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Learning Content Specialist

Avid · New York, NY, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

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Avid Learning is seeking a Learning Content Specialist to help develop, edit, maintain, and modernize educational content for media professionals, educators, students, and enterprise customers worldwide.

This role combines instructional content development, technical editing, software validation, and AI-assisted content creation. The Learning Content Specialist will work closely with product experts, certified instructors, subject matter experts, and internal stakeholders to create engaging learning experiences across Avid’s certification programs, instructor‑led training, self‑paced learning, and digital learning platforms.

As Avid expands its use of AI‑assisted content development, this position will play a critical role in ensuring all content remains accurate, technically sound, instructionally effective, and aligned with real‑world workflows. Candidates must be comfortable reviewing AI‑generated content, validating procedures within Avid software applications, and refining educational materials to meet Avid Learning’s quality standards.

The ideal candidate is passionate about education, media technology, storytelling, and helping others develop professional skills.

Key Responsibilities
Content Development

Create and maintain educational content for Avid Learning programs

Develop student guides, instructor guides, assessments, exercises, learning activities, and online training materials

Translate complex technical concepts into clear, engaging learning experiences

Collaborate with instructors, product teams, and subject matter experts to develop new courses and certifications

Contribute to course updates associated with major software releases and new product offerings

Content Editing & Quality Assurance

Review and edit learning content for clarity, consistency, accuracy, and instructional effectiveness

Verify software workflows and procedures through hands‑on testing

Validate exercises, assessments, and instructional materials before publication

Maintain content standards across all Avid Learning offerings

Identify and correct technical inaccuracies, outdated procedures, and workflow issues

AI‑Assisted Content Development

Utilize AI‑powered tools to accelerate content creation and maintenance

Review, validate, and improve AI‑generated instructional content

Test AI‑generated procedures directly within Avid applications to ensure accuracy

Help establish best practices for responsible and effective use of AI in educational content development

Continuously improve workflows that combine AI efficiency with human expertise

Learning Platform Support

Prepare content for deployment within Avid Learning Central and other learning platforms

Assist with content organization, metadata, accessibility, and learner experience improvements

Support ongoing content modernization initiatives and certification program enhancements

Collaboration & Innovation

Work closely with Avid Certified Instructors, Learning Partners, product managers, engineers, and content developers

Participate in curriculum planning and certification development projects

Research emerging industry workflows and educational technologies

Recommend improvements to learning content, assessments, and delivery methods

Preferred Qualifications
Required

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Ability to independently research, verify, and validate technical information

Experience creating, editing, or maintaining technical, educational, or instructional content

Strong organizational and project management skills

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment

Preferred

Avid Media Composer Specialist certification or ability to obtain certification within six months of hire

Avid Pro Tools Specialist certification or ability to obtain certification within six months of hire

Experience using Media Composer and/or Pro Tools in professional, educational, or production environments

Experience with instructional design, technical writing, curriculum development, or educational publishing

Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) platforms

Familiarity with AI‑assisted writing, editing, and content development tools

Experience with video production, audio production, post‑production, broadcast, or media technology workflows

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Communications, Media Production, Technical Writing, Instructional Design, or a related field

_ Avid is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. _

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