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Highlights for Children,
Inc.
Executive Editor
Highlights for Children Inc, publisher of the premier
children's magazine Highlights for Children, has an opening
for an Executive Editor at their location in Honesdale, PA.
The successful candidate will coordinate and direct the development
of profitable and brand-consistent children's products for distribution
through both internal and external channels with a primary focus
on print material. Participate in the strategic planning of new
products and drive the execution of all the activities of the
New Products Division, including budgeting, scheduling, editorial
development, and production up to and through prepress.
The position requires a bachelor's degree, at minimum; 5 to 7
years experience in editorial management, which includes strong
financial understanding of budget administration, project management;
and clear knowledge of and ability to recognize editorial excellence
for children ages 0-12; excellent leadership and outstanding written
and oral communication skills. Relocation to Northeastern Pennsylvania
is required.
Please send your resume, cover letter and salary history in MS
Word format to resumes@highlights-corp.com
with the words EXECUTIVE EDITOR in the subject line. EOE
Posted: August 21, 2008
Continental
Press
Senior Editor Continental Press, Inc., an established
publisher of K?8 materials since 1937, is seeking an experienced Senior Editor
in Reading/Language Arts for a full-time position at their location in Elizabethtown,
PA. Overview Perform
all levels of manuscript editing, proofreading, and project management Ensure
that book projects move efficiently through all stages of production Work
collaboratively with in-house design, production, and marketing departments Direct
and edit the work of freelance writers and developers Contribute
to proposal development for new products
Bachelor's or master's degree in English, or related field Minimum
of 5-7 years educational editorial/publishing experience
Relevant K-8 teaching experience a plus; knowledge of pedagogy across grade levels
Ability to write original manuscript, including test items, and manage multiple
tasks
Our excellent
benefit package includes: Medical,
dental and vision Dependent Care/Medical flexible
spending accounts 9 Paid holidays 13
days of PTO per year Company paid life, short
and long term disability insurance 401k with company
match Friendly, supportive working environment
Qualified
candidates should submit their letter of interest and résumé, including
salary history, to HR@continentalpress.com
or 520 E. Bainbridge Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. E.O.E. Deadline: October
1, 2008
Posted: August 18, 2008
Walch
Publishing
Educational Editor Join Walch Publishing, a leading
independent publisher of innovative educational materials for teachers of middle
and high school students and adult educators. Teachers and administrators throughout
the country rely on Walch to help overcome the challenges of diverse classrooms
and striving students, and to help engage and excite students in today's standards-based
world. Editor In this key role,
you'll work with the Editorial and Product Development teams to prepare new and
revised manuscripts for publication. You must be a self-motivated individual who
is flexible, works well under pressure, and can meet deadlines. You must have
a commitment to excellence, superior written and oral communication skills, meticulous
attention to detail, and be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Specific
responsibilities include Review and edit manuscripts
for content and accuracy Manage projects as assigned
and assist in development of projects from concept to finished product Copy
edit, proofread, and final read manuscripts Check
manuscript corrections
This position requires
a minimum of two years experience as an editor, proofreader, or copyeditor. Math
background is strongly preferred, and teaching experience is a definite plus. Send
your résumé to: Walch Publishing, 40 Walch Drive, Portland, ME 04103
or via email to recruit@walch.com. (Please,
no phone calls.) Walch Publishing is an equal opportunity employer. For
more information about Walch, visit us at www.walch.com.
Posted: August 18, 2008
The
Wright Group/McGraw-Hill
Editorial Director, Mathematics for Pre K-6 Market Wright
Group/McGraw-Hill is a division of McGraw-Hill Education, and is a leading provider
of successful, creative, and flexible solutions for teachers and students in grades
Pre-K through Adult. For more than 25 years, Wright Group/McGraw-Hill has provided
educators with captivating materials, research-based strategies, and proven ideas
to make teaching better, more effective, and more engaging for all students. The
Wright Group/McGraw-Hill has an outstanding opportunity for an Editorial Director,
Mathematics in the downtown Chicago office. The Editorial Director, Mathematics
is responsible for managing the development of mathematics programs for the pre-K-8
market, as well as supervising the editorial, design and production functions. Responsibilities Lead
development of mathematics programs for the pre-K-8 market, from conceptualization
through publication to meet department goals for revenue and profit. Identify
market needs and propose new product ideas in collaboration with management, marketing,
and authors. Lead the development of the Program
Publishing Authorization (business case) for new products. Recruit
authors and consultants to develop innovative products that meet market needs;
work closely with current authors. Monitor the
efforts of internal departments, including marketing, art/design, production,
production editorial, and manufacturing, to meet publishing goals regarding product
quality, plant budget, and publication schedule. Report
the progress of program development to the VP/ Publisher on a regular basis, and
identify issues that will have an impact on quality, budget, or schedule. Assist
the VP/ Publisher in developing the department?s publishing plan to ensure the
plan addresses current market trends and adoption cycles, and to ensure the plan
contributes to the growth of the company
Requirements - Bachelor's
degree in a related field required
- Eight or more years of publishing experience
in mathematics educational products
- Experience in management and execution
of major projects
- Strong PC skills with strong working knowledge of Microsoft
Office products and standard publishing software applications
- Master's
degree in a related field
- Experience in a leadership role and managing
the publication of a major series
- Experience in elementary educational
publishing
- Teaching experience
McGraw-Hill
Education - Where the World Learns to Succeed The McGraw-Hill Companies
is an equal opportunity employer. Submit
résumés to: julio_sanclemente@ctb.com
Deadline: October 1, 2008
Posted: August 18, 2008 The
Wright Group/McGraw-Hill
Director Editorial, Literacy for pre K-6 Market Wright
Group/McGraw-Hill is a division of McGraw-Hill Education and is a leading provider
of successful, creative, and flexible solutions for teachers and students in grades
Pre-K through Adult. For more than 25 years, Wright Group/McGraw-Hill has provided
educators with captivating materials, research-based strategies, and proven ideas
to make teaching better, more effective, and more engaging for all students. The
Wright Group, a division of McGraw-Hill Education, has an immediate opening for
an Editorial Director for Literacy, located in Chicago, IL.
