Editor

Editor

Location: Remote – United States

Full time

A pioneer in K–12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 10 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com.

Working closely with stakeholders across the company, the Editor will be responsible for reviewing English-language content across products to ensure it meets standards for high quality, accuracy, and adherence to Amplify’s principles for inclusion. They will synthesize feedback from various stakeholders and make recommendations that reflect product and enterprise goals. The Editor will use their judgment, business acumen, and nuanced language and communication skills to advise on style guidelines for English-language materials. The position is highly collaborative in nature, and the Editor will partner with stakeholders across the organization as well as with external advisors and subject matter experts.

Responsibilities:

• Review and provide feedback on content in various stages of development (concepting, drafting, final product to ensure consistency across products, accuracy and appropriateness of content, and content’s adherence to company guidelines for equity and inclusion.
• Organize and oversee feedback from internal and external reviewers; with input from the VP, Editorial, synthesize feedback into coherent, consistent recommendations for revision.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to determine and communicate key decisions around style, formatting, and content parameters.
• Advise on standard terminology and style for key phrases or terms within the suite of English-language products.

Basic Qualifications:

• Relevant bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years of editorial experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to navigate multiple perspectives and determine best practices for ensuring product excellence
• Attention to detail and proven ability to meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant advanced degree
• Experience working in educational publishing
• Spanish-language proficiency

Compensation:

The hourly rate range for this role is $45 – $51.