Media Developer

Join the company! Where People and Connections Matter! At the company, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process. Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for the company. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision.

Are you a Media Developer with a passion for creating captivating content that shapes perceptions and connects communities? The company is seeking a dynamic Media Developer to join our innovative team. Here, your creativity will drive impactful campaigns and digital experiences that resonate with our learners. Step into a role where your talents will enhance the journey for everyone who relies on our rail network and play a pivotal part in telling the story of our commitment to safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

As a Media Developer at the company, you will be at the forefront of developing and enhancing our training materials across all media formats. Your expertise will ensure that our content is engaging, informative, and meets our rigorous quality and safety standards. You will also be responsible for maintaining and administering document control systems and processes, ensuring consistency and compliance throughout.

What you'll be working on:

• Create high-quality training materials using a variety of media, including video, e-learning modules, Artificial Intelligence, and interactive content.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop accurate and engaging training resources.
• Implement and maintain document control systems to ensure materials are up-to-date and comply with the company's standards.
• Continuously enhance existing training materials to improve effectiveness and user engagement.
• Ensure all content aligns with the company's quality and safety standards.

Main responsibilities:

• Produce diagrams, drawings, training packs, elearning and any other supporting media for training and assessment materials.
• Perform quality checks and formatting so that non-technical mistakes are addressed prior to publication.
• Maintain effective control of all training materials and supporting databases and systems, consistent with the company Training and national standards and processes.
• Liaise and consult with the company Learning Designers, Media Learning Development Specialists and Multi Media Development Managers as required to clarify product specifications and maintain adherence to quality and timescale requirements.
• Monitor compliance with the company branding requirements and the company Training house styles and templates.
• Maintain auditable records from draft to published materials, confirming that final versions are proofed and approved prior to issue.
• Establish, monitor and comply with document control processes and storage of soft and hard copy media.
• Produce and issue communications and updates on Training and Assessment materials to internal and external customers and stakeholders in accordance with document control requirements.
• Provide administration services as may be required in relation to the company Training analysis, design, and development processes and systems.
• Follow our processes on the secure storage and meta-tagging of media content.
• Work as part of a team of media experts, to provide timely and accurate responses to media-related queries.
• Promote a friendly and engaging attitude within your team and department.
• Attend all in-person meetings and share your knowledge at media workshop events.
• Demonstrate a continuous improvement in your media creation abilities, effectiveness and efficiency.

Your experience and skills:

• Demonstrable experience in designing, developing, and publishing effective training and development products, using a variety of authoring and/or design software packages, such as Adobe Creative Suite and Articulate 360.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality driven approach to working.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
• Able to take initiative, identify problems and propose solutions.
• Ability to demonstrate personal accountability when striving for results, whilst consistently role-modelling core behaviours of collaboration and customer-centred decision making.
• Ability to assess and challenge risky or unsafe actions, or poor behaviours of others.
• Friendly and collaborative approach to working in a team.

What could set you apart?

• Experience of copy editing and proof reading.
• Relevant drawing/design qualification.
• Document Control experience.
• Creating engaging content demonstrable with a portfolio.
• Previous experience in L&D, with wider understanding of the ADDIE development process.
• Previous experience in a risk-averse large organisation.
• Excellent ability to learn new media authoring software as needed.

Things to note before applying:

• You will need to show a portfolio showcasing your skills and experience if selected for an interview.
• You may be required to travel to other company locations when needed and for upskilling.

What's in it for you:

• 28-day annual leave with the option to buy and sell days.
• Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments.
• Choice of pension schemes.
• 75% discount of leisure travel for you and your family.
• Private Healthcare (subject to T&Cs).
• 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave.
• Up to 75% subsidised Rail and Underground travel.
• Gym Pass - access to gyms across UK.
• My Benefits platform - giving national and local retail discount.

Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know and we'll do our best to assist you.