Job Title: Executive Editor - Science
Location: Columbus, OH
Zip Code: 43201

Description:

The McGraw-Hill Companies is driving the education, financial services, and business information markets through leading brands such as McGraw-Hill Education, Standard & Poor's and BusinessWeek.

McGraw-Hill Education addresses virtually every aspect of the education market from Pre-K through professional learning. Using traditional materials, online learning and multimedia tools, we empower the growth of teachers, professionals and students of all ages. Our technical innovations are changing the way people learn, with e-books, online tutoring, customized course websites and subscription services. We are also a leading provider of reference and trade publishing for the medical, business, engineering and other professions.

The Schools Solutions Group of McGraw-Hill Education has an immediate opening for an Executive Editor in our Science Department in Columbus, OH.

Responsibilities:

Identify market needs and propose new product ideas, as they relate to Science, in collaboration with editorial management, outside consultants, authors, sales, marketing, design, production, and outside developers.

As part of department management team, develop science programs that meet current and future marketing needs and address customer needs (teachers, administrators, students, and parents).

Review product content to ensure that it meets guidelines and specifications.

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 trained appropriately and debriefed of project responsibilities.

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

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree with a major in a science or science education

5-8 years of editorial experience in educational publishing

2-4 years experience managing teams, schedules, and budgets

Ability to solve proactively and creatively problems related to program development

Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), organizational and time management skills, and interpersonal skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Word, Outlook, and Excel

Desired :

Previous classroom teaching experience

Experience with K-4 and In-Copy

The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer.

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