At Imagine Learning Studios, our mission is to inspire aha! moments in students around the world. We were previously known as Twig Education until our acquisition in 2021 by Imagine Learning, the largest provider of digital curriculum solutions in the US. This change allows us to invest more in our products and push ahead with ambitious plans to further expand across the US.
In our new chapter as Imagine Learning Studios, we continue to provide comprehensive, engaging multimedia learning experiences for students across a range of disciplines, including science, mathematics, English Language Arts… and more! Together, we support educators in transforming the learning experience for young people with our innovative digital resources.
While our products have reached far and wide, we haven’t stopped growing. We can’t wait to welcome more talented and passionate people into our team. Working with us means getting the chance to help transform the learning experience for students and doing work that makes the world a better place in an environment where your contributions get noticed.
Our office is located in the heart of Glasgow’s West End and offers a supportive culture where people get to develop their skills.
Take a sneak peek at just some of the work we do by watching this video!
Job Role
We are looking for a Producer to join our team on a fixed term contract until Dec 2023. You will research, write and edit produce, inspiring short factual films for students, with an initial focus on our weekly Twig Science Reporter show.
Key tasks and responsibilities:
Research topical STEM (Science, Technology, Math and Engineering) stories to engage students aged 8 - 14 years
Write age-appropriate short-form factual scripts
Edit and produce episodes, supporting the video editor by offering feedback and direction to maintain the highest standards in our films
Direct voice over artists to meet production guidelines
Work with our partners at Imperial College London to ensure scientific accuracy and identify further collaborative opportunities
Drive our schedule, working with other departments where necessary, to ensure our weekly deadline is delivered to
Work with our Rights & Clearance team to identify and acquire 3rd party video and stills
With our Marketing team, monitor performance of episodes, iterate where necessary and support the social media elements of Twig Science Reporter
Qualifications
At least 2 years of professional experience working at Producer level across children's, news, factual, and/or online content
A formal science, engineering or maths, or STEM communication background would be advantageous
Competencies
Ability to Manage Time - The ability to set priorities and to efficiently plan and allocate one's own time.
Organisational Ability - The ability to plan, organises, schedule, monitor, and plan the work of others.
Attention to Detail and Quality - The ability to consistently produce error-free output, and be concerned with maintaining standards of accuracy and quality.
Creativity and Creative Thinking - The ability to generate novel and valuable ideas and to use the ideas to develop new or improved products.
Commitment to Achieve - The tendency to act in a self-directed way by taking action before being directed or forced by events, and to seize opportunities, seek in-depth information and do significantly more than is required.
Flexibility- The ability to be willing and able to adapt to changes, often at short notice. Flexibility is the ability to adapt to and work with a variety of situations, individuals and groups. It is about being able to think on your feet, and not being disconcerted or stopped by the unexpected.
Enthusiasm - A positive, energetic attitude toward one's work or job.
Desirable skills
Proven research skills - an ability to unearth unexpected and engaging stories
Critical thinking - an understanding of what makes a reliable source and how to ensure the legitimacy of stories
Excellent written skills - an understanding of how to tell stories efficiently, with style
The ability to take complicated subjects and distil them effectively, to support understanding and ensure age appropriateness
Excellent communication skills - sharing ideas and achieving by-in from stakeholders
An ability to tell stories in video form - understanding how words and pictures work together, and how and when graphics can enhance storytelling
What’s in it for you?
Your job will offer diversity and fulfilment as well as professional and personal development. Imagine Learning Studios has an open, fair, relaxed and flexible culture where hard work is recognised and rewarded. Benefits of working at IL Studios include:
Salaries are competitive
Hybrid Working
Cycle to Work scheme
Health Shield cashback plan
Generous holiday allowance including birthday off
Office in an attractive location next to a large park
Being part of a lively, fun team
Dog-friendly office
Equal opportunities statement
Twig is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Think you might fit this role?
To apply, please complete the Online Application Form, attaching a CV and cover letter, demonstrating the extent to which your skills, abilities and experience meet the requirements of this role.
Please note, applications which do not include both a CV and covering letter will not be considered.
