Managing Editor - Business, Computing, and Career

About the role

The Managing Editor – Business, Computing, and Career is responsible for list and product strategy and planning at a title level, including planning revision cycles, and right sizing development efforts to match product market potential. They also oversee all aspects of planning and development for first edition and revised products on the team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with acquisition team to plan and execute editorial developmental planning and execution for the products.
• Oversee all aspects of planning and development for first edition and revised products on the team.
• Manage team efforts on all primary aspects of editorial project work, including:
• Absess and as appropriate conduct market reviews on chapters.
• Manage team interaction with authors as they develop plans for product development.
• Work with Creative Department, as needed, throughout design, layout, proofreading, and other production-related steps.
• Supervise, track, and appropriately communicate product scheduling milestones.
• Support and/or facilitate market research to stay informed of the latest market trends, customer needs and strengths and weaknesses of competing products.
• Coordinate and support development team efforts to find qualified authors and subject matter experts to create and develop new products and supplemental materials.
• Conduct teacher training workshops to inform stakeholders about product design or professional development, as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s Degree is a plus.
• Minimum of three years of textbook development, including editorial and production phases required.
• Minimum of two years prior management experience required.
• Education, training, or experience in topics applicable to the team’s product line.
• Excellent knowledge of basic language skills needed to perform editing tasks.
• Teaching experience or college coursework in educational instruction or team-focused discipline/course areas.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Windows and Word.

Qualifications

• Experience in educational publishing and experience supervising and guiding developmental assignments.

Skills

• Market research and analysis skills.
• Author and reviewer management.
• Product development coordination.
• Teacher training facilitation.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – a retirement plan that is 100% company funded.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Medical plan options.
• Dental plan options.
• Vision plan.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Wellbeing Programs.
• Cariloop – a Caregiver Concierge.
• Pet Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Social Activities and Events.

Pay

The starting salary for this position falls between $80,000 and $100,000 per year. The company also offers a 10% contribution to the ESOP and a 4% matching contribution to the 401(k).

Schedule

The role follows a hybrid schedule, working onsite two to four days per month at the company's Tinley Park, Illinois office.