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About The Job
Position Purpose
Work with the Director/Executive Content Developer and Senior/Supervising Content Developer to contribute to the development phase of new supplemental or ancillary product.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Coordinate with editors, vendors and freelance writers in developing content for teachers, students and families, in both print and digital formats, to ensure that content guidelines are observed
- Review, edit, and approve manuscript and production stages, working directly with copyeditors, graphic designers, and photo researchers
- Incorporate feedback as requested (based on defined review stages) from Professional Development, Sales and Marketing, Editorial management and outside reviewers and SMEs/consultants
- Develop and maintain writing and editing guidelines
- Request and review vendor and writer samples and provide vendor feedback as necessary to ensure quality control
- Attend regularly scheduled status meetings with Executive Content Developer or Senior/Supervising Content Developer to report on workflow and content issues
- Create or update Product Library documentation and product metadata as requested
- Communicate with Sales and Marketing to support the development of sales support tools
- Complete Product Data Management entry based on defined workflow milestones
- Read professional journals to increase market and pedagogical knowledge
- Attend department and weekly product status meetings
- Complete time tracking documentation on a weekly basis
- Aid in the QA of new digital products
Job Requirements/Skills And Experience
- 5+ years of experience developing literacy materials for an educational publisher
- B.A. in English, education, or a related field (M.A. a plus)
- Superior writing, editing and project management skills
- Current knowledge of language, literacy and educational standards, expectations and requirements
- Intermediate-Advanced proficiency, MS Office
- Basic proficiency, Adobe Creative Suite is preferred
- Comfortable juggling several projects concurrently
- Able to work collaboratively with other departments (e.g., design and marketing)
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Teaching experience is a plus
- Knowledge of Foundational Skills Development and Phonics is a plus
Benefits
BENCHMARK EDUCATION BENEFITS OVERVIEW
- Health Insurance – Dental & Vision Insurance – Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance – Wellness Programs – 401K
- Paid Vacation – Paid Holidays – Paid Sick Days
- Employee Referral Bonus
Company Culture, Perks & Discounts
- Flex work schedule – Commuter Benefits – Paid Parking
- Company Outings – Free Snacks – Catered Lunches/Events
- Game Room – Pet Friendly – Holiday Events
- Happy Hours – Paid Technology – Sports Leagues
- Art Exhibitions – Off-site Work Program*
Professional Development
- Education Scholarship Fund – Cross Functional Training
- Job Training & Conferences – Paid Internships
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