Job Title: Senior Editor (Project) - Social Studies
Location: Columbus, OH
Zip Code: 43201

Description:

The McGraw-Hill Companies is one of the world's leading providers of information services and publishers of educational, business and professional information 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 Web sites and subscription services. We are also a leading provider of reference and trade publishing for the medical, business, engineering and other professions. Macmillan/McGraw-Hill, a division of McGraw-Hill Education, has an opening for a Senior Editor for Social Studies to work on a contractual basis. Responsibilities: Assist in the planning and development of instructional materials, such as textbooks, workbooks, and other print and electronic ancillary materials programs. Develop and edit manuscript for content, accuracy, reading level, grammar, style, and length. Identify problem areas in content and recommend solutions. Assist in the development of project schedules, and maintain and meet all intermediate and final schedules; inform project editor or editorial manager if circumstances prevent meeting deadlines. Coordinate and oversee the work of outside freelancers or vendors to provide supplemental editorial assistance. Work closely with marketing, production, design, and manufacturing to ensure that market requirements, project schedules, and goals are met. Must be detail oriented and able to edit a variety of materials in a timely manner. Communicate with fellow team members about project progress, and develop solutions to address issues. Work as a team player to meet all intermediate and final schedules. Required: Bachelor's degree. A minimum of four years of editorial experience. A minimum of three years of publishing experience. Ability to demonstrate outstanding communication skills which include a thorough command of the English language, spelling, writing and grammar. Must be able to prioritize, multi-task, and help manage multiple projects. Organizational and time management proficiencies are also a must. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, and Outlook). Ability to work as a team member in a fast-paced environment. Desired: Master's degree. Content knowledge (through education or work experience). Classroom teaching experience. Educational publishing experience. Experience with Adobe InDesign or InCopy. The McGraw-Hill Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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