What are the responsibilities and job description for the Writer/Editor position at Gallopade?
Gallopade International, Inc. is seeking a Writer/Editor to join our rapidly growing company as part of our Product Development team. A key role in Product Development, the Writer/Editor is responsible for developing and editing print and digital educational resources for grades K-8. As a Writer/Editor at Gallopade, you have the unique opportunity to create resources that equip teachers to teach in an engaging and effective way. By enriching the teacher and student experience, you will also contribute to Gallopade's significant growth.
Description:
The top responsibility of the Writer/Editor is to create and maintain new and existing print and digital products, features, enhancements, updates, and corrections. The Writer/Editor will write and edit materials for grades K-8. They will construct student books (digital and print textbooks) based on the state standards and build supplementary materials that help reinforce and enhance students' learning. This includes tests, quizzes, activities, projects, worksheets, additional reading, and more. Foundational characteristics essential to meeting customer expectations include content accuracy, ease of use (for teachers and students), effectiveness (at helping achieve learning goals), and detailed alignment to state learning standards (for curriculum products).
Responsibilities:
- Write and edit print and digital student books and supplementary materials
- Ensure all products align completely with state and grade standards
- Collaborate with managers, editors, curriculum specialists, trainers, and designers to create and deliver projects and to continuously improve them
- Seek new ways to improve the teacher and student experience through innovation and creativity, best practices in communication, and state-of-the-art media
- Manage concurrent projects within a fast-paced environment
- Evaluate, train, collaborate with—and manage—freelance art, writing, and proofreading talent hired by Gallopade on a project basis
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in journalism or English
- 5 years of experience as a Writer/Editor
- Expert at writing, proofreading, and editing; a great storyteller
- Demonstrated ability to conduct and analyze research and then tailor information for different audiences or grade levels
- Conceptual creativity and problem-solving skills; strong attention to detail; excellent organization skills
- Experience with content management systems
- Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
- Strong interpersonal and time management skills
- Familiarity with both the Chicago Manual of Style and AP Style
- Experience in any of the following areas is a plus: publishing, education, instructional design, K-12 curriculum resources, eLearning
About Us:
Gallopade International, Inc. is an award-winning publisher of over 15,000 educational products focusing on social studies, science, and reading. Founded by author Carole Marsh in 1979, Gallopade is a second-generation family-run business focused on providing high-quality print and digital instructional materials. For more than 40 years, Gallopade has been partnering with educators to provide resources that are fun, educational, and effective.
Job Type:
Full-time
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Monday to Friday
To Apply:
Submit a cover letter with salary requirements and resume to Harold Rich, Director of Human Resources, at harold@gallopade.com.