About the Role
Responsible for providing editorial support to the Editorial department in a variety of capacities, aiding in the development of both print and digital educational products.
Responsibilities
- Assist with daily operations of the editorial department.
- Apply to outside publishers for reprint rights.
- Route print and e-book corrections.
- Revise and edit manuscript under the direction of an editor.
- Prepare manuscript files for production.
- Enter and update information in the product database.
- Conduct research and fact-check.
- Aid in the development of new print products, including student books, teacher’s materials, and assessments.
- Aid in the development of new digital products, including eBooks, audio, animation, and online assessments.
- Prepare content for digital conversion.
- Review and evaluate the quality of digital products and report issues.
- Track progress of projects to ensure that they are on schedule.
Requirements
- Must be able to be in our New Rochelle, NY office 4-5 days a week.
- B.A. in Literature, Literacy, bilingual education, or a related field.
- Superior writing and editing skills in English.
- Organizational skills.
- Strong interest in educational content for pre-K, K-8 students.
- Comfortable juggling several projects concurrently.
- Able to work well as part of a team.
- Keen interest in instructional technology and digital media.
- Ability to learn new software quickly.
- Excellent communication skills in both English and Spanish.
Skills
- Writing
- Editing
- Organizational skills
- Teamwork
- Instructional technology
- Digital media
- Software learning
- Communication (English and Spanish)
Location
- New Rochelle, NY
Work Type
- Onsite (4-5 days a week)
Education Level
- B.A. in Literature, Literacy, bilingual education, or a related field
Salary/Compensations
- $45,000 - $50,000
About the Company
- Benchmark Education Company is a creative, energetic, technology-focused, fast-paced company with a proven track record.
- The company is dedicated to helping children of all abilities learn to read and write.
- Benchmark Education Company aims to inspire teachers and administrators to provide instruction that gets results.
- The company is involved in the transition to a digital world of learning.
- Benchmark Education Company promises continued professional growth.
