Job description
At Skillsoft, we propel organizations and people to grow together through transformative learning experiences. We believe every team member has the potential to be AMAZING. Join us in our quest to transform learning and help individuals unleash their edge.
Senior Analyst, Instructional Design- Accessibility Writing – Remote. India
Job Overview
As a member of our Content Engineering team, you will be accountable for delivering digital learning solutions across product types based on Skillsoft standards and guidelines. The primary purpose of the role is accessibility writing for Skillsoft products to enhance the overall usability and learning experience.
Job Responsibilities
- Write AD- Audio Descriptions for Skillsoft Technology and Developer content for making it accessible to people with different learning styles and abilities.
- Caption generation using Skillsoft recommended tools and validation of captions ensuring captions match the video/audio.
- AD – Audio description writing and review to ensure compliance with Skillsoft standards and guidelines.
- Create/Edit transcript using Skillsoft tools and standards.
- Engage and collaborate with stakeholders throughout the development process, ensuring a positive impact with the stakeholders, specifically by ensuring a thorough understanding of stakeholder requirements and communicating them clearly within the team
- Review deliverables for completeness, compliance with standards, and consistency prior to sending to stakeholders for review.
- Review and revise content based on feedback from reviewers or stakeholders and resolve conflicting feedback. Communicate their understanding of feedback to other members of the team.
- Participate actively in team and project meetings and other forums.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and decision making at the workplace to determine solutions for business problems.
- Ensure compliance with Skillsoft standards and guidelines.
- Compliance with company policies and procedures
- May be required to work on once-off projects/initiatives or ongoing project work as required or other duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned from time to time.
Job Requirements
- Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience in writing for US content/ audience is essential.
- Knowledge of WCAG 2.0 Principles and Guidelines for writing will be an advantage.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Demonstrate excellent attention to detail.
- Experience in Proofreading or editorial tasks.
- Problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication (excellent written and verbal skills), influencing and presentation skills, with excellent attention to detail.
- Proven skills in developing effective partnerships with key stakeholders and providing leadership support for driving change initiatives.
- Experience in technical writing will be an advantage.
- Prioritization, Conflict management and decision making.
Education and Certifications
- A bachelor’s degree is essential.
- Proficiency in English is essential
- Yellow or Green belt – Lean Six Sigma certification will be an advantage.
MORE ABOUT SKILLSOFT:
Skillsoft delivers online learning, training, and talent solutions to help organizations unleash their edge. Leveraging immersive, engaging content, Skillsoft enables organizations to unlock the potential in their best assets – their people – and build teams with the skills they need for success. Empowering 36 million learners and counting, Skillsoft democratizes learning through an intelligent learning experience and a customized, learner-centric approach to skills development with resources for Leadership Development, Business Skills, Technology & Development, Digital Transformation, and Compliance.
Skillsoft is partner to thousands of leading global organizations, including many Fortune 500 companies. The company features three award-winning systems that support learning, performance and success: Skillsoft learning content, the Percipio intelligent learning experience platform, which offers measurable impact across the entire employee lifecycle. Learn more at www.skillsoft.com.
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