Assistant/Associate Editor Job at Schoolwide, Inc.
Schoolwide, Inc., a national educational services provider, is seeking an experienced contract editor to work on our educational products for both digital and print use. Reporting to the Executive Editor, the Assistant/Associate Editor will work on or manage a variety of editorial projects, primarily curriculum but some marketing. They will work with educators on content development, with designers on layout and production, and provide the Executive Editor additional support as needed. (Remote)
Qualifications:
- At least 3 years of experience editing curriculum and other educational materials for K–8, especially with a focus on literacy.
- Strong language skills: proficiency with writing and rules of English grammar, understanding of student and teacher audiences.
- Comfortable following directions and working independently to complete and track projects of various sizes.
- Skill in understanding the interaction of educational content with layout t and design, including ensuring consistency of format across projects (e.g., lessons, teaching resources, sections of a catalog)
- Extremely precise attention to text edits required; must be able to provide clear instructions for layout editor and carefully apply grammatical and format edits.
- Able to turn over work quickly, work on overlapping deadlines, and pivot; accessible
- Communicative and quick to ask questions when clarification is needed. Self-starter.
- Quick learner with technology; work will involve both print and a digital platform.
- Able to work approximately 20–30 hours per week; potential for full-time position; available to respond promptly during business hours of 9-5 EST, M-F.
Not required but a plus:
- Knowledge of Adobe InDesign.
- Content management system experience.
Please submit a resume and a cover letter that indicates the precise experience that speaks to the qualifications detailed above. This position is 100% remote, within the continental US only.
Pay is $25–$35 an hour, depending on experience.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Self-determined schedule
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Experience:
- educational publishing: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote
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