Manager, Education Content and Development, Scotia iTRADE - Toronto, ON (12 month contract)

Requisition ID: 276361

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Purpose of Job

To create, lead, and deliver highly engaging, visually compelling video content that powers the Scotia iTRADE investor education strategy across multiple digital platforms.

This role leads the development of original, short-form video content for YouTube, Reels, tutorials, and campaigns – helping drive brand visibility, client engagement, and broader adoption of educational resources for self-directed investors.

As a key member of the education team, the Designer works autonomously and in close collaboration with subject matter experts, instructors, and business stakeholders to translate strategic learning objectives into best-in-class visual content. This includes owning the full production lifecycle – from concept and scripting support to filming, editing, motion graphics, and delivery – while upholding brand, accessibility, and regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong editorial judgment, proven technical skills, and a creative mindset – confident leading production with minimal oversight, while also contributing to the long-term vision and innovation of iTRADE’s investor education ecosystem.

Major Accountabilities

Lead Video Production & Editorial Ownership

• Lead the end-to-end production of original, high-impact short-form videos for investor education (YouTube, Reels, tutorials, explainers).
• Manage all aspects of production independently: pre-production planning, lighting/audio setup, filming, editing, and motion graphics.
• Elevate storytelling with animation, pacing, and design that supports key education goals.
• Deliver polished, platform-optimized video content aligned to iTRADE’s brand standards.
• Optimize content for accessibility and cross-platform publishing (captioning, readability, tone, clarity).

Strategic Content Development & Collaboration

• Provide creative direction and recommendations on content formats and delivery styles for investor learning paths.
• Contribute original ideas to new content series, campaigns, and education initiatives across channels.
• Collaborate with internal teams and guest experts to ensure content is timely, relevant, and aligned with investor needs.
• Stay current on best practices in educational video production, social-first video formats, and emerging tools.
• Experiment with new formats and storytelling techniques to engage evolving investor audiences (younger segments, mobile-first users).
• Lead content repurposing and platform optimization efforts to maximize reach and impact
• Collaborate with marketing and social teams to align video content with broader campaigns
• Develop video content from ideation to creation for internal and/or external use to help grow iTRADE on demand video/digital content

Project & Production Management

• Manage video projects from concept to delivery under tight timelines with minimal direction.
• Own technical aspects of production (lighting, sound, video quality)
• Maintain and evolve an efficient video production workflow, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Ensure all produced content is compliant with relevant regulatory, legal, and accessibility standards.

Contribute to the effective functioning of Scotia iTRADE by

• Work closely with Manager, Client Education and effectively collaborate with internal iTRADE teams and Scotiabak to deliver a cohesive, consistent, and a ‘best in class’ education experience for clients.
• Supporting the strategic goal of delivering a "best in class" investor education experience through high-quality video content.
• Contributing creative ideas and content approaches to drive engagement and impact.
• Demonstrating flexibility and ownership in delivering education priorities.
• Developing and executing a meaningful Employee Development Plan.

Education / Work Experience / Designations

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a video designer, editor, or technical producer in a content, media, or creative services role.
• Experience working across the full video production cycle, including camera operation and editing.
• Courses and certifications in video editing software like Adobe Creative Suite are highly valuable; including Premiere Pro, Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, Animate, and Audition.
• Ability to plan, film, edit (Adobe Creative Suite), schedule, and publish daily content across various social platforms – such as YouTube, Instagram, or TikTok.
• Strong portfolio of short-form video content (YouTube, Reels, social-first education or marketing) with familiarity of designs to deliver educational concepts and creating video content to drive learning outcomes.
• Support the design and execution of integrated media strategies, working collaboratively with partners, digital content teams, Marketing, as well as control partners in legal, privacy and compliance.
• Prior knowledge of financial markets, online investing, the self0directed space and investor education is an asset.

Additional Candidate Requirements

A proven track record of delivering results through a collaborative, inclusive style and process that respects all partners and their respective roles and interests, and builds the lines of communication and understanding throughout all initiatives.

Ability to manage multiple video projects in parallel and meet deadlines.

Strong interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, attention to detail and follow-through skills

Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and adaptable to evolving project requirements.

French language fluency is an asset.

Application requirement: After applying online, please send your portfolio (either as an attachment or as a URL link) to [email protected].

When submitting your portfolio, please include your Scotiabank application ID and full name in the email subject line.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know.

If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.