Time for Phonics is hiring: Visual Storyteller & Video Editor in Charlotte

Job description

Posted Thursday 7 August 2025 at 04:00 | Expires Sunday 24 August 2025 at 03:59

We are looking for a highly skilled Visual Storyteller & Video Editor to bring engaging, kid-centered visual content to life as part of the Mystery Writing team.

This role will help develop a new K–5 writing product designed to transform how students and teachers experience writing in the classroom, making it as joyful and captivating as our flagship science lessons.

Working closely with a Scriptwriter/Activity Developer, you’ll curate impactful visuals, edit video content, and collaboratively build lessons that make complex writing concepts simple, relatable, and fun.

You’ll be part of an iterative, creative team passionate about helping kids fall in love with learning through storytelling and hands-on exploration.

In This Role You Will:

1. Collaborate with a Scriptwriter/Activity Developer and internal teams to bring writing lessons to life through compelling images, videos, and animations that are uniquely engaging for elementary-aged students
2. Source “wow” visuals from a variety of sources that clarify abstract concepts and inspire laughter, curiosity, creativity, and engagement
3. Ideate on concepts that illustrate the learning goals in partnership with a Scriptwriter/Activity Developer, and iterate rapidly throughout the lesson development process, ensuring proper incorporation of feedback

Video Editing & Production

1. Use Adobe Suite (Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects) to edit step-by-step video lessons, motion graphics, and simple animations
2. Design student worksheets to optimize clarity and learning objectives
3. Film hands-on activities such as worksheet demos or booklet assembly as needed
4. Experiment with new approaches to building engaging lessons and driving continuous improvement for existing formats and workflows

Cross-Functional Collaboration

1. Brainstorm and collaborate with instructional designers, editors, and developers
2. Give and receive feedback constructively on lessons as part of an iterative, fast-moving creative team
3. Help refine and scale lesson templates to support product expansion

Core Competencies for Success:

• Visual storytelling and design for learning
• Curiosity and empathy for elementary-aged learners, with prior experience as a classroom teacher, a camp counselor, or other interactive environment
• Situational adaptability with a resilient and growth mindset
• Strong sense of humor and creative playfulness
• Visual research and asset sourcing with licensing awareness
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills, with the ability to adjust the level of polish to produce videos efficiently
• Strong desire to work on a collaborative team and partner closely with cross-functional groups

Credentials and Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in video editing or related creative field
• Demonstrated track record of at least 3 years effectively leveraging advanced communication and time management skills to navigate high-volume, deadline-driven environments—consistently balancing multiple priorities with precision and poise
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Premiere; proficiency in After Effects and Photoshop with stellar video editing and animation skills
• Experience working on educational content or with elementary-aged children preferred
• Experience in constructively collaborating closely with scriptwriters and instructional teams
• Experience doing visual research and pulling from multiple sources.
  
  Basic knowledge of rights and clearances, and licensing requirements
• Legal right to work in the United States

This hybrid role is designed to be within a reasonable distance of our Charlotte HQs. Candidates must have access to a reliable internet connection and an appropriate home studio or workspace setup for creative content development and virtual collaboration.

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At Discovery Education, we are fulfilling our mission of preparing learners for tomorrow by creating innovative classrooms connected to today's world.

Serving more than 4.5 million educators and 45 million students, available in approximately half of U.S. classrooms and primary schools in the UK, and more than 140 countries around the globe; we are on a journey to transform teaching and learning through innovative partnerships with school districts, states, ministries of education, and other like-minded organizations.

We have built an award-winning and highly reputable organization because of talented and driven people who work together to accelerate student achievement by tapping into students' natural curiosity and desire to learn by capturing their minds and imagination through the fascination of Discovery.

Why Join Discovery Education?

Discovery Education believes empowering each team member is vital to cultivating high-performing, highly engaged teams.

Being a part of our team means we partner together to achieve mutual goals.

To this end, Discovery Education offers a robust and comprehensive insurance package.

You can find a complete listing on our Career Page.

Along with traditional insurance offerings, our inclusive offerings center around:

• Career Development Ownership - Be the driver of your success!
• Continuing Education AND Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Mentorship program and collaboration with veteran leaders
• Constant opportunities for cross-functional training and skill building
• Uncapped career growth

Team Member Wellness – When you feel great, you do great work!

• Leave for life’s moments including 7 recognized holidays
• Take PTO without the vacation guilt
• Up to 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Annual Winter Holiday Break (typically the last week of December)

This opportunity is perfect for people interested in joining a high-performing, collaborative team, who enjoy a dynamic industry, and are excited about high-impact, project-based work.

Inspired? We would love the opportunity to review your candidacy! Select the blue “Apply Now” button at the bottom left of the screen to begin your application.

Discovery Education is an equal opportunity employer.

Discovery Education is committed to being an employer of choice, not just a good place to work, but a great and inclusive place to work.

To that end, we strive to recruit and maintain a workforce that meaningfully represents the communities we serve.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, protected veteran status or disabled status, or genetic information.

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Media And Communication Equipment Workers