Editor K-12
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Job Location:
Tinley Park, IL - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 61000 - 73000
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Editor K-12
Hybrid
GoodheartWillcox Publisher is an employeeowned company and a recognized leader in Career and Technical Education. We are seeking an Editor who will work closely with authors to develop highquality marketleading instructional materials. This role involves taking full ownership of assigned projects including the development of core text supplements and all supporting resources. The ideal candidate has experience in the K12 market preferably in health education science or related fields and brings a strong customerfocused approach to editorial work. This position will follow a hybrid schedule working a minimum of one day per week in our Tinley Park Illinois office.
Our compensation is market based and takes into account a variety of factors including the candidates skill set experience level internal equity and location. For this position we anticipate the starting salary falling between $61000 and $73000 per addition the company makes a 10% contribution to the Employee Stock Ownership Plan and a 4% matching contribution to the 401(k).
What youll do:
- Implementgrade-appropriate development plansfor coretextandsupplementalproductsdelivered inprintanddigitalformats.
- Developmentally editor restructurecontent to improve flow and clarity.
- Editwith exceptional accuracytocorrect grammar punctuation and spelling errors;achieve targeted reading level; and produce clean manuscriptfor production.
- Researchandverify accuracy of content and write manuscriptas neededfor print and digital texts and supplements.
- Implementprogrammaticinstructional designs and pedagogical systems that are gradeappropriate withparticular emphasis onscaffolding acrossgrade levels.
- Collaborate effectivelywith authors team membersandcrossfunctionalstakeholdersto successfully manage new products/revisionsthrough all stages of the publishing process.
- Managepublishing and author schedulesand progress of developmentmilestonesto ensuretimelyeditorial delivery as planned.
- Facilitate and executeall stagesof development editingand productionpreparation.
- Find and choose qualified reviewers. Work with reviewers to ensure accuracy and appropriateness ofprogram materialsfor targetaudience.
What youll bring:
- in EnglishEducationPublishing Studies or Journalism is a plus.
- Minimumfouryears of experience editing working with educational content development instructional design.
- Teaching experience or college coursework in educational instruction or design is a plus.
- Understanding ofstatenationalor certification-based educationalstandards as well as experience correlating and editing educational materials to those standards.
- Interest experience or aptitude inK-12health andhealth sciences is a plus.
- Excellent knowledge of basicEnglishlanguage skills needed to perform editing tasks specifically sufficient grammar and usage skills to edit manuscript and create text copy at a level acceptable to Goodheart-Willcox publishing standards.
- Proficiency in basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Word Track Changesand Windows.
- Ability to conduct training sessions deliver reports or presentations off-site if necessary.
What we offer:
Goodheart-Willcox Publisher is an employee-owned company driven by our missionWe Build Careers.G-W has spent over a century building a culture that we are proud of and is centered around our Core Values ofDo the Right Thing Can-do Attitude Roll Up Your Sleeves Always Improving and Collaborative Spirit. When you join our team you will experience an environment of collaboration empowerment and respect.
G-W prioritizes the health and well-being of our employees by offering carefully selected benefits and retirement options. Check out some of our generous benefits highlighted below:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan a retirement plan that is 100% company funded
- 401(k) with a company match
- 3 Medical plan options
- 2 Dental plan options
- Vision plan
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Wellbeing Programs
- Cariloop a Caregiver Concierge
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Social Activities and Events
Goodheart-Willcox Publisher provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status ancestry and marital status and other protected classes in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
In addition Goodheart-Willcox Publisher complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination of employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfers leave of absence compensation and training.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US. We do not sponsor applicants for work visas.
About Company
Explore a wide range of digital and print resources that build skills for life. G-W provides innovative solutions for Career and Technical Education plus Health and Physical Education.