Responsibilities Plan
and direct development of WG products for the core and supplemental pre-K-6 market,
from conceptualization through publication to meet department
goals for revenue
and profit Directly supervise executive editors
in the management of the editorial department, including product development,
budgetary, and staffing issues Communicate with
authors and consultants during product conceptualization and development to ensure
the appropriate focus and configuration of the product - Manage outside
vendors and communications with internal partners in Design, Production, and Technology
- Identify product line needs and propose new product and component ideas
in collaboration with management, marketing, and authors, both print and electronic
- Supervise
development of formative and summative assessment tools and systems either from
licensing agreements with third parties, MH partners, or newly-created tests
- Provide
input for assessment strands during as part of development of the Program Publishing
Authorization (business case) for new products
- Recruit assessment authors
and consultants to develop innovative assessment products and content that meet
market needs
- Plan and supervise execution of product validation pilots
and studies and supervise creating and dissemination of research reports; with
third-parties
- Solicit potential grants for efficacy studies; with sales,
set up pilot sites and help plan training.
- Track and summarize critical
pedagogical and research trends in pre-K-6 Education market; report findings to
editorial, sales, and marketing.
- Assist the VP/ Group Editorial Director
in developing the department?s publishing plan to ensure the plan addresses current
market trends and adoption cycles, and to ensure the plan contributes to the growth
of the company
- Assist in training the sales force in new products
Requirements Bachelor's
degree in a related field required Ten or more
years of publishing experience Experience in management
and execution of major projects Strong PC skills
with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and standard publishing
software applications Create and manage department
budget Ability to travel Recruit,
hire, manage, and train new staff to meet the current and long-term needs of the
department Experience in educational publishing Thorough
understanding of the publishing process Thorough
understanding of reading curriculum and market Ability
to proactively and creatively solve problems related to program development
Submit résumés to: julio_sanclemente@ctb.com
Deadline: October 1, 2008
Posted: August 18, 2008 Boyds
Mills Press
Business Manager Boyds Mills Press, the trade book
division of Highlights for Children, Inc., is seeking an experienced, dynamic,
highly motivated Business Manager. Located in Northeastern Pennsylvania, Boyds
Mills Press has built a reputation for publishing quality children's literature.
Reporting directly to the Publisher, this position will develop relationships
with other business units of Highlights for Children to cultivate and explore
inter-company opportunities; develop sales strategies to maintain existing major
accounts; identify and explore new markets, provide administrative and operation
management; and foster an environment of accountability and success. The position
also requires attending trade shows, and working with the marketing and customer
service departments to develop winning strategies. It is an opportunity to realize
personal and professional growth. The ideal candidate will have at a minimum,
a bachelor's degree in business, marketing or related field and five years business
management experience in national sales and marketing environment. Must be willing
to travel. Relocation to Northeastern Pennsylvania is required. Boyds Mills
Press offers excellent compensation and benefits. If you would like to join our
team, please send your résumée and salary history in MS Word format
to Resumes@Highlights-corp.com
and place the words Business Manager in the subject line. EOE Deadline:
Sept. 15, 2008
Posted: Aug. 7, 2008
The
McGraw-Hill Companies
Senior Marketing Manager The
McGraw-Hill Learning Group, a division of McGraw-Hill Education, has an immediate
opening for a Senior Marketing Manager for Literacy K-8 in Chicago, IL.
Responsibilities - Manage
products through the entire cycle from inception to print. This includes developing
new product launch plans.
- Work with our advertising team on activities
related to product promotion such as driving the timely completion of creating
brochures, writing marketing copy, catalogs, promotional videos and advertising.
Work with editorial, manufacturing, and operation to plan product packaging from
sampling to fulfillment.
- Plan, conduct, educate, and train sales force
and consultants about the products' key features and customer benefits through
a variety of platforms (in-person, webinars, field communication).
- Submit
accurate forecasting data to inventory control.
- Analyze market conditions
and accurately predict future market trends.
- Collaborate with Editorial
and Sales teams to develop new products that are innovative to meet the changing
needs of customers.
- Conduct competitive analysis and notify company management
and the sales reps of direction and operations of key competitors.
- Contribute
to development of research strategies, and develop strategic marketing plans.
- Manage activities as related to the adoption process including publisher's
questionnaires, briefs, bid lists, and state specific requirements.
Required - Bachelor's
degree
- A minimum of five years experience in Sales/Marketing or a related
field
- Excellent knowledge of the content area
- Must be results-oriented,
possess a high sense of urgency, and driven to meet deadlines.
- Must be
willing to travel overnight. This position requires close to 25% travel.
-
Must be able to handle multiple tasks at once and have an eye for details.
-
Must possess strong communication and presentation skills.
- Must have
familiarity with technology-based and print-based programs.
- Must be willing
to work independently and cooperatively as a team.
