Senior Managing Editor

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the editorial quality, consistency, and production of educational curricula and related materials for both print and online products.

• Lead a team of copyeditors, proofreaders, content engineers, and rights & permissions specialists to ensure the delivery of high-quality materials for Lexia’s professional learning and literacy instruction offerings.

• Coordinate resources, workflows, schedules, budgets, releases, and deliverables with cross-functional teams.

• Establish editorial and production processes, anticipate risks, devise solutions, and ensure all content adheres to style, accessibility, and quality standards.

• Manage contract work, including sourcing, budgets, contracts, and invoicing.

• Participate in SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) planning and associated ceremonies.

• Actively monitor progress, identify issues, and collaboratively develop solutions for all ongoing projects.

• Stay updated on accessibility and technical requirements to ensure materials fulfill customer needs and technical specifications.

• Manage reprint corrections and online change documents, coordinating efforts with Curriculum, Design, Production, and Content Engineering teams, as well as external vendors and printers.

• Ensure staff are trained on new technologies, including AI tools and software, to enhance efficiency.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Publishing, or a related field.

• 8 years of editorial experience in the field of educational publishing.

• 5 years of experience managing large, multi-faceted projects, complex workflows, and interdisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.

• 5 years of experience overseeing contractors, budgets, workflows, and timelines.

• Strong multitasking and problem-solving abilities, with a proven track record of effective collaboration across multiple departments.

• Excellent organizational, management, and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Adobe Acrobat.

• Proficiency with project management and software development tools such as Monday.com, Microsoft Project, JIRA, and Confluence.

• Experience with content management systems, digital asset management systems, and related integrated workflows.

• Experience in integrating AI tools and publishing workflows to streamline processes and enhance efficiencies.

• Familiarity with all phases of the editorial and publishing process.

• Knowledge of print and digital media processes.

• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and frameworks, such as SAFe, is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote First Work Environment.

• Reimbursement to assist with setting up your home or remote office.

• Health insurance.

• 401(k) matching.

• Flexible working hours.

• Paid time off.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Equal Opportunity Employer.