This is a contract role through Magnit for Consumers Energy in Jackson, Michigan. 

Job Overview:

We are seeking an Instructional Designer with strong foundational ID skills and hands-on video production experience to support training across a utility's environment. This role is ideal for an early-career instructional designer (2–3 years of experience) who is equally comfortable designing learning experiences and getting behind the camera to produce engaging, high-quality video-based training.

You will design, develop, and maintain learning solutions that support operational, technical, safety, and customer-focused training, with a strong emphasis on video as a key delivery method.

This position is for a videographer. This person should also be a typical Instructional Designer as well.  End to end development, pre-production, write scripts storyboard, scene setup, design on what will happen in the video.  Set up camera, do recording, act as a director for the talent, actual filming of the video.  Must be able to edit adobe premiere pro, or other video editing tools.  Work with audio aspects to sinking video to audio, ability to record narration and in cooperate into video, simple animation entering text boxes.  Articulate 360, Storyline, Microsoft Office Suite, Power Point, Word, Excel. 

This role is remote in Michigan, but consultant will be required to go onsite presence for video shoots. 

Core Instructional Design Skills:

• Apply instructional design principles and adult learning theory to create effective, engaging learning solutions
• Partner with subject matter experts (SMEs) to analyze learning needs and translate complex utility concepts into clear, learner-centered content
• Design and develop training deliverables, including:
  • Instructor-led and virtual instructor-led training (ILT/VILT)
  • E-learning modules
  • Microlearning assets
  • Video-based learning solutions
• Create storyboards, scripts, and learning outlines aligned to performance objectives
• Maintain and update existing learning materials to ensure accuracy, consistency, and relevance
• Ensure learning solutions meet accessibility, usability, and quality standards

Video Production (Pre‑Production, Production & Post‑Production):

• Lead video pre-production activities, including:
  • Writing video scripts and interview questions
  • Creating shot lists and production plans
  • Coordinating schedules, locations, and SMEs
• Set up and conduct video shoots, including:
  • Camera, lighting, and basic audio setup
  • Coaching on-screen participants as needed
• Perform post-production editing, including:
  • Syncing audio and video
  • Trimming and cutting footage
  • Adding titles, lower thirds, callouts, and simple animated elements
  • Incorporating graphics, screen recordings, or motion elements as appropriate
• Optimize videos for different delivery platforms (LMS, intranet, mobile, etc.)
• Follow brand, style, and quality standards for all video assets

Education:

• 2–4 years of experience in instructional design, learning development, or a related field
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Learning Technologies, Communications, or a related discipline. 
• Equivalent experience will be considered over formal degree.

Requirements:

• Working knowledge of instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE or similar)
• Experience developing learning content for adult learners in a corporate or technical environment
• Hands-on experience with video production and editing

Toolkit:

• Instructional design and development tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline/Rise, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar)
• Video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Camtasia, or similar)
• Basic understanding of:
  • Camera operation
  • Lighting fundamentals
  • Audio recording best practices
• Experience integrating video into Vimeo, e-learning, or blended learning solutions

Required for Consideration:

A portfolio or selection of work samples showcasing video examples, e-Learning, and other training-based materials.

Hourly Pay Rate Range (dependent on location, experience, expectation):

• The pay range that Magnit reasonably expects to pay for this position is: $23.57- $31.43/hour W-2.
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K (provided minimum eligibility hours are met).

All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.