Senior Editor, Humanities

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Contribute creative editorial concepts during the project planning phase.

• Conduct research, write, and edit manuscripts with minimal supervision.

• Review and edit all stages of product pages.

• Align state objectives with relevant core-program content.

• Implement state objectives and testing blueprints in evaluating content and vendor work.

• Adhere to established procedures and company policies.

• Ensure all assignments comply with project specifications and deadlines.

• Communicate feedback and performance updates with the supervisor.

• Refer any decisions impacting the budget or schedule to the supervisor while making recommendations.

• Provide precise updates on assignment status.

• Monitor reading levels, content accuracy and relevance, bias-free content, and teachability.

• Write art specifications for artists, topographers, and photo researchers.

• Evaluate sketches and art proofs, assisting in photo selection.

• Assist in overseeing external developers.

• Engage in project planning and contribute creative ideas based on market and customer needs.

• Aid in the development of innovative K-12 digital and print instructional materials.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in curriculum development or creating instructional materials for social studies, with some experience in K-5 curriculum development.

• Project management experience is preferred.

• Teaching experience is strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of educational methodologies and instructional design specifically in social studies.

• Familiarity with English language arts and early literacy is strongly preferred.

• A graduate or undergraduate degree with a major or minor in history, economics, English, education, anthropology, ethnic studies, geography, second language acquisition, or related fields.

• Awareness of contemporary youth, popular culture, and factors influencing youth learning motivation.

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google equivalents.

• Understanding of differentiation strategies, scaffolding for MLL students, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

• Proficient in editing, grammar, and style guides such as the Chicago Manual of Style.

• Knowledge of the production processes for print and digital instructional materials.

• Ability to write, edit, and revise content to meet accuracy, style, grade-level, and market need standards.

• Capacity to translate knowledge of English language arts and literacy into social studies content.

• Proficient in prioritizing, multitasking, meeting deadlines, and maintaining quality.

• Ability to work collaboratively and independently, with minimal supervision, and effectively navigate ambiguity.

• Capability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

• Attention to detail while understanding broader project goals.

• Confidence to engage in meetings and open discussions.

• Willingness to foster teamwork, reduce barriers and conflicts, volunteer for new initiatives, and follow through on commitments.

• Customer-focused mindset when conceptualizing marketable products.

• Proactive in problem-solving to prevent workflow disruptions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible work environment promoting work-life balance.