Cengage Group is hiring : Development Editor in Baltimore

Overview

We believe in the power and joy of learning

At Cengage Group, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose – driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Our culture values inclusion, engagement, and discovery

Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do, and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We achieve these priorities through programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https : / / www.cengagegroup.com / about / inclusion-and-belonging /

The Development Editor in the Cengage | National Geographic Learning (NGL) Global ELL team supports the development of components / levels within a series, through all phases of development, under close direction from the Lead Content Developer, Academic Design Manager, and Director, Academic Design. You will infuse all publishing with the power of the National Geographic brand, leading NGL to achieve bold revenue and growth targets.

Responsibilities

Edit and review content (for print and digital), as assigned, to ensure students achieve course learning objectives, under direction from Lead Content Developer and / or Academic Design Manager

In partnership with Operations, help identify, hire and manage freelance authors, editors, and other collaborators

Support Learning Designers and other Development Editors in the development of content planning documents, budgets, guidelines, and prototypes

Accurately estimate, plan, and communicate with team members and managers on work and project progress to ensure an on-time, on-budget delivery of content

Coordinate and collaborate with internal and external teams, including Production, Creative Studio, Operations, Digital, Marketing, freelancers, writers, and vendors, training and assisting as the program requires

Continually improve understanding, skills, and display aptitude for new tasks; proactively identify and suggest areas for change or improvement related to projects’ workflows and processes

Represent the Cengage Group Credo and Ethos in all actions and behaviors

Qualifications

BA / BS / CELTA degree

3-5 years educational publishing, or equivalent teaching experience

Advanced editing, proofing, written & verbal skills

Project / time management skills, including pre-planning and the ability to meet deadlines

Understanding of language learning pedagogy in order to make content decisions

Understanding of how to implement NGL brand & content design principles

Ability to understand and follow a learning design plan

Ability to work independently on multiple projects

At National Geographic Learning, a part of Cengage Group, we are enabling opportunity, powering progress, and supporting student journeys toward college and career. Using our digital learning programs and classroom learning resources, students experience the excitement and joy of learning that National Geographic explorers, scientists, writers, and photographers experience.

Cengage Group is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. Our job applicants are considered regardless of race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, provincial or local laws.

Cengage is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including during our job application process. If you are an applicant with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in our job application process, please contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or at +1 (617) 289-7917.

About Cengage Group

Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Compensation

At Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees. Click here (https : / / www.cengagegroup.com / news / perspectives / 2024 / cengage-group-total-rewards-philosophy / ) to learn more about our Total Rewards Philosophy.

The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location. Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range.

$46,400.00 - $60,300.00 USD

Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

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