Associate Media Producer

Our client is looking for Associate Media Producer. This is a 6 month contract and requires candidates to work 35 hours per week. This particular role requires someone who is more familiar with an 'editorial production role? - attention to detail - but with a 'technical? background in HTML, Dreamweaver, Fireworks and Photoshop etc.

Purpose:

The successful candidate will produce and maintain media products and course content produced in support of the Higher Education publishing programme. Working within the Digital Programmes department, the Associate Media Producer will work closely with Media Producers, Authors and Publishers to deliver course materials and electronic supplements to the highest possible standards. Projects will include management and delivery of companion websites and assessment content as well as assisting Media Producers in creating and delivering content for more complex projects.

Key Accountabilities:

Serve as producer, facilitator and co-ordinator for assigned projects
Track and monitor work being completed by external vendors
Support Media Producers in creation/delivery of content for premium media projects

Key Challenges:

Managing multiple projects at varying stages in the production process
Becoming knowledgeable and competent in a variety of bespoke platforms used to produce online content

Competencies

Essential:

Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and organisational skills
Excellent attention to detail

Desirable:

Keen interest in online learning and social networking

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential:

Educated to degree level or equivalent experience

Previous Experience

Essential:

Some experience of copy writing, copy editing or proof reading
Project management experience

Desirable:

Relevant experience in educational publishing or educational software
Experience of managing multiple projects
Experience with assessment content development

IT Literacy

Essential:

Microsoft office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills
Experience in the use of an HTML editor (e.g. Macromedia Dreamweaver)
Experience in the use of a graphics programme (e.g. Adobe Photoshop or similar)

Desirable:

Experience in creating/amending css
Experience in Flash an advantage

Personal Style and Behaviour

A demonstrable interest in education or online publishing
An ability to research solutions to problems and to look at different methods to achieve desired results
A commitment to producing a quality product
A team player