing video lessons, presentations, and interactive quizzes.

Your role combines instructional design with creative multimedia production to enhance accessibility and effectiveness. You will collaborate with subject matter experts, stay abreast of edtech trends, and ensure content quality,

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Education, Multimedia Design, Communications, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in educational content creation or instructional design in online learning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and produce curriculum-aligned educational content for online delivery (video, text, interactive elements).
• Script educational video lessons ensuring clarity and pedagogy.
• Design presentations, infographics and multimedia learning assets.
• Create interactive quizzes, assessments and practice exercises to reinforce learning.
• Collaborate with SMEs and instructional designers for quality and accuracy.
• Edit video and audio to produce polished learning materials.
• Manage content creation projects from inception to publication, meeting deadlines.

Skills

Instructional design

Learning theories

Editing video

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Multimedia Design, Communications, or related

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a premier online education platform seeking a highly creative and experienced Senior Educational Content Creator to join their fully remote team. This role is responsible for developing engaging, high-quality digital learning materials across various subjects for secondary school students. You will conceptualize, script, design, and produce multimedia content, including video lessons, interactive quizzes, presentations, and written materials, ensuring pedagogical soundness and adherence to curriculum standards. The Senior Educational Content Creator will play a vital role in enhancing the learning experience for students nationwide. We are looking for a candidate with a strong understanding of instructional design principles, excellent creative skills, and a passion for making education accessible and effective through digital media. This is a remote-first opportunity, offering unparalleled flexibility and the chance to impact education on a large scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and produce engaging, curriculum-aligned educational content for online delivery (video, text, interactive elements).


• Conceptualize and script educational video lessons, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and pedagogical effectiveness.


• Design and create visually appealing presentations, infographics, and other multimedia learning assets.


• Develop interactive quizzes, assessments, and practice exercises to reinforce learning.


• Collaborate with subject matter experts and instructional designers to ensure content quality and accuracy.


• Edit video and audio content to produce polished, professional learning materials.


• Manage content creation projects from inception to completion, adhering to deadlines and quality standards.


• Stay updated on educational technology trends and best practices in digital content creation.


• Conduct research to ensure content is accurate, current, and relevant.


• Contribute to the overall content strategy and development roadmap.


• Test and review content for usability, accuracy, and engagement before publication.


• Maintain a high standard of creative and educational excellence in all deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Multimedia Design, Communications, or a related field.


• Minimum of 5 years of experience in educational content creation, instructional design, or a similar role, preferably in an online learning environment.


• Proven ability to script, produce, and edit engaging educational video content.


• Proficiency with video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro) and graphic design tools (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator).


• Strong understanding of instructional design principles and learning theories.


• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.


• Experience developing interactive learning modules and assessments.


• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a remote setting.


• A strong portfolio showcasing previous educational content creation work.


• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) is an advantage.


• Creative mindset with a keen eye for detail and visual aesthetics.

Benefits

This position offers a competitive salary and the significant advantage of being a fully remote role, providing excellent work-life balance and location independence.

Employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement contributions.

Opportunities for professional development, including online courses and workshops, are provided to keep skills sharp.

You will be part of an innovative and growing company dedicated to transforming education, with a collaborative and supportive virtual team culture.

This role allows you to leverage your creativity and expertise to impact thousands of students from anywhere, including from **East London, Eastern Cape**, if you were based there, but the role itself is remote.

Additional benefits include generous paid time off and the opportunity to shape the future of digital learning.