- Ability to work well
with peers and comfortably interact with all levels of management
- Individual
must be proficient with Microsoft office products including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
and Outlook.
Desired - Master's
degree
- Previous publishing experience
- Knowledge with market
analysis and sales forecasting
- K-12 classroom teaching experience
-
E-Marketing experience
The McGraw-Hill Companies is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. Submit résumés to: andrea_quillin@mcgraw-hill.com
Posted: July 29, 2008
The
McGraw-Hill Companies
Executive Editor The School
Solutions Group, a division of McGraw-Hill Education, has an immediate opening
for an Executive Editor for our Occupational Trade & Technical Education programs
at our Los Angeles, CA location. Responsibilities
- Identify market needs and propose new product ideas as it relates to Occupations,
Trade & Technical Education in collaboration with editorial management, outside
consultants, authors, sales, marketing, design, production, and outside developers.
-
As part of department management team, develop Occupations, Trade & Technical
Education programs that meet current and future marketing needs and address customer
needs (teachers, administrators, students, and parents).
- Review product
content to ensure 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 appropriately trained and debriefed of project
responsibilities.
- Propose solutions for immediate and long-term project
staffing needs and evaluate quality and cost of outside writing/editorial vendors.
-
Ensure that products are published on schedule and on budget.
- Work with
other departments as needed, including production, design, manufacturing, marketing,
sales, and other editorial teams, to plan and develop effective schedules, guidelines,
and procedures to ensure successful publication.
Required
- Bachelor's degree
- A minimum of seven years of editorial experience
-
A minimum of five years of publishing experience
- Project management experience
-
A minimum of two years of experience with planning, scheduling, budgeting, supervising
staff and vendors, negotiating
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel
and Word)
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
Desired - Master's degree
-
Educational publishing experience
- Content knowledge
- Classroom
teaching experience
The McGraw-Hill Companies is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. Submit résumés to: andrea_quillin@mcgraw-hill.com
Posted: July 28, 2008
PCI
Education
Content Director Overall
responsibility
Manage the development of multiple instructional
products for students with developmental disabilities for each publishing season,
taking the products from a concept to the marketplace Key
responsibilities - Research and develop product ideas to
meet the needs of the customer
- Share expertise on the instructional needs
of students with developmental disabilities (including autism), particularly in
terms of research-based best practices with product development, sales, and marketing
groups
- Lead a team comprised of authors, editors, content experts, art
directors, illustrators, production artists, and others as needed to develop products
- Ensure
that all products are of exceptional quality and free of errors
- Plan and
ensure compliance with budgets and timelines for all projects, developing solutions
when issues arise
- Document project status and provide reports on progress
as required
- Review product submissions and acquisition opportunities as
required
- Collaborate with sales and marketing departments and other internal
departments on products, focus groups, conferences, presentations, and other projects
- Write
sales support materials, including catalog copy, web and direct mail promotional
materials, and other pieces as required
- Attend conferences, focus groups,
and other events as required
- Make product presentations to internal groups
as well as customers, focus groups, and others as required
- Stay informed
about current trends and practices in education
- Perform any and all other
duties as assigned
Consults with Content Directors, Editors, Creative
Director, Art Director, Sales Director, Marketing Director, and Management at
all levels Terms of Employment
Probationary
Employee for 90 days Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree with a certification in Special Education or related field
- Teaching
and/or other education-related experience focusing on students with moderate to
significant developmental disabilities (including autism) preferably at middle
school and/or high school level
- Curriculum development experience, with
a focus on modifying materials to meet the needs of specific student populations
while addressing both state and national standards
- Superior writing and
editing skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent communication,
interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Strong MS Office skills
Preferred
Qualifications - Master's Degree in related field
- Experience
in educational publishing with proven success in managing multiple projects; recruiting,
training, and leading authors, editors, and other team members; and excellent
collaboration skills
- Administrative or other district-level experience
with students with developmental disabilities (including autism)
- Experience
working with assistive technologies
Submit résumés to:
resumes@pcieducation.com Deadline:
August 15, 2008
Posted: July 23, 2008
Peter
Li Education Group
Sales Account Executive Peter Li
Education Group, a privately owned publishing company, is accepting applications
for the position of an Account Executive. We are looking for a high-energy 'A'
player who understands the educational market and multi-level, consultative sales
to round out our team. The ideal candidate will have a creative and persuasive
personality balanced by a strong sense of detail and the highest levels of integrity.
Experience in educational publishing or the education field a plus. Requirements:
5 or more years of sales experience, delivering quantifiable results, with at
least 3 years selling print advertising in a West coast market. Excellent presentation
skills, negotiating strategy, and relationship-development are required. Candidates
should also have in-depth knowledge of sales territory management and development.
Position requires high-volume telephone, email, and face-to-face client contact.
Some travel is required. Successful candidate will be a rainmaker who can
hit the ground running, goal-driven, self-managing, and entrepreneurial in spirit
with the ability to analyze the market and effectively sell ads to meet established
financial goals. Respond to jobs@peterli.com.
Attn: Account Executive, PO Box 49699, Dayton, OH 45449.
Posted:
July 14, 2008
Priority
Search International, Inc.
College Textbook & Technology Sales Representative
- NY EXCELLENT CAREER OPPORTUNITY!
SALES REPRESENTATIVE,
COLLEGE TEXTBOOKS & TECHNOLOGY - NEW YORK CITY Are you
seeking a new career opportunity within a financially sound and well-respected
college educational publishing and technology company? Do you
have a successful track record selling products to the higher education marketplace?
