Job Title: Executive Editor, Literacy
Location: Chicago, IL
Zip Code: 60626

Description:

CTB/McGraw-Hill, headquartered in Monterey, California, is the leading publisher of standardized achievement tests for children and adults across North America

Through online learning and multimedia tools, students of all ages, teachers and professionals are engaged, stimulated and empowered to succeed by McGraw-Hill Education the world over. We're changing the way people learn. McGraw-Hill Education, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, is the largest pre-K through 12th grade publisher in the U.S. and a leading global provider of educational materials and professional information.

Wright Group/McGraw-Hill has an immediate opening for an Executive Editor in the Literacy Department at the downtown Chicago office.

Position Responsibilities

Serve as an active member of the product development team by leading the development of innovative content for literacy-based educational programs.

Manage editorial development of projects to ensure product quality, consistency, and accuracy and adherence to product plan.

Supervise editorial teams and identify training needs to ensure that team members are appropriately trained and debriefed of project responsibilities.

Work with other departments as needed, including production, design, manufacturing, marketing, sales, and other editorial teams, to plan and develop effective schedules, guidelines, and procedures to ensure successful publication.

Execute publishing plans to ensure that products are published on time and within budget

Assess market and help to develop product plans, including identifying market issues, gathering market information, and completing competition studies

Assist Editorial Director in developing and implementing both strategic short-term and long-term publishing plans that are on target with key state and local curriculum standards and assessment

Oversee communications with authors, outside development groups, consultants, and freelance workers to develop product designs that address customer needs

Propose solutions for immediate and long-term project staffing needs and evaluate quality and cost of outside writing/editorial vendors

Maintain a focus on digital technology and incorporate appropriately into publishing process (i.e. K4, InCopy and other e-publishing tools)

Ensure program requirements are aligned with approved Publishing Plan Authorization (PPA) and manage the project P&L to ensure the target Internal Rate of Return is met

Manage financial aspects of assigned programs within established guidelines

Position Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field

7-10 years editorial experience in educational publishing

4 years supervisory experience

Thorough understanding of the publishing process

Thorough understanding of reading curriculum and market

Ability to proactively and creatively solve problems related to program development

Direct experience with planning, scheduling, budgeting, supervising staff and vendors, negotiating

Excellent organizational and communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word and Excel

Classroom teaching experience preferred

Master's degree preferred

Ability to travel up to 20%

The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer.

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