Discovery Education is hiring : Digital Content Specialist in Charlotte

We are looking for a highly skilled Digital Content Specialist to join our product team. This is a crucial role within the Digital Publishing team, contributing to Discovery Education's content strategy. As a key member, this individual will not only curate and edit diverse digital content, such as video, text, audiobooks, podcasts, interactives, and images but will also be responsible for strategic pillars within the collections.

Reporting to the Digital Content Director, the Specialist will comprehensively understand and address strengths and gaps within their assigned pillars. The ideal candidate for this position is a collaborative content curator who excels in evaluating digital media across various formats. Communicating effectively is a critical aspect, requiring articulate, considerate, and insightful discussions and recommendations.

In addition, the Specialist will leverage strong editorial skills to edit videos into core concept clips, align content with Discovery Education’s taxonomy, and actively participate in content personalization and promotion efforts.

Joining the Digital Publishing team at Discovery Education provides an exciting platform for individuals passionate about digital media, content strategy, and education. The Specialist will be an integral part of a dynamic team, contributing to the ongoing evolution of Discovery Education’s K-12 subscription services.

In This Role You Will :

• Own and be responsible for the growth of strategic pillars within Discovery Education Experience.
• Evaluate, create, update, curate, and maintain digital content (videos, images, infographics, audiobooks, songs, podcasts, interactives, and more) for use by K-12 teachers and students.
• Edit videos into core concept clips that address educational standards.
• Map videos, video clips, and other content to Discovery Education’s taxonomy.
• Tell the story of DE content by writing high-quality descriptions and assigning appropriate metadata.
• Upload content to digital services using Discovery Education’s content management system.
• Curate content into high-quality thematic collections.
• Collaborate with team to select content for internal and external promotions and personalized Learning Engine.
• Support other Digital Publishing projects as needed.

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This role is designed to be hybrid in Charlotte, NC.

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