Content Developer 1

 Job Title -Junior Instructional Designer

Location - Onsite, 5 days a week, Birmingham, AL 35243

Employment Type - Contract

Hourly Pay Rate - $23-25 per hour

Experience Level - Entry-level to early career (0–3 years) 

The Junior Instructional Designer supports the creation and maintenance of high-quality training content for instructor-led (ILT), virtual, and eLearning environments. Working under the guidance of senior and staff instructional designers, this role contributes to content development, multimedia production, course testing, and documentation management. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their instructional design career who is eager to learn, collaborate, and grow in a fast-paced training environment.

• Update and refine PowerPoint decks for instructor-led and virtual training sessions
• Assist with drafting storyboards, facilitator guides, and job aids
• Support recording, editing, and implementation of narration and voiceovers
• Prepare multimedia assets using authoring and creative tools
• Ensure training materials adhere to branding, formatting, accessibility, and quality standards

• Apply foundational instructional design models and adult learning principles under senior guidance
• Assist in aligning content with learning objectives and course outcomes
• Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback from senior designers and subject matter resources
• Test eLearning courses in staging and production environments to ensure proper functionality

• Maintain course files, assets, and documentation within SharePoint
• Support version control, publishing, and content update processes
• Ensure documentation remains organized, current, and aligned with governance standards
• Assist with learning management system (LMS) support as needed

• Track tasks, timelines, and status updates using tools such as Monday.com
• Support senior designers with meeting notes, feedback documentation, scheduling, and project communications
• Communicate effectively with designers, instructors, and subject matter resources
• Research learning technologies, multimedia trends, and instructional best practices

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Communications, or a related field
  (or equivalent academic, internship, or practicum experience)
• Basic understanding of instructional design principles and adult learning concepts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with at least one of the following:
  
  • Articulate 360 or similar eLearning authoring tools
  • Adobe Creative Cloud or comparable multimedia software
  • Narration or voiceover tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to learn new tools, methods, and processes

• Experience using a Learning Management System (LMS)
• Exposure to eLearning testing and publishing workflows
• Internship or project-based experience supporting training or learning initiatives

• Organization & Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines in a busy environment
• Collaboration: Works well with others, listens to feedback, and communicates ideas clearly
• Ownership & Accountability: Takes responsibility for assignments and follows through on details
• Adaptability: Comfortable adjusting to new tools, processes, and project needs
• Attention to Detail: Carefully reviews work to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality

• Hands-on experience across ILT and eLearning development
• Close mentorship from experienced instructional designers
• Broad exposure to instructional design tools, multimedia, and learning technologies
• Strong foundation for long-term growth in instructional design and learning development

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