Position Purpose:
Responsible for providing editorial support to the Editorial department in a variety of capacities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Assist with daily operations of the editorial department
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Apply to outside publishers for reprint rights and routes print and e-book corrections
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Revise and edit manuscript under the direction of an editor
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Prepare manuscript files for production
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Enter and update information in the product database
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Conduct research and fact check
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Aid in the development of new print products, including student books, teacher’s materials, and assessments
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Aid in the development of new digital products, including eBooks, audio, animation, and online assessments
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Prepare content for digital conversion
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Review and evaluate the quality of digital products and report issues
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Track progress of projects to ensure that they are on schedule
Job Requirements/Skills and Experience:
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Must be able to be in our New Rochelle, NY office 4-5 days a week.
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B.A. in Literature, Literacy, bilingual education, or a related field
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Superior writing, editing in English
- Organizational skills
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Strong interest in educational content for pre-K, K-8 students
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Comfortable juggling several projects concurrently
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Able to work well as part of a team
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Keen interest in instructional technology and digital media
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Ability to learn new software quickly
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Excellent communication skills in both English and Spanish
Salary Range: $45,000 - $50,000
- The base salary range represents the low and high end of the expected salary range for the position. The base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors such as geographic location, experience, education, and skill level.
