Head of Media

Education changes lives.

But tech hasn't lived up to its promise-yet. At Kognity, we're here to change that.

We blend smart pedagogy with cutting-edge tech to create powerful, engaging learning experiences. Every student, everywhere, deserves the tools to succeed-no matter their background. We're on a mission to make that happen.

Why Kognity is the place to be:

• Educational Innovation - Build AI-first media solutions that make learning measurably better.

• Global Reach - Our platform supports educators and learners in over 120 countries.

• Collaborative Culture - Work with brilliant, kind people who care deeply about what they do.

• Real Growth - From personal development to career progression, we've got your back.
  

What you'll do:

• Lead Kognity's AI-first media strategy and define how cutting-edge tools and workflows shape the future of educational content.
  

• Build and develop a high-performing, future-ready in-house media team with deep expertise in AI, animation, interactive content, and video.
  

• Ensure pedagogical excellence and consistency across all media by setting high standards, applying user insights, and shaping our media styles and governance.
  

• Oversee tools and systems-including DAM, tagging, and retrieval processes-to enable scalable, efficient media production across teams and suppliers.
  

What we're looking for:

• Experience in a leadership role overseeing in-house media functions, with a proven ability to build, mentor, and scale high-performing teams in fast-paced, content-driven environments.
  

• Deep understanding of generative AI in media-across tools like Runway, Midjourney, Sora, and ElevenLabs-and how to leverage them to drive innovation and efficiency.
  

• Strong technical acumen and strategic thinking, with experience designing scalable production workflows, balancing internal vs. external media creation, and managing asset libraries and DAM systems.
  

• A user- and pedagogy-centred mindset combined with clear communication, insight-led decision making, and a bias for continuous improvement.
  

• A collaborative, adaptable leader who can align stakeholders, evolve org design, and embed quality media practices across the business.
  

Our interview process:

Our hiring process is all about you. Show us your skills, tackle real-world challenges, and get a real feel for life at Kognity. Expect case studies, honest conversations, and plenty of chances to shine.

1. Discovery Call - A friendly chat with a Recruiter to explore mutual fit.
   

2. Hiring Manager Hangout - Deep dive into the role and your experience.
   

3. Case Study - Solve a real-world challenge related to our work.
   

4. Values Interview - Explore how you think, act, and grow.
   

5. Leadership Conversation - Discuss big ideas and bold visions.
   

Our Values:

• We maximise progress - We reflect, iterate and deliver on bold strategies.
  

• We take ownership - We act with initiative and responsibility.
  

• We drive customer value - We obsess over real impact.
  

• We are transparent - We share openly and communicate clearly.
  

• We take care of ourselves and each other - Because long-term success needs wellbeing.
  

Benefits

• Flexible working: Work in a way that fits around your personal life.

• Remote working - you're free to work from anywhere in the UK

• A yearly budget to spend on health-related services - gym memberships, exercise classes, etc.

• 30 days of paid vacation every year.

• MacBook, iPhone as work equipment
  

Every qualified person will be evaluated regardless of age, gender, identity, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability status or religion. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive team and welcome people of all backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and abilities.

Deadline for applications: August 11th at 17:00 CET. Our team will personally review every application on this date.

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