Senior Managing Editor

Job Responsibilities

• Manage a team of copyeditors, content engineers, proofreaders, and rights & permissions specialists in a fast-paced publishing environment
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to allocate internal and external resources and establish workflows, schedules, and deliverables
• Participate in SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) planning and all related ceremonies
• Stay current on accessibility and technical requirements to ensure materials meet customer needs and technical specifications
• Manage reprint corrections and online change documents, coordinating with Curriculum, Design, Production, and Content Engineering teams, as well as external vendors and printers
• Ensure staff is trained on new technologies, including AI tools and software, to improve efficiency

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Publishing, or a related field
• 8 years of editorial experience in educational publishing
• 5 years managing large, multi-dimensional projects, complex workflows, and interdisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment
• 5 years managing contractors, budgets, workflows, and timelines
• Strong multitasking and problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments
• Excellent organizational, management, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Adobe Acrobat
• Proficiency with project management and software development software such as Monday.com, Microsoft Project, JIRA, and Confluence
• Experience with content management systems, digital asset management systems, and related integrated workflows
• Experience integrating AI tools and publishing workflows to streamline processes and build efficiencies
• Familiarity with all stages of the editorial and publishing process
• Knowledge of print and digital media processes
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and frameworks, such as SAFe, a plus