Digital Content Editor
Imperial College Business School’s strategic vision is to be a globally excellent business school that ranks among the best in the world. The IDEA Lab plays a critically important role in achieving this vision by building new capabilities in online, blended and Hy-flex delivery, implementing advanced analytical tools to understand and improve student learning and engagement, and pioneering new technologies to cultivate an innovative learning experience for our students. The IDEA Lab is an area of competitive advantage for the school, maintaining our position as a world-leader in digital education and ensuring our reputation as a place for innovators and entrepreneurs.
The IDEA Lab oversees the design, development and delivery of four fully-online postgraduate degree programmes for the Business School, including our flagship Global MBA, Executive MBA, MSc Business Analytics and MSc Strategic Marketing. In total, we deliver over 200 online modules every year, including short-courses and collaborative projects with Executive Education and The Enterprise Lab, and a suite of undergraduate modules for the faculty of Engineering.
The editorial role is part of the core production team overseeing the development of new online modules and digital materials. It is a pivotal role, ensuring our ongoing commitment to developing high-quality content, as we continue to grow our portfolio. You will therefore need to have proven experience of editing and proofreading digital content and feel confident working with new and innovative learning technologies.
We strive to be innovative and excellent at what we do so you will need to have a creative mindset and a passion for lifelong learning. Most importantly, you will share our enthusiasm for online learning and our belief that technology can enhance education.
Duties And Responsibilities
Act as a lead Editor, overseeing the quality assurance of online programmes for the School and providing expert guidance on house style and conventions
Work closely with the learning design team to create module outlines, develop effective learning outcomes and write clear and concise narrative text
Assist in preparing academic video scripts, conceiving interview questions, preparing filming briefs and reviewing video transcripts
Support the rollover and preparation of online modules for delivery, including liaising with key stakeholders to manage tasks and resolve queries, scheduling, and maintaining asana boards
Coordinate product testing prior to publication
Participate in the module review process, writing up evaluation reports and using the results of evaluation exercises to recommend changes and improve delivery to students
Contribute to ongoing research projects within the IDEA Lab and lead on areas of technological innovation in teaching.
Essential requirements
A successful educational background – First class degree or a Master’s degree qualification, preferably in the fields of Education, Publishing or English
Proven experience of working in Higher Education or digital publishing in an editorial capacity
A passion and flair for language and learning with excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a meticulous eye for detail
Strong collaboration skills and the confidence to correspond effectively with all key stakeholders
Strong professional skills in the project management of complex projects relating to online and blended learning
Passion for online learning and understanding of digital transformation, pedagogical thought and the wider processes and constraints around online and blended teaching