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.
Discovery Call – A friendly chat with a Recruiter to explore mutual fit.
Hiring Manager Hangout – Deep dive into the role and your experience.
Case Study – Solve a real-world challenge related to our work.
Values Interview – Explore how you think, act, and grow.
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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