About KnowBe4

KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, is used by tens of thousands of organizations around the globe. KnowBe4 enables organizations to manage the ongoing problem of social engineering by helping them train employees to make smarter security decisions, every day.

Fortune has ranked us as a best place to work for women, for millennials, and in technology for four years in a row! We have been certified as a "Great Place To Work" in 8 countries, plus we've earned numerous other prestigious awards, including Glassdoor's Best Places To Work.

Our team values radical transparency, extreme ownership, and continuous professional development in a welcoming workplace that encourages all employees to be themselves. Whether working remotely or in-person, we strive to make every day fun and engaging; from team lunches to trivia competitions to local outings, there is always something exciting happening at KnowBe4.

To learn more about our team and office culture in York, England (UK), visit the following links. 
Careers Page: https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/locations/york
Glassdoor: https://www.glassdoor.com/Location/KnowBe4-York-Location-EI_IE969384.0,7_IL.8,12_IC3297365.htm
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/knowbe4/life/uk/

Twist & Shout Communications (a KnowBe4 company) is an award winning team that creates uniquely entertaining, highly engaging security awareness films and learning content. The T&S team is looking to hire a Writer/Instructional Designer who is responsible for providing content for both production and marketing purposes, developing creative storylines and bringing stories to life through script/storyboard writing. This position will also help write quizzes, knowledge checks, as well as games that can be included in learning assets to support the security awareness and compliance culture.

Responsibilities:

• Work as part of the Twist & Shout team to develop storyline and series ideas to be suitable for production,  including writing or adapting a story into treatments and scripts, conceptualizing games and training content, and conducting research into particular locations, occupations, or ideas. 
• Be abreast of the latest learning science and technology as it applies to highly engaging learning activities. 
• Conform to and abide by standards set for by KnowBe4 executive leadership and Quality Assurance (Q/A) department
• Review writers’ work and provide instruction and direction regarding changes, additions, and corrections.
• Work with producers and editors to rewrite, combine, and polish draft scripts, ensure all script notes are addressed, and prepare scripts for production.
• Draft clear marketing content to promote Twist & Shout content 
• Research industry awards and enter Twist & Shout content.
• Generate creative ideas and storyline concepts of the highest quality consistent with Twist & Shout standards
• Assist in project management and time tracking.
• Take an active role in creating and supporting content that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive as outlined in the KnowBe4 DEI statement. 
• Ensure content is Web Content Accessible Guidelines (WCAG 2.0) compliant so that our content is accessible to all users.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in  Content Production or related field
• A minimum of 5 years of proven work experience in  content creation (specifically for marketing, social media, and video content).
• Writing and language skills for public consumption 
• Familiarity with the use of social media platforms in a corporate environment. 
• Experience with Gmail and Google Docs
• Experience with MS Office (Word and Excel)
• Experience with web browsers (Chrome, Internet Explorer, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communications

Our Fantastic Benefits

We offer company-wide monthly bonuses, employee referral bonuses, 401k matching (US), fully paid medical insurance (US), open/generous paid time off (length varies by country), parental leave (length varies by country), adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, certification reimbursement, certification completion bonuses, gym benefits, and a relaxed dress code - all in a modern, high-tech, and fun work environment. For more details about our benefits, visit www.knowbe4.com/careers/benefits.

Note: An applicant assessment and background check may be part of your hiring procedure.

Individuals seeking employment at KnowBe4 are considered without prejudice to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please visit www.knowbe4.com/careers/request-accommodation.

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