Do you live within the NYC metro area? If you answered "Yes"
to ALL of the above questions, then what are you waiting for?? Email
your résumé ASAP and "throw your hat in the ring!"
Reporting to the District Manager, you will work from your NYC metro area home-based
office and will be responsible for selling high quality textbooks and online products
to 2-year and 4-year colleges and universities located within the New York City
metro area. Position will require some light overnight travel primarily between
the months of September and May. REQUIREMENTS
- 2+ years successful outside B2B sales experience OR great track record as
a College Textbook Rep (You MUST be able to verify that you have met/exceeded
goals consistently!!)
- Experience selling to the higher education marketplace
is not required, but is a big plus!
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (MUST
be verifiable!)
- Driver's License w/ good driving record
- Residence
in the NYC metro area
A competitive compensation package
will be offered including a commensurate base salary, annual bonus, home-office
equipment, company vehicle, paid travel and business expenses, and full benefits.
Only candidates who meet or exceed the qualifications for this position will be
contacted. Email résumés to abrown@prioritysearch.com.
Posted: July 7, 2008
Priority
Search International, Inc.
College Textbook & Technology Sales Representative
- PA EXCELLENT CAREER OPPORTUNITY!
SALES REPRESENTATIVE,
COLLEGE TEXTBOOKS & TECHNOLOGY - PHILADELPHIA, PA Are
you seeking a new career opportunity within a financially sound and well-respected
educational publishing company? Do you have a successful track
record in outside sales selling college textbooks, other products to the higher
education marketplace OR products business to business? Do
you love B2B sales but don‚t feel passionate about the products you are
selling? Did you enjoy your years in college and talking with
instructors and professors? Does the idea of presenting and
selling cutting edge educational textbooks and products to Higher Education marketplace
appeal to you?? Do you live within the Philadelphia metro
area? If you answered "Yes" to ALL of the above
questions, then what are you waiting for?? Email
your résumé ASAP and "throw your hat in the ring!"
Reporting to the District Manager, you will work from your Philadelphia metro
area home-based office and will be responsible for selling high quality textbooks
and materials to 2-year and 4-year colleges and universities located within the
Philadelphia metro area and in Delaware. Position will require up to approximately
25% overnight travel primarily between the months of September and May.
REQUIREMENTS - 2+ years
successful outside B2B sales experience OR great track record as a College Textbook
Rep (You MUST be able to verify that you have met/exceeded goals consistently!!)
- Experience
selling to the higher education marketplace is not required, but is a big plus!
- Minimum
of a Bachelor's degree (MUST be verifiable!)
- Driver's License w/ good
driving record
- Residence in the Philadelphia metro area
A competitive compensation package will be offered including a commensurate base
salary, annual bonus, home-office equipment, company vehicle, paid travel and
business expenses, and full benefits. Only candidates who
meet or exceed the qualifications for this position will be contacted. Email
résumés to abrown@prioritysearch.com.
Posted: July 7, 2008
Shakespeare
Squared
Editorial Director Shakespeare Squared,
a Pre K-12 full service development house, is looking for experienced Editorial
Directors. Located in Glenview IL, Shakespeare Squared is a passionate company
dedicated to creating creative educational materials. This position is a full
time on-site position which includes Award-winning benefits. The position
requires the following: - At least 5-7 years educational editorial/publishing
experience
- At least 3 years of relevant teaching experience
- Outstanding
writing, proofreading, content-editing and copyediting skills (deep knowledge
of The Chicago Manual of Style; proven ability to follow client style
guides)
- Broad knowledge of pedagogy across grade levels and disciplines
- Ability
to meet deadlines
- Strong technology skills
- Outstanding supervisory
skills
- Management experience a must
- Bachelor's degree
Responsibilities:
- Will oversee the editorial department
- Will participate in the hiring
process
- Will be the “final eye”on projects before they go
to clients
- Will manage project workflow while meeting deadlines
- Will
participate in bidding on new projects
Please email your resume and
salary requirements to hr@shakespearesquared.com. Shakespeare
Squared is an EOE. Shakespeare Squared's employee satisfaction recently
garnered the company sixth place on The 2008 30 Best Places to Work in Illinois.
Shakespeare Squared is one of Working Mother Media's 25 best small companies to
work for in 2007 and one of Inc's 500 fastest-growing private companies! Please
go to www.shakespearesquared.com
for more information. Deadline: Until Filled
Posted: July 2, 2008
Shakespeare
Squared
Senior Educational Editor
Shakespeare
Squared, a Pre K-12 full service development house, is looking for experienced
Senior Editors. Located in Glenview IL, Shakespeare Squared is a passionate company
dedicated to creating creative educational materials. This position is a full
time on-site position which includes Award-winning benefits. The position
requires the following: - Bachelor’s degree in education, English,
or related field
- Minimum 5 years educational editorial/publishing experience
- Outstanding
writing, proofreading, content-editing and copyediting skills (deep knowledge
of The Chicago Manual of Style; proven ability to follow client style
guides)
- Broad knowledge of pedagogy across grade levels and disciplines
- Ability
to meet deadlines
- Strong supervisory skills
Additional needs
in the position: - Relevant teaching experience a plus
- Strong
technology skills
- Project management skills
Responsibilities:
- Will lead multiple medium and large projects at once
- Will communicate
with freelancers and clients
- Will supervise and provide feedback to in-house
editors
- Will develop and write project guidelines
Please email
your resume and salary requirements to hr@shakespearesquared.com. Shakespeare
Squared is an EOE. Shakespeare Squared's employee satisfaction recently
garnered the company sixth place on The 2008 30 Best Places to Work in Illinois.
