[Full-Time] R&D Content Innovation Specialist

Overview

[Full-Time] R&D Content Innovation Specialist

 

[Job Description Overview]

The Content Innovation Specialist executes plans for the writing, editing, and production of content throughout its development. He/she collaborates as necessary with other content innovation specialists on the instructional design and development of program, course, and textbook content, under the leadership and direction of the Program Architect and/or Content Innovation Project Manager.

 

[Locations/Schedule]

·         Seoul, Apgujeong Station

·         Monday to Friday 9:00AM ~ 6:00PM

·         Some Saturdays will be required

·         Start Date: ASAP / May 2017

 

[Salary]

·         Starting from 2.3 million per month (negotiable)

·         Extra housing stipend of 400,000KRW will be provided for E2 and F visa only

 

[Responsibilities]

·          Support the Content Innovation Project Manager, Program Architects, and R&D Assistant Team Head in the generation of ideas for concept development and raw content creation on development projects.

·          Support the Content Innovation Project Manager in the instructional design plan for the development project.

·          Review and understand the approved instructional design, syllabus, course configuration, content map, development schedule from the Content Innovation Project Manager

·          Support Content Innovation Project Manager in development of comprehensive learning content, materials, and other project documents; keep documents up to date and communicate changes to other Content Innovation Specialists, editors, and team members as necessary.

·          Create a wide range of learning content for both online and offline learning, under the direction of the Content Innovation Project Manager.

·          Research articles, textbooks, journals, materials, and other reference sources with the aim of creating 100% original content within the parameters of the project scope and established development guidelines.

·          Continuously organize and manage all collected research materials in accordance with established archiving guidelines set by the Content Innovation Project Manager, Senior Editor, and R&D Assistant Team Head.

·          Receive continuous feedback from the Content Innovation Project Manager and Senior Editor on all submitted work and make revisions accordingly without jeopardizing the development timeline.

·          Participate in the preparation and conduction of audio/video recordings of developed content, including script writing, editing, and revisions.

·          Respond to Project Manager queries about quality and schedule during all phases of content creation

·          Stay up to date with trends in second language acquisition pedagogy and assessment; stay up to date in ELT market needs and trends; stay up to date with English language learning market needs and trends

 

[Other Duties]

·         Collaboratively plan, develop and conduct workshops/seminars/presentations in English for corporate clients, business professionals, and SPEP corporate training staff.

·         Participate in the planning, development and facilitation of corporate trainer workshops and recalibration sessions.

·         Conduct speaking proficiency assessments on a seasonal and/or needs-basis.

·         Assist in the preparation of proposals and other materials for clients.

 

[Position Requirement]

·         Kor/Eng bilingual capabilities preferred: Excellent writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills in both languages

·         Demonstrated ability to successfully develop and deliver business English content and materials.

·         Strong history of executing the vision of senior management

·         Strong organizational, planning, project management, problem resolution, communication, presentation, facilitation, and influencing skills required

·         Must have prior adult ESL content & curriculum development experience

·         Must have a minimum of 1 year Business English teaching experience and/or other work experience in Korea

·         Must be able to demonstrate complete mastery of written and verbal English

·         BA/MA in TESOL, Education, English, Linguistics, Journalism, Business

·         MS Office proficient (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

·         Excellent proofreading/editing/revision skills & extremely detail-oriented

·         Self-starter with strong sense of ownership and ability to work autonomously

·         Ability to function independently in a multi-task environment, as well as part of a team