Description
Karya’s mission is to leverage the AI revolution to create dignified earning and learning opportunities for low-income communities across the world. In India, our smartphone-based digital work platform has enabled over 120,000 people to build language datasets and evaluate AI models while earning fair wages. With pilots in Kenya and Ethiopia and partnerships with leading AI labs, we are advancing language technologies for underrepresented communities. By combining dignified digital work with frontier AI innovation, Karya hopes to build a new AI economy that is equitable, inclusive, and community-driven.
About the Role
Karya is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Content Developer to join the Karya Learn Team. In this role, you will translate instructional blueprints into clear, engaging, and accessible learning materials designed for adult learners with varying literacy and digital skill levels.
You will work closely with the Instructional Designer and Head of Learning to bring learning modules to life—writing scripts, exercises, and assessments that make digital skilling intuitive and motivating. The ideal candidate has strong writing and editing skills, an eye for storytelling, and a passion for making learning simple, inclusive, and mobile-first.
Location & Reporting
This is a hybrid role based in Bengaluru. Candidates must be based in or willing to relocate to Bengaluru.
This role reports to the Associate Head of Learning and works closely with the Instructional Designer and design team
Key Responsibilities
- Develop engaging learning content, scripts, and copy based on the instructional design framework provided by the Learn Team.
- Write clear and concise learner-facing text (video narration, quizzes, reflection prompts, activity instructions, and feedback).
- Adapt complex or technical concepts into easy-to-understand language suitable for low-literacy and first-time digital users.
- Collaborate with the Instructional Designer, Head of Learning, and design team to ensure content is visually and pedagogically aligned.
- Support the creation of assessments, microlearning units, and multimedia-based learning experiences.
- Participate in pilot testing and revise content based on learner feedback and data insights.
- Maintain version control and documentation for all learning assets.
- Contribute creative ideas for improving learner engagement and storytelling across the curriculum.
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Education, Communication, Journalism, or a related field.
- 2–3 years of experience in learning content development, or instructional material creation.
- Prior experience in edtech or workforce skilling organisations preferred.
Skills & Competencies:
This role requires a strong mix of creative content thinking and assertive project management skills. Please only apply if you have experience across both.
Content Design & Development
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with attention to tone and learner empathy.
- Ability to simplify complex ideas and write for diverse learner audiences.
- Familiarity with learning design principles and adult learning approaches.
- Comfort working on mobile-first or digital learning products.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple content projects simultaneously.
- Develop engaging learning content, scripts, and copy aligned with instructional design frameworks.
- Simplify complex concepts for low-literacy and first-time digital learners.
- Maintain content documentation, version control, and quality standards across learning assets.
Project Management & Stakeholder Management
- Own Learn content projects end-to-end, from 0-to-1 creation through deployment and iteration.
- Manage timelines, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables across multiple concurrent projects.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution and timely delivery.
- Drive stakeholder reviews, consolidate feedback, and manage revisions efficiently.
- Identify risks and dependencies early, communicating clear actions and solutions.
- Align stakeholders on objectives, content, design, requirements, and launch timelines.
- Maintain project trackers, documentation, version control, and clear communication.
- Track post-deployment feedback and coordinate improvements for successful learner outcomes.
Desirable:
- Basic familiarity with video scripting, voiceover writing, or multimedia content creation.
- Familiarity with authoring and multimedia tools such as Articulate 360, Rise, Camtasia, Vyond used for developing digital learning content.
- Understanding of AI-related skills (e.g., data labeling, annotation, transcription).
- Exposure to localization, translation, or multilingual content adaptation.
Factors for Success at Karya
- Deep commitment to equity, inclusion, and learner empowerment.
- Curiosity and creativity in designing content that feels intuitive and human-centered.
- Empathy for underserved users and sensitivity to their learning contexts.
- Proactive, collaborative, and open to feedback in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
What We Offer
- Flexible leave and vacation policy
- Hybrid work options
- Insurance as per industry standards
- Access to leaders in technology and social impact sectors
- A chance to contribute meaningfully to AI, digital equity, and rural development
Karya celebrates diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status.
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