Shakespeare Squared is one of Working Mother Media's 25 best small companies to
work for in 2007 and one of Inc's 500 fastest-growing private companies! Please
go to www.shakespearesquared.com
for more information. Deadline: Until Filled: Several positions open
Posted: July 2, 2008
Shakespeare
Squared
Math and Science Educational Editors
Shakespeare
Squared, a Pre K-12 full service development house, is looking for experienced
Math and/or Science Editors. Located in Glenview IL, Shakespeare Squared is a
passionate company dedicated to creating creative educational materials. This
position is a full time on-site position which includes Award-winning benefits. The
position requires the following: - Minimum 3 years educational editorial
experience in science and/or math
- Relevant teaching experience helpful,
but not necessary
- Bachelor’s degree in education, math, science
or related field
- Excellent writing skills
- Excellent proofreading
and copyediting skills (knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style; ability
to follow client style guides)
- Excellent content-editing skills
- Ability
to meet deadlines
- Leveling experience
- Strong technology skills
- Project
management skills
Responsibilities: - Variety of editorial
tasks (fact-checking, proofreading, copyediting, researching, etc.) with little
supervision
- Will work on multiple projects at once
- Will lead small
projects; may lead multiple small projects at once
- Will do original writing
- Will
communicate with freelancers
- Will attend committee meetings, work on teams,
and perform other duties as assigned
Please email your resume and
salary requirements to hr@shakespearesquared.com. Shakespeare
Squared is an EOE. Shakespeare Squared's employee satisfaction recently
garnered the company sixth place on The 2008 30 Best Places to Work in Illinois.
Shakespeare Squared is one of Working Mother Media's 25 best small companies to
work for in 2007 and one of Inc's 500 fastest-growing private companies! Please
go to www.shakespearesquared.com
for more information. Deadline: Until Filled
Posted: July 2, 2008
Shakespeare
Squared
ELL Educational Editor Shakespeare
Squared, a Pre K-12 full service development house, is looking for experienced
ELL Educational Editors. Located in Glenview IL, Shakespeare Squared is a passionate
company dedicated to creating creative educational materials. This position is
a full time on-site position which includes Award-winning benefits. The
position requires the following: - Minimum 5 years ELL educational editorial/publishing
experience
- Relevant teaching experience helpful, but not necessary
- Bachelor’s
degree in education, math, science or related field
- Leveling experience
- Excellent
writing skills
- Excellent proofreading, content editing and copyediting
skills (knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style; ability to follow client
style guides)
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Strong technology skills
- Project
management skills
Responsibilities: - Variety of editorial
tasks (fact-checking, proofreading, copyediting, researching, etc.) with little
supervision
- Will work on multiple projects at once
- Will lead small
projects; may lead multiple small projects at once
- Will do original writing
- Will
communicate with freelancers
- Will attend committee meetings, work on teams,
and perform other duties as assigned
Please email your resume and
salary requirements to hr@shakespearesquared.com. Shakespeare
Squared is an EOE. Shakespeare Squared's employee satisfaction recently
garnered the company sixth place on The 2008 30 Best Places to Work in Illinois.
Shakespeare Squared is one of Working Mother Media's 25 best small companies to
work for in 2007 and one of Inc's 500 fastest-growing private companies! Please
go to www.shakespearesquared.com
for more information. Deadline: Until Filled
Posted: July 2, 2008
Shakespeare
Squared
Project Coordinator Shakespeare Squared,
a Pre K-12 full service development house, is looking for experienced Project
Coordinators. Located in Glenview IL, Shakespeare Squared is a passionate company
dedicated to producing creative educational materials. This position is a full
time on-site position which includes Award-winning benefits. The position
requires the following: - Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in project
management
- Bachelors Degree preferred
- Outstanding problem solving
capabilities
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong
oral and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability
to work both independently and collaboratively
- Strong technology skills
including: ftp sites, file management systems and MS Excel
Responsibilities:
- Will lead multiple projects at once
- Will lead small and large projects
- Will
communicate with freelancers, vendors and clients
- Will hire and communicate
issues with freelancers
- Will approve freelance invoices
- Will set
up project launches and feedback sessions
- May contribute to bid process
- May
track project costs
- May supervise people and projects
Please
email your resume and salary requirements to hr@shakespearesquared.com. Shakespeare
Squared is an EOE. Shakespeare Squared's employee satisfaction recently
garnered the company sixth place on The 2008 30 Best Places to Work in Illinois.
Shakespeare Squared is one of Working Mother Media's 25 best small companies to
work for in 2007 and one of Inc's 500 fastest-growing private companies! Please
go to www.shakespearesquared.com
for more information. Deadline: Until Filled: Several positions open
Posted: July 2, 2008
Shakespeare
Squared
Associate Project Coordinator
Shakespeare
Squared, a Pre K-12 full service development house, is looking for Associate Project
Coordinators. Located in Glenview IL, Shakespeare Squared is a passionate company
dedicated to producing creative educational materials. This position is a full
time on-site position which includes Award-winning benefits. The position
requires the following: - Desire to learn about educational publishing
industry
- Bachelors Degree preferred
- Strong organizational and
time management skills
- Strong communication skills
- Strong attention
to detail
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Strong
technology skills including: ftp sites, file management systems and MS Excel
Responsibilities:
- Variety of support tasks including: copying, scanning, data entry, scheduling
and research
- Variety of other tasks including: file management, setting
up efficient workflow processes, tracking work and working with databases
- Will
work on multiple projects at once
- Will communicate with freelancers
Please
email your resume and salary requirements to hr@shakespearesquared.com. Shakespeare
Squared is an EOE. Shakespeare Squared's employee satisfaction recently
garnered the company sixth place on The 2008 30 Best Places to Work in Illinois.
