Senior Editor (Secondary Literacy)

SUMMARY

The Senior Editor has extensive knowledge of literature and experience developing materials that satisfy ELA standards. The Senior Editor uses that knowledge and experience to help develop competitive offerings for core programs, including student and teacher editions.

The Senior Editor works with their direct supervisor to ensure that the evolving product meets the objectives of the plan, its budget, and its schedule. They also manage in-house and freelance staff on a limited basis to complete assigned projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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  With limited supervision, writes and edits manuscripts, reviews and edits all page stages of product.

  
  
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  Assume a leading role in development of TOCs, ensuring balance of genres and diversity of authorship.

  
  
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  Develop scope and sequence plans; maintain standards trackers, create correlations, create and maintain glossaries.

  
  
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  Monitor appropriateness of text material as to reading level, content accuracy and currency, freedom of bias, and teachability.

  
  
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  Write and provide art specs for artists and photo-researchers. Participate in evaluation of sketches and choice of photos.

  
  
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  Working with Product Management and Marketing, analyze competition and market trends, and incorporate findings into program.

  
  
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  Oversee work of freelancers and outside developers.

  
  
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  Ensure compliance with state standards and assessments.

  
  
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  Participate, as appropriate, in market research efforts (e.g. prepare sample lessons, conduct phone interviews, attend focus groups, etc.)

  
  
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  Participate in planning assigned projects; make creative suggestions that reflect an understanding of the marketplace and an awareness of customer needs.

  
  
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  Ensure that product responds to customer needs.

  
  

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

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  Minimum 5 years' experience in curriculum development or the development of instructional materials for literacy.

  
  
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  Teaching experience is a plus, but not required.

  
  
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  Must be knowledgeable in educational methodologies and instructional design.

  
  
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  A BA or higher in Literature, with an excellent grasp of concepts and how to teach them.

  
  
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  Expertise in subgenres of literature is a plus: for example, British or American literature, Gothic literature, YA titles and authors.

  
  

Other Skills

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  Proficient user of computers and software programs, including Adobe, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

  
  
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  Exhibits excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  
  
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  Understands the production process for print and digital instructional materials.

  
  
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  Demonstrates ability to write original content, and to edit and rewrite content generated by others, to meet standards of accuracy, style, grade level, and market need.

  
  
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  Able to create and deliver content in a format suitable for digital products.

  
  
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  Promotes a sense of teamwork and works to reduce team barriers and conflicts.

  
  
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  Able to respond quickly in an environment of changing priorities. Must be able to set relevant priorities on a daily basis and meet deadlines.

  
  
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  Commands work habits that are highly productive, working efficiently to develop quality content.

  
  
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  Must be strategic and efficient in planning and executing to ensure consistent on-time delivery of product.

  
  
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  Must be able to utilize constructive feedback to refine skills and reduce mistakes.

  
  
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  Must display a "customer focus" in working with teams to conceptualize marketable product.

  
  
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  Knows how to translate knowledge of literacy and literacy teaching into formats that meet customer needs.

  
  
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  Proactive in anticipating, evaluating, and solving for issues to avoid disruptions in workflow.

  
  
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  Displays self-confidence in actively participating in meetings and open forums.