Associate Editor

Savvas Learning Company is a global education company that produces award-winning learning solutions that empower educators and engage students with the highest quality content.

Recognized as an industry leader, we serve millions of K-12 learners with innovative, student-centered educational programs that turn today’s classrooms into active learning environments. By embracing technology, personalized learning, and immersive experiences delivered across multiple platforms, we design our learning solutions to be more accessible and relevant to each student.

Our comprehensive solutions for core curriculum, and supplemental and intervention programs - supported by an array of professional development services - allow teachers to use data to inform classroom practices and tailor instructions to an individual’s abilities and learning styles.

We are seeking a Term of Project Associate Editor who is excited to be part of a team that is committed to creating new, culturally relevant curriculum materials that engage today’s students. The Associate Editor will use their educational background and curriculum knowledge in combination with on-the-job training in editorial processes and project management in the development of new and innovative instructional materials for Grades K-12. The Associate Editor works collaboratively with the rest of the editorial team to execute assignments to meet the quality standards for the project.

Primary Responsibilities
- Assist editorial team in all aspects of editing, including researching, and fact-checking, rewriting, copy-editing, and proofreading
- Support editorial team with maintaining trackers, filing electronic and print records, and other administrative tasks
- Adhere to deadlines and follow workflow processes
- Learn and follow established procedures and company policies
- Seek guidance or clarification from supervisor when objectives or directions are not clear
- Show growth over time in response to supervisor’s direction and coaching
- Refer all decisions with budget or schedule implications to immediate supervisor for advice and action
- Provide accurate status on all assignments
- Participate in regular meetings and discussions
- Keep abreast of curriculum changes and trends in educational publishing

Required Knowledge and Experience
- Post-secondary degree, preferably with specialization in English, History/Politics, Languages
- Superior written and oral communication skills, including good grasp of language conventions
- Detail-oriented, but with an understanding of overall project objectives and goals
- Ability to multitask, work independently, set priorities, and adapt to a fast-paced working environment
- Ability to complete assigned tasks on time with the required level of quality
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and G-Suite
- Ability to implement constructive feedback to refine skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- This person must be able to sit or stand at a personal computer for a reasonable length of time typing and reading as well as when presenting.
- This individual must have the ability to look at a computer screen for long periods every day.
- The ability to handle a high volume of work in a short period of time, handle multiple priorities simultaneously, and operate in a demanding work environment is important.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality are critical to successful performance in this role.

This job description is meant to describe the general nature of the job to be performed and is not intended to be an all-inclusive listing of job duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Job duties and responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice as requested by managers or as required by business needs.

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Savvas Learning Company is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Savvas Learning Company provides access to a benefits experience created to offer our employees choice, flexibility, and the opportunity to save money for the future. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, tax-advantaged accounts, pharmacy, life insurance, disability insurance, matching 401(k), and paid time off. Our benefits are part of a total package that is carefully designed to support the total well-being of our employees.