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Media Development Specialist (AI Content Developer)

Michigan Virtual

  • Lansing, Michigan
  • 2 days ago

    Highlights

    The Media Development Specialist (AI Content Developer) will collaborate with curriculum, course support, and instructional design teams to analyze existing video assets, identify opportunities for improvement or replacement, and generate new AI-driven video/audio/image content that enhances learner engagement and comprehension. This role focuses on leveraging advanced prompting techniques and generative AI platforms to produce high-quality, engaging, and accessible multimedia (i.e., digital video, animation, audio, images, interactive, and text-based) content aligned with instructional goals.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLansing, Michigan
    Websitemichiganvirtual.org/about/strategic-plan

    Description

    FULL-TIME POSITION

    Reports To:                                  Course Design and Development Manager 
    Department/Team:                     Student Learning Services 
    Supervisory Responsibilities:   None
    FLSA Status:                                Exempt 
    Location:                                      Hybrid - per Michigan Virtual Policy 
    Posting Range:                            $58,337 - $65,200
     
    Create What’s Next in Education: Shape Learning Through AI
     
    Ready to put your creativity and AI expertise to work for a bigger purpose? At Michigan Virtual, you’ll use generative AI to create engaging, accessible multimedia experiences that help K–12 students learn in new ways. Join a team that brings people and technology together to shape the future of education in Michigan.
     
    About the role: The Media Development Specialist (AI Content Developer) is responsible for the creation, enhancement, and replacement of multimedia instructional content across Michigan Virtual’s student course catalog using AI-powered tools. This role focuses on leveraging advanced prompting techniques and generative AI platforms to produce high-quality, engaging, and accessible multimedia (i.e., digital video, animation, audio, images, interactive, and text-based) content aligned with instructional goals.
     
    While the role will engage in generating content assets in multiple forms of media, the Media Development Specialist (AI Content Developer) will primarily focus on the production of high-quality instructional videos. Unlike traditional video production roles, this position emphasizes expertise in AI tools and prompt engineering rather than manual video editing or filming. The Media Development Specialist (AI Content Developer) will collaborate with curriculum, course support, and instructional design teams to analyze existing video assets, identify opportunities for improvement or replacement, and generate new AI-driven video/audio/image content that enhances learner engagement and comprehension.
     
    This role also supports ongoing course improvement initiatives by iterating on AI-generated media, refining prompts, evaluating outputs, and adjusting parameters to ensure accessibility compliance, maintain consistency with Michigan Virtual’s instructional standards, and otherwise achieve a desired result.
     
    About Michigan Virtual:
     
    Michigan Virtual is a Lansing-based nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation where every employee contributes to advancing K-12 education through digital learning, research, innovation, policy and partnerships. We believe that we have a responsibility to innovate K-12 learning by designing systems that are more flexible and more equitable to meet the needs of all students, no matter their situation.  We employ over 300 full- and part-time teachers, professionals, and other staff who like to have fun at work and are committed to making a difference for students, educators, and families in the state of Michigan.  Our Strategic Plan outlines our strategic priorities to support Michigan's K-12 systems through 2030.
     
    Our mission is to maximize learning and teaching by bringing together the best in people and technology.
    Our vision is to be Michigan's leader in innovation in education.
    Our values are: put learners first; act with integrity; champion diversity; commit to excellence; and cultivate creativity.
     
    We believe in a culture of caring.  A people-first culture that strives to make every employee feel welcome, heard, valued, and empowered to contribute while also maintaining a healthy work-life balance.  Find out more about our culture, workplace, and benefits that support our employees.
     
    Work That Makes a Difference. Culture That Makes It Possible.
     
    What to expect after you apply:  A member of our Human Resources team will review applications materials throughout the posting.  Yes, all submissions are reviewed by a real person!  If you are selected to move forward in the process, we will reach out with details.  If you are not moved forward, we will let you know that, as well.  We will start this process after the posting closes in mid-November.
      
