Training and Development Specialist

This is a Full Time Job

DESCRIPTION:
Insomniac - Training & Development Specialist

THE ROLE
The Training & Development Specialist is responsible for designing, facilitating, and administering learning and development initiatives that support employee growth, engagement, and organizational performance. This role builds engaging learning experiences and facilitates training programs that are delivered effectively and consistently. This is a fully in-office position and required to be in the Calabasas, CA office 5 days per week and travel to various office and event locations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Training Design & Facilitation
• Design and deliver training programs on topics such as onboarding, professional skills, leadership, compliance, and role-specific development
• Develop engaging learning content including workshops, guides, e-learning modules, and resources tailored for entertainment industry needs
• Create interactive e-learning modules using various instructional design tools to support scalable learning delivery
• Facilitate in-person and virtual training sessions for employees at a variety of levels

Training Administration
• Utilize and maintain Learning Management System (LMS) for course setup, enrollment, tracking, reporting, and compliance requirements
• Maintain training schedules, materials, and documentation
• Monitor and track employee participation and completion rates and compliance deadlines

Evaluation & Continuous Improvement
• Evaluate training effectiveness through feedback surveys, assessments, knowledge checks, and performance outcomes
• Leverage LMS analytics and e-learning data to measure engagement, knowledge and retention, and ROI
• Make recommendations for improvements to content, delivery methods, and program structure
• Stay current with training and development best practices, tools, and trends within entertainment and creative industries

Collaboration & Vendor Management
• Coordinate with external trainers, vendors, and consultants to deliver specialized training when necessary
• Build strong cross-functional relationships to ensure programs meet the needs of different business units
• Train and provide support in onboarding team members, clients, vendors, and partners when needed
• Manage vendor-created e-learning content to ensure quality and alignment with company standards
• All other projects and initiatives as identified

QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Education, Organizational Development, or related field (Master's a plus)
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in training design, facilitation, and administration
• Hands-on experience designing and publishing e-learning modules in platforms such as Articulate, Workday, and Airtable is required
• Creative problem-solving mindset; able to thrive in a fast-paced, entertainment-driven environment
• Experience with LMS administration and reporting, including SCORM/xAPI content management
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills with the ability to adapt to diverse audiences
• Proficiency in instructional design and creative tools, including:
• Articulate, Captivate, Canva (e-learning & instructional design)
• Photoshop, Illustrator (graphic design for training assets)
• Microsoft PowerPoint (advanced presentation development)
• Excellent project management, communication, and organizational skills
• Familiarity with evaluating training ROI and aligning programs with business outcomes

WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Must be willing to travel to work during holidays, evening, and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines
• Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels and drastic temperature climates while working on-site at various event locations
• Must be able to work in open concept office space

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.