Shakespeare Squared is one of Working Mother Media's 25 best small companies to
work for in 2007 and one of Inc's 500 fastest-growing private companies! Please
go to www.shakespearesquared.com
for more information. Deadline: Until Filled: Several positions open
Posted: July 2, 2008
Shakespeare
Squared
Business Development Manager Shakespeare
Squared, a Pre K-12 full service development house, is looking for an experienced
Business Development Manager. Located in Glenview IL, Shakespeare Squared is a
passionate company dedicated to producing creative educational materials. This
position is a full time on-site position which includes Award-winning benefits. The
position requires the following: - Bachelors Degree
- Experience
in business development/sales required. Publishing preferred.
- Strong written
and verbal skills.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
- Highly
organized with strong attention to detail and follow up.
- Ability to multi-task
in deadline driven industry.
- Self starter who takes initiative and works
efficiently and effectively.
- Must be able to work independently and in
a team environment.
- Demonstrate responsibility and dependability.
- A
wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
- Some travel required.
Responsibilities
include: - Develop and maintain favorable relationships with new and
existing clients/partners in order to increase client satisfaction and revenue.
- Responsible
for areas of client acquisition, business retention, renewal and growth.
- Writing
and presenting client bid proposals for new and returning clients/business.
- Working
with Business Development Director, Financial Director and team in bid proposal
process and analysis.
- Ability to manage sales forecast goals for self
and others.
- May manage sales team employees.
- Development, management,
and analysis of business reports. Initiate new solutions to use data to improve
business.
- Work with management and outside vendors in overseeing the creation
of marketing materials and marketing strategies of business, sales, product, services
including business, marketing and sales responsibilities for UpGrade Education
(a sister company).
- Represents Shakespeare Squared, UpGrade Education,
and The Shakespeare Squared Foundation at conference and networking events.
- Maintain
and manage vendor, freelance, and client relationships.
Please email
your resume and salary requirements to hr@shakespearesquared.com. Shakespeare
Squared is an EOE. Shakespeare Squared's employee satisfaction recently
garnered the company sixth place on The 2008 30 Best Places to Work in Illinois.
Shakespeare Squared is one of Working Mother Media's 25 best small companies to
work for in 2007 and one of Inc's 500 fastest-growing private companies! Please
go to www.shakespearesquared.com
for more information. Deadline: Until Filled
Posted: July 2, 2008
Shakespeare
Squared
Sales Account Executive
Shakespeare
Squared, a Pre K-12 full service development house, is looking for an experienced
sales account executive. Located in Glenview IL, Shakespeare Squared is a fast
growing, passionate company dedicated to creating creative educational materials.
This position is a full time on-site position which includes Award-winning benefits. The
position requires the following: - 3-5 years of experience in business
development or sales: preferably in B2B
- Experienced contract negotiation
and review skills required
- Educational and or publishing business experience
helpful, but not required
- Bachelor’s degree required. Ideally in
Marketing, Business, Communications
- Ability to multi-task in deadline
driven industry.
- Some travel required
- Strong ability for presentations
and representation of S2
Responsibilities include: - Identifies
opportunities and leads, cultivates, develops and maintains favorable relationships
with new and existing clients in order to increase revenue.
- Responsible
for sustaining and renewing client contracts.
- Familiar with a variety
of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Relies on extensive
experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
- Performs a variety
of tasks in business development and sales.
- Will work on multiple client
accounts at once.
- Ability to manage accounts for multiple partnerships
(partners working with a third end client).
- Will drive own bids and follow
ups with clients.
- Will communicate directly with project management, editorial,
finance as needed during bid process, or through bid coordinator.
- Will
analyze and interpret project business opportunities.
- Will attend client
meetings/conferences on behalf of S2.
- Will coordinate with marketing
support and other levels for materials needed for business development.
Please
email your resume and salary requirements to hr@shakespearesquared.com. Shakespeare
Squared is an EOE. Shakespeare Squared's employee satisfaction recently
garnered the company sixth place on The 2008 30 Best Places to Work in Illinois.
Shakespeare Squared is one of Working Mother Media's 25 best small companies to
work for in 2007 and one of Inc's 500 fastest-growing private companies! Please
go to www.shakespearesquared.com
for more information. Deadline: Until Filled
Posted: July 2, 2008
Weekly
Reader Custom Publishing
Editor, Custom Publishing Reader's
Digest Association (RDA) is a preeminent global publisher and direct marketer
of a growing line of multi-media products that inform, entertain and inspire millions
of people around the world. We publish 77 magazines, including 50 in-country editions
of our flagship publication, Reader's Digest magazine, and 27 other special
interest magazines. In the past three years, we've had 14 new magazine launches
worldwide, including our latest addition, Every Day with Rachael Ray, the
industry's hottest and fastest-growing magazine. We have entered into 10 more
countries and diversified into more areas, including distribution, language products,
TV, movies and the Web. We now sell our products in more than 70 countries worldwide.
