Media Editor

Media Editor

Job Category: Editorial

• Full-Time

• Location

  Austin, TX 78759, USA

  Remote

• Travel Required: Yes

Job Details

Description

The Media Editor manages and recommends (in conjunction with the program manager) the creation and publication of digital and ancillary materials that support teaching and learning of biology, biochemistry, and other life science disciplines. Instructors and students use these resources to enrich the learning experience and ease the teaching process. In addition, the Media Editor is expected to manage major projects and relationships independently. The Media Editor helps media authors to prioritize tasks and to produce high quality and accurate work on schedule and under budget.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women and people of color, to apply for this role. We’re eager to meet people that believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways – not just candidates who check all the boxes. We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we recognize that unique perspectives and experiences contribute to the strength of our team. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role. We value your potential, and we are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive and contribute their best.

Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Select, hire, negotiate with, and correspond with multimedia vendors about multimedia products and tasks that are currently or about to be underway.
• Plan, initiate, and oversee projects in coordination with Program Manager, Development Editor, Content Producer, and Production.
• Communicate clearly and collaboratively with other project stakeholders about status, issues, scheduling, and budget.
• Identify, assess, hire, negotiate, and correspond with authors and freelancers about multimedia content and projects that are currently or about to be underway and ensure the delivery of quality, on-time content and software for turnover to production.
• Oversee all phases of project, e.g., distribution of page proofs, manuscript, and/or materials that are needed for media authors to do their jobs, provide written instructions, place authors in direct contact with freelance project managers and/or vendors (if necessary), answer questions throughout the process, review media authors work and ensure that they have followed instructions and met company quality standards, and format author manuscript for turnover to Central Media or Print Production.
• Attend status and exploratory meetings with Central Media, Editorial, and Marketing; assess user needs; and make recommendations and/or changes to scheduling and content based on information obtained.
• Respond to inquiries and requests from marketing and sales regarding their projects.
• Development and research. E.g., review existing products and ensure they are up to date and continue to meet quality standards; oversee project upkeep; investigate our competitors’ media and supplements offerings; make suggestions/recommendations based on information gathered; and meet with editorial colleagues to discuss new ventures.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• 2+ years’ editorial experience.
• 1+ year’s media editorial experience.
• Experience demonstrating high level of organization, detail-orientation, and self-motivation.
• Experience successfully communicating complex information verbally and in writing with a variety of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment, prioritize effectively, work well in group problem-solving situations, and work within an approved budget.
• Strong skills in tracking, communication, and multitasking will be highly beneficial for success in this role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in Biology or related discipline.
• Degree in Biology or related discipline.
• Masters degree or higher.
• Curriculum design experience.

Salary Range: $54,000 – $58,000/year

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Physical Requirements:

Requires long periods of close concentration and strong multi-tasking skills.; must be able to multi-task. Must be able to work over 40 hours a week occasionally.

This position is eligible for remote employment, but preference will be given to applicants located in the Austin, Texas area. Remote employment excludes the following locations: Alaska, Arkansas, Hawaii, Mississippi, Nevada, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wyoming.

Benefits

Regular full-time and qualifying part-time employees and their dependents are eligible for Macmillan benefits, effective on the employee’s date of hire. Macmillan also offers health benefits coverage to qualifying same-sex and opposite-sex domestic partners (may require additional documentation) of active employees.

• Competitive pay and bonus plan
• Generous Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Contributions to your 401k retirement account through Fidelity
• Generous paid time off, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays (Spring Reset Day , Juneteenth, Indigenous People’s Day, Election Day, and more!)
• Employee Assistance Program, Education Assistance Program
• 100% employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
• And much more!

Macmillan Learning is a privately-held, family-owned company that inspires what’s possible for every learner. We envision a world in which every learner succeeds. Through our content, tools and services, we aim to make that a reality. To learn more, please visit macmillanlearning.com, join our Macmillan Community, stay connected to our Learning Stories blogs, or see us on LinkedIn, Facebook, or X. Macmillan Learning is a division of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a global media company headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are actively seeking job applicants who reflect a broad representation of differences, including race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical ability, neurodiversity, age, veteran, family and economic status and background, geographical background and status, and perspective. We believe that the best companies reflect the incredible diversity in viewpoints, backgrounds, and identities of the world in their staffs, and are committed to inclusive hiring across departments and levels. You can read more about our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion initiatives here.

The successful candidate for this position will be an employee of Bedford, Freeman & Worth Publishing Group, LLC d/b/a Macmillan Learning. Bedford Freeman & Worth Publishing Group, LLC has developed an affirmative action program in compliance with the NY Department of Education‘s guidance. Portions of the affirmative action program are available for review by applicants and employees by contacting Human Resources at Macmillan Learning.

Travel Required

Yes. <5%

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better.