Associate Digital Producer

Savvas Learning
life insurance, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Northbrook
3088 Sanders Road (Show on map)
Jan 23, 2025
Savvas Learning Company is a global education company that produces award-winning learning solutions that empower educators and engage students with the highest quality content. Recognized as an industry leader, we serve millions of K-12 learners with innovative, student-centered educational programs that turn today's classrooms into active learning environments. By embracing technology, personalized learning, and immersive experiences delivered across multiple platforms, we design our learning solutions to be more accessible and relevant to each student. Our comprehensive solutions for core curriculum, and supplemental and intervention programs - supported by an array of professional development services - allow teachers to use data to inform classroom practices and tailor instructions to an individual's abilities and learning styles. SUMMARY The Associate Digital Producer position is responsible for the digital development of K-12 products. Under the leadership of a Senior Digital Producer, the Associate Digital Producer will help define the component or product offering, assist in building detailed schedules, contribute to managing budgets, help guide the content development or transformation, assist with QA, and help launch products to the market. This position will work closely with Editorial, Instructional Design, Content Design, Production Management, and others within the program teams to build products for the Humanities and Math. The work of the Associate Digital Producer will impact K-12 education by helping to bring 21st century learning products to market. The decisions made by the Associate Producer position will influence the success of the Humanities and Math product offerings. The scope of the work will encompass a wide range of multimedia formats on a variety of platforms and delivery devices available today, and new devices and platforms in the future. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Be a key participant in teams of Editors, Designers, QA and Senior Producers working on innovative product offerings. Contribute to managing the digital aspect of projects and budgets to meet and not exceed the development budgets and deliver the products on time with high quality. Work with editorial experts to develop program content within digital program platform and print components. Work with User Interface and Design teams to design how content will be presented, organized, and accessed within the program. Work with Product Management and Research/Usability Testing teams to ensure products are validated as part of formative evaluation. Ensure products meet high QA standards. Makes independent decisions to select processes and tools. Follows current trends and research on innovations and educational technology. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE Work experience or internships in the fields of education, publishing, or technology are desired. Ability to be an active participant in teams working on multiple projects simultaneously building digital products. Flexibility to work in a fast-moving development environment. Excellent communication skills, strong analytical and verbal communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate effectively in visual, oral, and written form. Ability to build bridges with the various internal business units and strong relationships with vendors. Highly organized and able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. High degree of flexibility and tolerance for change. PREFERRED SKILLS Familiarity with various authoring and programming tools, including but not limited to HTML. Familiarity and comfort with interactive media, static media, and markup languages such as HTML, XML, and CSS. Familiarity with a scripting language, such as Python or Ruby. Knowledge of K-12 educational publishing products and processes and Content Management Systems a plus. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS A Bachelor's degree or higher degree required. Ability to handle a high volume of work in a short period of time, handle multiple priorities simultaneously and operate in a demanding work environment is important. Reliable attendance and punctuality are critical to successful performance in this role. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This person must be able to sit or stand at a personal computer for a reasonable length of time typing and reading as well as when presenting. Savvas Learning Company provides access to a benefits experience created to offer our employees choice, flexibility, and the opportunity to save money for the future. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, tax-advantaged accounts, pharmacy, life insurance, disability insurance, matching 401(k), and paid time off. Our benefits are part of a total package that is carefully designed to support the total well-being of our employees. Savvas Learning Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Savvas Learning complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Savvas prohibits discrimination against individuals based on race, color, region, national origin, sex, age, disability, and other protected group status. We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant. Savvas Learning is an affirmative action employer and participate in E-Verify. 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