Associate Media Editor, High School

Company: Macmillan Learning
Location: Austin
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

DescriptionAt Macmillan Learning, the health and safety of our employees and contract staff is a top priority. Accordingly, COVID-19 vaccinations will be required for all staff that will be working in a Macmillan Learning office, or have job duties requiring them to travel for work. If offered the role, the candidate will need to provide proof of vaccination in advance of their start date. Employees can request religious and/or medical exemptions to this requirement by following the process outlined in the offer letter.
As part of the Bedford, Freeman & Worth Publishing team, the associate media editor assists in the creation and publication of valuable multimedia products and tools that support teaching and learning in high school titles. The associate media editor plays a significant role in supporting sales reps, adopters, and students in the use of the materials they create. The associate media editor is a team player who will work in coordination with the senior media editor, editorial team, and media production team as well as work independently and cross-functionally with product and other groups to ensure that robust media products are published in a timely manner.
This position can be located at either our Austin or New York office.
Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

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• Coordinate with the media and print production departments and/or partners to ensure the timely publication of supplements and multimedia resources, recommending schedule changes as needed, and communicating regularly and effectively with all stakeholders.
  
• Collaborate with editors and oversee digital content work to prepare media production turnover
  
• Keep consistent and detailed records of project status from idea stage to completion, communicate with team members regularly about status and scheduling, and to keep the project on track for timely completion.
  
• Identify, hire, negotiate with, and manage freelance authors and vendors (with supervisor's approval) in order to assure the timely delivery of quality content and media.
  
• Assist the media manager with transitioning content between platforms.
  
• Address any support and documentation needs for new products and features including standard documentation
  
• Support sales and marketing by preparing and providing detailed content information during the marketing and sales process. Communicate with customers as needed to support products and gain market knowledge.
  
  
  Qualifications:
  
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  • Bachelor's Degree required
    
  • Must have at least 2-3 years of experience in educational publishing
    
  • The ability to manage multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment
    
  • Demonstrate attention to detail
    
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
    
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to form productive working relationships with vendor partners, editors, production, authors and author teams
    
  • Prioritizes effectively; performs well under pressure; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; develops innovative approaches and ideas
    
  • Ability to work independently and to seek help, when needed.
    
  • Works within an approved budget
    
  • Knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite
    
  • Comfortable with common digital devices - PC laptops and tablets, Macs and iPads, Android devices
    
  • Experience with HTML and LaTeX preferred, but not required.
    
    
    Benefits
    Regular full-time and qualifying part-time employees and their dependents are eligible for Macmillan benefits, effective on the employee's date of hire. Macmillan also offers health benefits coverage to qualifying same-sex and opposite-sex domestic partners (may require additional documentation) of active employees.
    
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    • Competitive pay and bonus plan
      
    • Generous Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
      
    • Contributions to your Registered Retirement Savings Plan
      
    • Generous paid time off policy and paid holidays
      
    • Employee Assistance Program, Education Assistance Program
      
    • 100% employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
      
    • Fast-paced, intellectually-challenging professional environment
      
    • And much more!
      
      
      Macmillan Learning is a part of the family-owned Holtzbrinck group of companies and is one of the leading educational technology companies. Through deep partnership with the world's best researchers, educators, administrators, and developers, we facilitate teaching and learning opportunities that spark student engagement and improve outcomes. We provide educators with tailored solutions designed to inspire student curiosity and measure progress. Macmillan Learning is comprised of renowned brands including Bedford/St. Martins, W.H. Freeman, Worth Publishers, Sapling Learning, SkyFactor, Late Nite Labs, EBI-MAPworks, i
      We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are actively seeking job applicants who reflect a broad representation of differences, including race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical ability, neurodiversity, age, family status, economic background and status, geographical background and status, and perspective. We believe that the best companies reflect the incredible diversity in viewpoints, backgrounds, and identities of the world in their staffs, and are committed to inclusive hiring across departments and levels.
      The successful candidate for this position will be an employee of Bedford, Freeman & Worth Publishing Group, LLC d/b/a Macmillan Learning. Bedford Freeman & Worth Publishing Group, LLC has developed an affirmative action program in compliance with the NY Department of Education's guidance. Portions of the affirmative action program are available for review by applicants and employees by contacting Human Resources at Macmillan Learning.
      Qualifications
      EducationBachelors (required)
      
      

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