TCTrainNet is seeking freelance authors to update interactive learning units

Job Description

TCTrainNet is a product of tcworld GmbH. With TCTrainNet, we offer two English-language online training programs in the field of technical communication, both concluding with tekom certification. To ensure that our products remain up to date, we regularly revise our content. As part of this effort, we are currently seeking two freelance authors to update the interactive learning units on the topics of PDF and Media.

Start Date

Immediately

Scope per Topic

• One Interactive Learning Unit (ILU) of approx. 150 pages
• One quiz
• Four assignments

Required Expertise – PDF

• Electronic documents: Creating and processing PDFs using a content management system, layout software, or Word
• Adobe Acrobat: Adding content (e.g., animations), creating forms
• Digital printing: Preparing documents in editorial systems, layout tools, or Word
• High-quality output: Image handling, font selection, color design, etc.
• Tool selection: Updating content, referencing CCMS, CMS, possibly parsers (doc-as-code approach)
• Archiving with PDF: PDF/A, security and protection features

Required Expertise – Media

• Media formats: Representation (text, image, audio, video, 3D) vs. interactivity (e.g., interactive graphics, simulations). Which formats are best suited for which types of information?
• Media type classification: How to systematically categorize media types and use them as attributes in information systems
• Publication channels and output devices: Overview of media types such as print, web, viewers; requirements for devices such as tablets, headsets, or paper, considering usage environments
• Technological opportunities and limitations: E.g., current capabilities and constraints of VR/AR or hybrid apps
• Media standards and formats: Usage and limitations of common formats (e.g., PDF, HTML5, XML, 3D-PDF, MPEG, web apps) in relation to target platforms and compatibility

General Requirements

• Excellent command of English, as all learning units are written in English
• Knowledge and experience in developing didactically rich content

Please send your application to c.kellerdontospamme@gowaway.tekom.org.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Ms. Keller by email or phone at +49 711 65704-51.