Digital Content Developer (Freelancer)

At Nelson, we’ve been shaping the future of education for children and youth across Canada for over 110 years. As the country’s largest K-12 education content provider, we remain dedicated to our legacy of looking forward, paving the way in creating boundless, accessible, and engaging learning experiences for all.  
 

Our innovative solutions, including Edwin, our digital learning platform, provide curriculum-aligned content that support diverse learning styles while fostering critical thinking, creativity, and lifelong learning. We listen intently to the unique needs of educators, students, and administrators everywhere, and continuously evolve what we do and build to improve their lives daily.  
 

When we’re searching for individuals to join our team, we look for bold, innovative team players with a passion for education and making a positive difference in our communities. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you! Apply to join our team today. Let’s Create Possible, one learner at a time.  

About the role 

We are seeking an experienced bilingual Digital Content Developer (‘DCD’) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in Adobe Premiere, Illustrator, and Photoshop as well as frontend HTML quality assurance. The primary responsibility of this role is to develop review WYSIWYG web content and create engage videos, art and graphics and interactives utilizing tools such as Nelson Edwin Content Studio, Adobe Creative Suite, and Jira. The Digital Content Developer will also need to understand accessibility principles and effectively communicate with subject matter experts (SMEs) and project managers.  

As a member of the content development and production team, you will help drive the planning, creation, and production of content for Nelson’s digital education platform. As we continue to move beyond books, you will use your technical skills and design knowledge to create attractive and engaging content. 

Applicants must have licenced access to Adobe Creative Cloud. 

This close-knit group works collaboratively in a fast-paced Scrum environment where priorities and projects need to be juggled, assessed, and reviewed to achieve maximum efficiency. Working within a Scrum team of Product Manager, Scrum Master, Content Producers Editors, and more you will ensure that the digital and interactive products meet the company’s quality standards. The successful candidate will be bilingual (English and French), possess high attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work with technical and non-technical staff. Key to success in this position is the ability to work well under pressure, manage competing priorities, and thrive in a technical and quick-changing environment. 

Requirements

Key Accountabilities 

• Create engaging educational videos, from storyboard through to finished product 

• Utilize Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to create visually appealing art, graphics and animations. 

• Review and provide quality assurance expertise of WYSIWYG and HTML produced content inside Nelson’s Edwin Content Studio. 

• Follow established style guides and maintain consistency in design and messaging. 

• Collaborate with SMEs and project managers to gather requirements and ensure content meets the desired objectives. 

• Understand and follow guidelines for accessibility, web compatibility, and rights and permissions, as well as file preparation requirements. 

• Ensure the developed content complies with accessibility guidelines and best practices, including heading levels, color contrast, alt text, and other accessibility features during content creation. 

• Use project management tools to track progress, manage tasks, and meet project deadlines. 

• Maintain organized files and work assignments to ensure efficient workflow and easy access to digital assets. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather feedback, make improvements, and iterate content based on user needs. 

• Problem solve/troubleshoot issues throughout production. 

• Support and maintain products post-live. 

Requirements 

• Post-secondary degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience. 

• Proven experience in HTML and WYSIWYG quality assurance reviewing 

• Experience in Adobe Premier, Illustrator and Photoshop. 

• Knowledge of UI and web design principles 

• Familiarity with MathML, Jira, and project management tools is a plus. 

• Strong creative and design skills with a keen eye for aesthetic and visual details. 

• Knowledge of accessibility principles, of WCAG 2.0 and experience in implementing digital content 

• Excellent organizational skills to manage files and work assignments effectively. 

• Strong communication skills and collaboration with SMEs and project managers. 

• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines. 

• Proficient time management skills and ability to work independently and in a team. 

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail 

• Continual learner with a passion for staying updated with emerging trends and technologies. 

• Excellent English spelling, grammar, and communication skills. 

Nelson is committed to Inclusion, Equity and diversity. As part of this commitment, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, gender, gender identity, colour, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or disability status. Should you require any accommodation during our recruitment and selection process, please reach out to peopleandengagement@nelson.com.

Benefits

All freelance work at Nelson is carried out on a work-for-hire basis, with freelancers submitting invoices for work on agreed-upon tasks and projects. The rate of pay ranges depending on experience and skill level, or sometimes according to predetermined task-based flat rates.