Purpose of the role
As part of the Training Conservationists strand of our Global ZSL Strategy, A Blueprint for Wildlife Recovery, the Learning Content Producer will be at the heart of our mission to inspire and equip the next generation of conservation leaders. Working side-by-side with passionate subject matter experts from across ZSL, you will bring learning to life. Developing, delivering, and uploading dynamic online content for students and professionals worldwide.
Creativity will be key to producing the inspiring, unique, and impactful materials we need, whether it’s compelling copy, striking imagery, or captivating videos. Every module you help create will have the power to spark curiosity, share knowledge, and motivate action for wildlife. You may also contribute to content for other educational projects, helping us share our conservation message far and wide.
Key responsibilities:
- Content Creation: Plan and create engaging learning content (copy, imagery and videos) for ZSL’s online training courses.
- Media Production: Provide on-site video and audio recording, editing and post-production services.
- Collaboration with Experts: Participate, contribute and help to guide regular meetings and discussions with ‘subject matter experts’ to identify and/or present storyboards or course outlines.
- Relationship Building: Build and maintain relationships with ZSL colleagues to develop online courses that incorporate sound pedagogical approaches.
- Platform Management: Work within online learning platforms to build courses, monitor deployment of materials, and troubleshoot problems.
About You
- Experience working on online learning projects, creating content that considers both audience and learning objectives.
- Excellent writing skills, along with a keen eye for detail.
- Great relationship management skills and ability to maintain key links with relevant staff in order to gather and produce high quality content.
- Experience with capturing and editing various forms of content.
- Understanding of different pedagogical approaches that can be applied to maximise learning.
We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds and celebrate the value of having a team of employees with diverse skills, experiences, and heritage. We are committed to ensuring our teams can bring their authentic selves to work without fear of discrimination. ZSL has active equality networks for our staff with lived experience and those who provide active allyship in Race and Culture, Team Pride, Disability Network, and Menopause Network, complemented by our strategic EDI Steering Group.
About Us
We’re ZSL, an international conservation charity. Through our unrivalled animal experts in our two zoos (London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo), the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated conservationists, our purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct. Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives and we’re working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, we are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction.
What do we offer?
At ZSL, we are proud of our approach to employee benefits. Our benefits include:
- Our vision and purpose - you’ll work alongside colleagues who are passionate about science-led conservation, knowing that you will help us to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wildlife going extinct
- Pension scheme - we offer a generous pension scheme with up to 12% contributory pension
- Flexible working – talk to us about your flexible working requirements and we will do everything we can to make sure you work in a way that suits you
- Holidays – 25 days annual leave allowance, plus UK bank holidays Wellbeing – access to a blended programme of wellbeing initiatives, including confidential access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Life assurance – eligible employees will be enrolled in ZSL’s life assurance scheme from their first day
- Complimentary tickets – annual allocation of Whipsnade Zoo and London Zoo tickets, with a 30% discount in online and retail shops
- Cycle2Work - our cycle to work scheme enables you to lease a bicycle
- Season ticket loan - we offer an interest free loan for eligibly London-based employees to buy a season ticket for travel between home and work
- Family friendly policies – we offer enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption packages