DIGITAL COURSE CONTENT WRITER
LOCATION: Cape Town, South Africa

We need you…
We are seeking an experienced and driven Digital Course Content Writer to help us deliver world-class service and sector-leading digital products to our portfolio of global clients. We are a rapidly growing, international (Cape Town, London, Salt Lake City) digital education organisation passionate about delivering the highest quality solutions to government, corporate, higher education and consumer markets. As the Digital Course Content Writer, you will work closely with the Digital Learning Strategist (DLS) on multiple client and in-house projects and be responsible for delivering high-quality course content, including a course matrix and atlas. You should have a passion for great learning!

To do!
You will be mentored by the digital learning strategist to understand best practice in learning design, according to Proversity’s design principles set by Chief Learning Officer (CLO)
Where necessary attend design sprint (remotely) and takes sprint notes
Where possible, works with DLS on the creation of the Blueprint
Apply foundation level L&D knowledge and design skills to design technology-enabled learning experiences for a range of learners
Manage day-to-day and face-to-face transactions with the Digital Learning Strategist to translate a course blueprint into a detailed course atlas which supports an effective and efficient digital course building process. This entails:
Reviewing course documentation - e.g. discovery phase notes, post-discovery phase design brief, learning strategy presentation, blueprint - to familiarise themselves with the broader context of the course
Working with the Digital Learning Strategist to create and review content request documents for the client
Create instructionally sound and engaging online learning experiences, mapped to pre-defined learning outcomes
Design and write grammatically correct learning content in partnership with Learning Strategists and external Subject Matter Experts
Populating the Atlas and finalise video transcripts, according to Proversity’s learning and visual design principles
Creating a graphics guide, according to Proversity’s design principles and process
Attends squad kick-off meeting and daily squad stand-ups (until Atlas completion)
Support the Digital Learning Strategist to run the atlas through the QA process, as required. E.g. mapping all design activity to Proversity’s quality standards for learning and visual design
Engage with the latest external thinking and best practice in learning design

The key skills required for this role are:
Demonstrable interest in and understanding of L&D design and delivery, especially technologically enhanced D&D
Excellent level of attention to detail
Adapts to situations and understands new concepts quickly
(Preferably) understanding of the EdX, Canvas and Bridge platforms
Strong written English skills
Innovative and creative in approaching design challenges
Proven ability to self-motivate and work independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary squad
Excellent organisational and time management skills & ability to work to deadlines
Ability to build and maintain good relationships
Communicate confidently, clearly and effectively, both in written and verbal form
Effectively use online collaboration tools e.g. Slack, Zoom, Google Docs
Ability to learn from Learning Strategists with an appetite to progress to this more senior LD role.

And enjoy…
Being part of a rapidly growing company, change, and the ability to adapt to change is inherently part of our culture.
Being dynamic and fast-paced; ultimately, we make things happen
Making smart decisions that build a sustainable future for us and our partners
Being collaborative, co-creating engaging learning experiences together
Keeping things straightforward, grounded in integrity, simplicity and fairness
Being invested; using our shared passions to achieve outcomes and impact
In return, we’ll give you…
The opportunity to join a talented and passionate team with unlimited opportunity for professional growth. You will have the chance to shape your own career path while also contributing to the company growth as well as that of our partners.

Details...
Graduate of English and/or Education with undergraduate level English writing skills
Interest in learning design but entry-level / first ed tech job
Contract opportunity with the view of becoming permanent.
Compensation: Competitive
Hiring Locations: Cape Town, South Africa