As our growth continues, so does our need for talent. Location:
Pleasantville, New York Job Description
The editor plans, writes, and oversees the development of sponsored educational
curriculum from concepts to school delivery. The editor also serves as a client
liaison, a fact-checker/proofreader, and a project manager. Overview
of tasks - Manage, write, and edit Weekly Reader Custom Publishing
projects from concept through to final printing
- Consult with clients
to coordinate educational content and project delivery
- Work collaboratively
with in-house design and production departments to create programs
- Direct
and edit the work of freelance editorial contributors
- Contribute to the
brainstorming and proposal-development process
- Work with other Weekly
Reader Custom Publishing and Weekly Reader departments on educational programs
-
Serve as backup to other Weekly Reader Custom Publishing editors
- Assist
with other miscellaneous duties as required, such as coordinating school contests
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required or equivalent
- Minimum four years' experience
in education, or journalism, and/or other communications
- Strongly prefer
educational publishing experience
- Experience in new-product development
-
Experience in dealing with clients
- Strong creative, communication, and
organizational skills required
- Skills in areas of modern publishing and
communications required, with non-print experience as script-writing and computer-based
media strongly preferred
Reader's Digest offers an excellent benefits
package, (401K) and professional growth opportunities. Benefit Plans: Medical,
Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Qualified Transportation Benefits,
Hyatt Premier Legal Plan, Vacation Purchase Plan. To apply to this opportunity,
please visit our career website
and reference job posting number 3691BR. Reader's Digest is an equal opportunity
employer committed to workforce diversity. Posted: July 1, 2008
Weekly
Reader Custom Publishing
Editor, Current Science Reader's
Digest Association (RDA) is a preeminent global publisher and direct marketer
of a growing line of multi-media products that inform, entertain and inspire millions
of people around the world. We publish 77 magazines, including 50 in-country editions
of our flagship publication, Reader's Digest magazine, and 27 other special
interest magazines. In the past three years, we've had 14 new magazine launches
worldwide, including our latest addition, Every Day with Rachael Ray, the
industry's hottest and fastest-growing magazine. We have entered into 10 more
countries and diversified into more areas, including distribution, language products,
TV, movies and the Web. We now sell our products in more than 70 countries worldwide.
As our growth continues, so does our need for talent. Location:
Pleasantville, New York Job Description
Help plan, write, and edit Current Science and edit Science Spin
editions. Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Writing: Write science new features for the student edition of Current Science
and quizzes for the the CS teacher's guide.
- Edit: Edit Science Spin.
Plan stories and art; edit copy; and managing workflow.
- Planning and
Research: Research Current Science features, a duty that includes interviewing
scientists and other experts.
- Participate in planning and preplanning
meetings to explain the value of news features and suggest photos, headlines,
and art for the features. Suggest ideas to improve the periodical.
- Production:
Adhere to deadlines; prepare art directions; review art and layouts; and check
proofs to ensure accuracy of content.
- Other: Answer Current Science correspondence
pertaining to features; contribute to the development of ancillary science products;
and act as a science resource for editors of other periodicals.
- Miscellaneous
duties as required.
Qualifications
- B.A. or an M.A. in Journalism, plus several years experience at a newspaper
or a magazine
- Minimum 3-4 years in publishing/writing/ editing/ journalism
-
Background in education
- Able to communicate complex issues in lively,
clear, and concise prose
- Able to work quickly and meet short deadlines
-
Comfortable working in a collaborative team environment
- Knowledge of
a Mac platform and Microsoft Word and Quark XPress.
Reader's Digest
offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package which includes: Bonus
Plan Eligibility, Medical, Dental and Vision; 401 (k) with company match, Flexible
Spending Accounts, Life and Disability Plans, Transportation Reimbursement Account,
Vacation and Personal Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Health
and Fitness Reimbursement, plus more! To apply to this opportunity, please
visit our career website
and reference job posting number 3909BR. Reader's Digest is an equal opportunity
employer committed to workforce diversity. Posted: July 1, 2008
Southern
Poverty Law Center
Senior Editor - Teaching Tolerance For
more than 15 years, the Southern Poverty Law Center's Teaching Tolerance project
has worked to keep diversity issues at the forefront of American education. Through
its magazine, curricular kits, website and other initiatives, the project supports
more than 500,000 PreK-12 educators annually as they implement anti-bias projects
in their classrooms and schools and work to improve their effectiveness in serving
diverse students. Teaching Tolerance is among the most highly honored education
projects in the country, having received two Oscars, an Emmy, and more than 20
honors from the Association of Educational Publishers, including the Golden Lamp,
the industry?s highest honor. For more information about the Center, visit www.splcenter.org. Responsibilities
The senior editor will: - Contribute significantly to editorial planning;
-
Coordinate execution of editorial projects, keeping them on schedule and within
budget;
- Serve as the copy editor, leading the in-house content review
process and holding ultimate responsibility for public dissemination of engaging,
error-free copy;
- Write original content; and
- Build and manage
relationships with freelancer writers and other editorial contributors.
The
Senior Editor works at the Southern Poverty Law Center's headquarters in Montgomery,
Ala., and reports to its Education Director. The Senior Editor works collaboratively
with members of the education team and maintains key relationships with the directors
of design and production. Requirements
- At least seven years experience inside a robust journalistic enterprise,
preferably with a trade or mission-oriented publisher;
- A passion for
PreK-12 education;
- A demonstrated commitment to social justice; and
-
A bachelor's degree in a related area, master's preferred.