    As a non-profit organization that receives funding from the State of Michigan, we give preference to residents of Michigan in hiring decisions. 
     
    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
    1. Develop new video, audio, or image content and replace existing YouTube-based instructional videos using AI generation tools.
    2. Design, test, and refine advanced prompts to produce high-quality, instructionally sound video/audio/image outputs.
    3. Evaluate existing video content to identify gaps, outdated materials, or opportunities for AI-driven improvement.
    4. Collaborate with curriculum and instructional design teams to align AI-generated video/audio/image content with learning objectives and course standards.
    5. Ensure all generated media content meets accessibility standards, including captions, transcripts, and clarity of audio/visual elements.
    6. Ensure all generated media conforms with Fair Use of copyrighted materials and/or creative commons licensing guidelines and restrictions and is accompanied by up-to-date attributions within course content.
    7. Iterate on AI-generated outputs by adjusting prompts, inputs, and workflows to improve quality, accuracy, and engagement.
    8. Maintain documentation of prompt strategies, workflows, and best practices for AI video/audio generation.
    9. Conduct quality assurance reviews of AI-generated video/audio content prior to course integration.
    10. Stay current with emerging AI tools and technologies related to video/audio generation and content creation.
    11. Support integration of video/audio content into learning management systems and course platforms.
    12. Other duties as assigned.
     
    OTHER DUTIES & TASKS:
    • Contribute to broader AI-enhanced course development efforts, including generating supporting media such as voiceovers, visuals, on-screen text, animations, and interactive elements.
    • Assist in developing internal guidelines and standards for AI-generated instructional content.
    • Provide guidance to team members on effective use of AI tools for content creation.
     
    REQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, & LICENSURES (minimum requirements):
    • Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in educational technology, digital media, communications, or a related field.
     
    REQUIRED EXPERIENCE (minimum requirements):
    • 1+ years of experience using AI tools for content creation, media generation, or workflow automation.
    • Demonstrated experience with prompt engineering and iterative AI content development.
     
    DESIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
    • Bachelor’s degree in Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Media Production, or a related field or equivalent work experience demonstrating these competencies.
    • Experience working with AI video generation platforms (e.g.,Heygen, Synthesia, Vyond, ElevenLabs, Google Gemini, Canva, Flux, Midjourney, Ideogram, Stable Diffusion, Adobe Firefly, etc.).
    • Experience supporting or developing online learning content.
    • Experience working within a learning management system (e.g., Brightspace).
     
    REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (minimum requirements):
    • Advanced proficiency in AI prompting and generative AI tools.
    • Strong ability to iterate and refine AI-generated outputs for quality and accuracy.
    • Ability to translate instructional goals into effective AI-generated media.
    • Strong attention to detail and quality assurance mindset.
    • Understanding of Fair Use guidelines for copyright, Creative Commons licenses, and evaluation of Terms of Use.
    • Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new AI technologies and platforms.
    • Effective communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams.
    • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
    • Understanding of accessibility standards for digital media (e.g., color contrast, captions, descriptive transcripts).
    • Ability to evaluate content from a learner experience perspective.
    • Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and data security standards.
     
    DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
    • Familiarity with instructional design principles, including UDL.
    • Knowledge of WCAG 2.1 / 2.2 accessibility standards.
    • Experience integrating AI-generated content into LMS or CMS platforms.
    • Basic understanding of video storytelling, pacing, and engagement (no advanced production required).
    • Familiarity with scripting or structuring educational video content.
       
    WORK ENVIRONMENT and/or PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
    • Open office environment with occasional distractions.
    • This role primarily involves working at a computer, participating in virtual and in-person meetings, and communicating with team members and external parties. 
    • Employees may need to remain in a stationary position for extended periods and use standard office equipment.
    • Noise levels are generally low to moderate.
    Michigan Virtual is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace.  We will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.  If you need reasonable accommodation or support to succeed in this role, please contact your manager or Human Resources to discuss your needs.   
     
     

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