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Behrman House Publishers
Director of Operations

Continental Press
Senior Editor

Highlights for Children, Inc.
Executive Editor

The McGraw-Hill Companies
Executive Editor

PCI Education
Content Director

Quarasan
Senior Editor/Editor

Shakespeare Squared
Associate Project Coordinator

Shakespeare Squared
Project Coordinator

Shakespeare Squared
ELL Educational Editor

Shakespeare Squared
Math and Science Editors

Shakespeare Squared
Senior Educational Editor

Shakespeare Squared
Editorial Director

Southern Poverty Law Center
Education Director - Teaching Tolerance

Southern Poverty Law Center
Senior Editor - Teaching Tolerance

Symmetry Creative Production
Managing Editor

Weekly Reader Custom Publishing
Editor, Current Science

Weekly Reader Custom Publishing
Editor, Custom Publishing

Walch Publishing
Educational Editor

The Wright Group/McGraw-Hill
Director Editorial, Literacy for pre K-6 Market

The Wright Group/McGraw-Hill
Editorial Director, Mathematics for Pre K-6 Market

Sales & Marketing

Boyds Mills Press
Business Manager

The McGraw-Hill Companies
Senior Marketing Manager

Peter Li Education Group
Sales Account Executive

Priority Search International, Inc.
College Textbook & Technology Sales Representative - NY

Priority Search International, Inc.
College Textbook & Technology Sales Representative - PA

Shakespeare Squared
Sales Account Executive

Shakespeare Squared
Business Development Manager

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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

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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

Requirements

  1. Bachelor's or master's degree in English, or related field
  2. Minimum of 5-7 years educational editorial/publishing experience
  3. Relevant K-8 teaching experience a plus; knowledge of pedagogy across grade levels
  4. 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

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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

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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

Desired

  • 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

Preferred

  • Master's degree in a related field
  • Experience in a leadership role and managing the publication of a major series
  • Teaching experience

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

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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

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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

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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

 

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

 

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

 

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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:

  1. Contribute significantly to editorial planning;
  2. Coordinate execution of editorial projects, keeping them on schedule and within budget;
  3. Serve as the copy editor, leading the in-house content review process and holding ultimate responsibility for public dissemination of engaging, error-free copy;
  4. Write original content; and
  5. 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

  1. At least seven years experience inside a robust journalistic enterprise, preferably with a trade or mission-oriented publisher;
  2. A passion for PreK-12 education;
  3. A demonstrated commitment to social justice; and
  4. 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

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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

  1. Oversees the development, implementation and assessment of Teaching Tolerance's programming
  2. Serves as a public face for Teaching Tolerance, advancing its position as a leader in the field of education
  3. Leads a collaborative, diverse team of in-house staff and external contributors and advisers
  4. Collaborates with the Center's other programs on educational initiatives
  5. 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:

  1. At least seven years experience in educational advocacy, preferably at the national level;
  2. A deep and demonstrated understanding of educational equity issues and multiculturalism;
  3. An exemplary track record of leading people and projects; and
  4. 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

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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

  1. Bachelor's or master's degree, preferably in English or Elementary K-6 teaching.
  2. Minimum five years of publishing experience, preferably in educational publishing; desirable to have at least two years teaching experience within grades K through 6.
  3. Minimum three years experience leading/supervising a team of internal or external resources.
  4. Ability to write original manuscript and evaluate manuscript.
  5. 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

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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

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