Editor, Primary

Editor, Primary (12-month contract) at Cengage Australia & New Zealand 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 diversity, engagement, and discovery Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse 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 inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day.
The Editor, Primary (12-month contract) will be responsible for editing a range of print and digital Primary front list titles, working closely with the Managing Editor and other team members to ensure quality and schedules are maintained.
What you'll do here: Edit a variety of Primary print and digital titles, from manuscript to press-ready stage.Compile photo artwork lists, prepare artwork briefs and select and commission illustrators.Monitor artwork, photo and permissions budgets.Work with the Managing Editor, publishers and content managers to ensure all Primary titles are published to schedule.Ensure that the highest editorial standards are maintained in all Primary titles.Skills & Requirements: Degree-level educationPost-graduate qualification in editing and publishing, and professional editing experience, preferably of educational material, both fiction and non-fiction (at least two years' experience)Strong editorial and proofreading skills with meticulous attention to detailExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent grasp of English grammarGood problem-solving abilities and follow throughAbility to manage and prioritize own workload to ensure deadlines are metAdvanced knowledge of MS Office applications and Adobe ProSound knowledge of current print and digital production technologies and proceduresPrimary market awareness, including competition, curriculum developments and classroom practice.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.
Seniority levelAssociate
Employment typeContract
Job functionWriting/Editing
IndustriesE-Learning Providers
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