Content Creation Assistant

Job description

Position Purpose: Responsible for providing editorial support to the Editorial department in a variety of capacities. Duties and Responsibilities: Assist with daily operations of the editorial department Apply to outside publishers for reprint rights and routes 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 Job Requirements/Skills and Experience: 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, editing 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 Salary Range: $45,000 - $50,000 *The base salary range represents the low and high end of the expected salary range for the position. The base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors such as geographic location, experience, education, and skill level.