Manage the design, development and maintenance of online courses and other digital learning experiences to serve the needs of the Education division, other National Geographic divisions, and outside funders/partners. Courses vary and may include professional development programs, certification modules, instructor led experiences, and content or pedagogy education courses that align with National Geographic strategic initiatives.
Program management:
- Manage all aspects of each assigned digital learning product, course, or program from inception to completion, including budgets, program plans, timelines, and creation of Memoranda of Understanding or proposal agreements. Oversee staff and contractors (writers, researchers, expert reviewers, editors, photo researchers, video producers, technical support staff) and manage all associated budgets and deliverables. (35%)
Asset creation:
- Design, develop/write, review and edit high-quality online courses, modules, e-learning content, instructional materials, and instructor-led training materials on a variety of topics for multiple audiences. Deliver on-deadline, well-written, well-researched content that is optimized for media format and audience, and adheres to the project style guide. Oversee publication of instructional design materials on an LMS (35%)
Program Strategy:
- Contribute to strategic planning for the digital learning team to determine content development needs based on research, needs assessment, and gap analysis. Use findings and client needs to develop program proposals. (10%)
Marketing Communications and Partnerships:
- Develop and maintain contacts with other NGS divisions, NG Partners divisions, and outside funders/entities. Represent NG Education at meetings with partners/funders/explorers and make program decisions. (10%)
Team, Divisional, and Organizational Collaboration:
- Participate in cross-divisional and cross-platform meetings and strategic planning instances. Contribute to the digital learning team regular meetings and maintain communication with other Program Managers across programs. (10%)
Minimum Years and Type of Experience
5+ years of related experience in any of the following:
- Educational writing and editing experience--preferably in print or web-based publishing or multimedia development; related project or program management experience; experience in K-12 education--preferably with classroom teaching/curriculum design; proven work experience in instructional design and instructional technology.
- 3+ years experience working with at least one Learning Management System (LMS).
- Knowledge of aspects of Web 2.0, including communities, user-generated content, public data and asset sharing a plus.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
- Highly developed oral and written communication skills and ability to work with individuals and groups at all levels. Ability to work on multiple projects, under deadlines, with changing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced, environment.
- Familiarity with content management systems, database design and management, web analytics tools and project management tools. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage instructional design projects.
- Proficiency in Office Suite and HTML, experience with Adobe Creative Suites and Flash desirable. Visual design skills (Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator) and ability to storyboard a plus.
- Excellent knowledge of adult learning theories and instructional design models and/or lesson and curriculum planning skills a plus.
Supervision
- One staff member
National Geographic's headquarters is located in the heart of Washington, D.C. In addition to a unique and dynamic work environment, National Geographic offers its employees a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental benefits, generous vacation and leave time, a 401(k) plan, and flexible work options. National Geographic is an Equal Opportunity Employer