Salary
and Benefits
The salary for this position is designed to attract
exceptional candidates. The Center offers generous benefits, including fully paid
health insurance (individual or family) and a robust 401(k) plan. To
Apply
The Center is an equal opportunity employer, welcomes applications
from people of color, gays and lesbians, women and people with disabilities, and
does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion,
gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard
to public assistance. Applications will be accepted by email only. Interested
candidates should send a resume, two relevant editorial samples, and a cover letter
detailing editorial career and experience with, or interest in, educational issues,
to humanresources@splcenter.org.
Individual file sizes should not exceed 1MB. Deadline: August 31,
2008 Posted: June 20, 2008
Southern
Poverty Law Center
Education Director - Teaching Tolerance For
more than 15 years, the Southern Poverty Law Center's Teaching Tolerance project
has worked to keep diversity issues at the forefront of American education. Through
its magazine, curricular kits, website and other initiatives, the project supports
more than 500,000 PreK-12 educators annually as they implement anti-bias projects
in their classrooms and schools and work to improve their effectiveness in serving
diverse students. Teaching Tolerance is among the most highly honored education
projects in the country, having received two Oscars, an Emmy, and more than 20
honors from the Association of Educational Publishers, including the Golden Lamp,
the industry's highest honor. For more information about the Center, visit www.splcenter.org. Responsibilities
The Education Director - Oversees the development, implementation
and assessment of Teaching Tolerance's programming
- Serves as a public
face for Teaching Tolerance, advancing its position as a leader in the field of
education
- Leads a collaborative, diverse team of in-house staff and external
contributors and advisers
- Collaborates with the Center's other programs
on educational initiatives
- Maintains fiscal responsibility for Teaching
Tolerance, including oversight of a $3.5 million annual budget and a supportive
role with fundraising.
The Education Director works at the Southern
Poverty Law Center's headquarters in Montgomery, Ala., and reports to its President.
The Director maintains relationships with the Center's other programmatic directors,
as well as the directors of design, web production, development, administration
and public affairs. Requirements
The
successful candidate will possess: - At least seven years experience
in educational advocacy, preferably at the national level;
- A deep and
demonstrated understanding of educational equity issues and multiculturalism;
-
An exemplary track record of leading people and projects; and
- Exceptional
editorial and public relations skills.
Preferred
Requirements - Prior experience working in PreK-12 schools
-
Advanced degree in relevant field, i.e., Master's, Ph.D. or Ed.D.
Salary
and Benefits
The salary for this position is designed to attract
exceptional candidates. The Center offers generous benefits, including fully paid
health insurance (individual or family) and a robust 401(k) plan. To
Apply
The Center is an equal opportunity employer, welcomes applications
from people of color, gays and lesbians, women and people with disabilities, and
does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion,
gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard
to public assistance. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter,
resume, two editorial samples with an education focus, and four references. Materials
should clearly detail experiences with 1) equity/multiculturalism and 2) advocacy,
as well as 3) management style. The search will be conducted with the utmost respect
for candidate confidentiality. Materials should be submitted via email to humanresources@splcenter.org.
Deadline: September 30, 2008
Posted: June 20, 2008
Quarasan
Senior Editor/Editor We have an outstanding full-time opportunity
for an experienced Senior Editor/Editor in Reading and Language Arts! Do you want
to create products that help kids learn and teachers teach? Are you looking for
a career opportunity where you can make an impact? Join our growing team! Quarasan
is the top educational product development company in Chicago. If the product
is supposed to teach, Quarasan makes that happen. From pages to screens, we deliver
sound educational content in a highly designed manner. Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree, preferably in English or Elementary K-6 teaching.
-
Minimum five years of publishing experience, preferably in educational publishing;
desirable to have at least two years teaching experience within grades K through
6.
- Minimum three years experience leading/supervising a team of internal
or external resources.
- Ability to write original manuscript and evaluate
manuscript.
- Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of educational
pedagogy and products in one or more curriculum areas.
To apply: Go
to www.quarasan.com and
click on the careers tab. Deadline: Until filled Posted: 6/19/08
Symmetry
Creative Production
Managing Editor Symmetry Creative
Production Inc., is a full-service educational developer located in Barrington,
IL. We assist the educational publishing community, grades K-12, in developing
high quality teacher and student materials in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Symmetry offers full service solutions – from writing/development/editorial
through final page production. We are currently seeking Editorial Managers
to develop, oversee and manage various editorial projects from inception through
completion. The ideal candidate must have the educational background and ability
to directly develop materials, and must also be able to project manage, problem
solve, and direct both an in-house editorial staff, and outside freelance talent.
Responsibilities will also include a direct hand in client presentations, as well
as representing Symmetry on client visits. This is a highly visible position,
with occasional travel, and heavy client interaction. Symmetry is looking
for Math/Science Managing Editors, as well as Language Arts/Reading Managing Editors.
Candidates must possess: - Minimum Bachelor’s degree in education
- Teaching
experience in Math, Sciences, or Language Arts
- Prior experience in Educational
Publishing
- Exceptional developmental skills including writing, content
editing and copy editing
- Strong knowledge of pedagogy in field of expertise
-
Proven managerial experience in a previous setting, and strong organizational
and communication skills
Send resume and
salary expectations to: Symmetry Creative Production, Inc.
Attn: Human Resources
1300 S. Grove Ave., Ste 103
Barrington, IL, 60010 Or Email:
info@symmetrycp.com
Subject line:
Managing Editor Deadline: Until filled Posted: 6/19/08
Questions,
or in need of more information? Please contact Stacey
Pusey at 856-241-7772. |
