Content Coordinator (Editorial Assistant)

At Nelson weve been shaping the future of education for children and youth across Canada for over 110 the countrys largest K12 education content provider we remain dedicated to our legacy of looking forward paving the way in creating boundless accessible and engaging learning experiences for all.

Our innovative solutions including Edwin our digital learning platform provide curriculumaligned content that support diverse learning styles while fostering critical thinking creativity and lifelong learning. We listen intently to the unique needs of educators students and administrators everywhere and continuously evolve what we do and build to improve their lives daily.

When were searching for individuals to join our team we look for bold innovative team players with a passion for education and making a positive difference in our communities. If this sounds like you we want to hear from you! Apply to join our team today. Lets Create Possible one learner at a time.

About the Role

Nelson Education is looking for a Content Coordinator to join our team. Reporting to the Senior Manager Content Management you will work within a team environment to provide editorial support to Publishers and Project Managers. You will assume increasing levels of responsibility for the development of selected core and supplementary projects.

Key Accountabilities

• Coordinate the marketdriven review of proposals and draft manuscripts for groundup and revised educational materials.

• Provide editorial assistance to Project Managers Publishers and other team members who are both inhouse and freelance.

• Help prepare manuscripts for production by tagging incorporating reviewer feedback and editorial changes completing metadata sheets preparing asset logs and art manuscripts and PDF markup as required.

• Foster effective and efficient communication with internal and external colleagues and customers.

• Postsecondary degree

• Certificate/degree from college or university publishing program an asset

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Detailoriented organized and motivated individual with good problemsolving skills and strong customer service focus

• Superior time management skills flexibility to shift between tasks easily and demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize workload.

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook Teams Word Excel and Adobe Acrobat; Experience with SmartSheet and JIRA an asset; Ability to quickly learn new technology.

• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to change and thrives on learning new technology and skills including a willingness to accept feedback to improve and hone editorial skills.

• Effective interpersonal skills to foster and maintain good working relationships among internal and external customers.

• Experience in K12 or the education industry is considered an asset.

What We Offer

At Nelson we believe in taking care of our people.

Your wellbeing growth and worklife balance matter to us which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support youprofessionally and personally.

The below benefits apply to this temporary contract position:

• Hybrid work model (2days/week inoffice in North York 3days/week WFH)
• Flexible working hours (MF)
• Access to LinkedIn Learning for continuous skill growth
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential support spanning from mental health services to financial counselling and many things inbetween.
• This is a 12month contract position with the opportunity to become a fulltime role based on performance and needs of the business.
  

Dont have 100% of the above qualifications Do you still think Nelson is a great fit for you We encourage you to apply anyway!

Our EDI Statement

Nelsonteaches the world by learning from everyone in it.

We are committed to fostering an equitable diverse and inclusive workplace environment. This is an integral part of our companys culture and mission that aligns with our four key pillars of Employee Diversity Developing Authentic and Accurate Content Amplifying External Voices and Supporting the Local Community and Beyond.

We believein the power of education and our ability to impact social change. Truth honesty integrity and respect guide our decisions and actions in the development of learning solutions that empower success for all educators and learners.

We valuea respectful inclusive and safe workplace that nurtures belonging and represents many different cultures backgrounds perspectives and opinions. Everyone is free to be who they are.

We fosterand continue to build relationships that are equitable diverse and inclusive with existing and future partners in education.

We committo holding ourselves accountable by creating measurable short and longterm goals that place equity diversity and inclusion at the core of what we do in our resources the workplace the educational community and in the larger society.

We striveto build an inclusive world for everyone. We are stronger together.

Our Commitment

Nelson is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Inclusion Equity and Diversity. As part of this commitment we do not discriminate on the basis of age race sex gender gender identity colour religion national origin sexual orientation marital status citizenship veteran status or disability status.

Should you require any accommodation during our recruitment and selection process please reach out to.