Sr Editor

Sr Editor - Are you ready to make a difference?

School Specialty is dedicated to transforming education for the better. Our success is fueled by a team of passionate innovators who are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of students. Are you ready to make an impact?

Job Summary: This position is responsible for developing marketable products that reflect our company philosophy. Supervise and process the product through all editorial stages. Oversee freelance editorial staff and the daily implementation of complex projects. Assist in the planning, development, and production of Products.

Work Location: This is a work-from-home role.

Compensation Information: Annual salary range of $72K-$85K with a defined annual incentive plan.

What you’ll do

·   Read and evaluate all manuscript.

·   Hire and supervise authors, editors, designers, and/or developers.

·   Monitor content of written material to ensure accuracy, consistency with specifications and adherence to relevant state guidelines/market trends.

·   Hire and supervise freelance artists and photographers, as needed.

·   Oversee the development of art/photo specs.

·   Set up photography sessions and supervise models and photographers, as needed.

·   Coordinate the development of other printed materials.

·   Oversee testing of activities and review new and existing materials during editorial processes, as needed.

·   Maintains safe and healthful working conditions within stewardship by ensuring all associates comply with company safety policies and procedures.

What we expect you to bring to the table

·   Substantial editing experience including significant interaction with authors.

·   Excellent writing and editing skills; sensitivity to language.

·   Interest in teaching and education in general, or experience in teaching on the elementary level.

·   Proficient in Microsoft Word including online editing.

·   Ability to juggle multiple projects.

·   Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.

·   Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, and graphs).

·   Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Minimum Required Qualifications

·   Five to seven years educational publishing experience

Education and/or Certifications Required

·   Bachelor's degree (BA) in science from four-year college or university.

Travel Requirements

·   Rarely required.

Benefits Package: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental & Vision (effective day 1) basic life insurance, disability coverage, PAID parental leave, wellness programs, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401k, Educational Reimbursement, UNLIMITED paid time off and so much more! 

We’re determined to positively impact the future, one child at a time.

If you share our passion, we need to talk.

Just imagine what we could do together.

Physical and Mental Demands

·   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, hear, use hands to type data, use a personal computer and telephone. Specific vision abilities required in this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·   Mental demands include multi-tasking, decision making, problem solving, comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, and synthesizing data.

Safety Information

·   At School Specialty, safety is every employee’s first responsibility.  We expect our employees to adhere to all safety practices, have the moral courage to stop other individuals from performing unsafe acts, and immediately report unsafe conditions.

Additional Information

·   The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

·   School Specialty, LLC. is a Drug-Free Workplace. All applicants are subject to a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment.

·   EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled

·   If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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Job Grade: 012

Requires 5–7 years of educational publishing experience, a bachelor's degree in science, substantial editing experience, strong writing skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Word.

Key Responsibilities

• evaluating manuscripts
• supervising freelancers
• coordinating materials

Skills & Tools

Microsoft Word

Job Details

• Category: Product Management
• Seniority: Senior Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — Concord, New Hampshire, United States
• Salary: USD 72,000 – 85,000 / year
• Languages: English

Benefits

• 401k matching
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement plan
• Generous parental leave

About School Specialty, LLC

An educational products company creating resources and materials to support student learning. — Industry: Retail and Wholesale