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Supervising Content Developer

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Position Purpose:

Work with the Senior Content Creation staff to manage the development of Core and supplemental products, from concept through publication. Responsible for writing, editing, and revising existing products in both Core and Supplemental Markets, as determined by market need or senior leadership. Market need could include, but is not limited to, customer-identified incorrect or problematic content, known reprint corrections, outdated content and new calls for adoptions or RFP where content must be adjusted to fit requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Help ensure the successful development of all assigned materials in both print and in digital formats.
Coordinate with content developers as well as authors, vendors and freelance writers in creating content to ensure that project goals and content guidelines are observed.
Request and review vendor and writer samples and provide vendor feedback as necessary to ensure quality control.
Help establish and maintain writer’s guidelines and approaches in support of effective instruction for new core development and for supplemental or ancillary programs as assigned, working with senior leadership and established author(s). Oversee portions of implementation of approach across all grades, K-6.
Write, review, edit and approve manuscript, book maps, and production stages, working directly with content developers, assistant content developers, copyeditors, graphic designers, and photo researchers through all stages of content development in both print and digital formats.
Help maintain and reduce customer-service complaint tickets.
Establish QA protocols for print and digital to check for proper implementation of changes.
Track and manage reprint processes for multiple products across the year
Communicate with Sales & Marketing to support the development of sales support tools
Help develop and manage editorial project schedules along with the Project Management team, troubleshoot scheduling, resource and budget issues.
Aid in the QA of new digital products
Train, support and uplift team members in subject matter expertise in order to grow them professionally and to ensure that best-practices are always infused into our products.
Assist in the creation of budgets for new projects and managing vendors to stay within budgetary requirements.
Attend regularly scheduled status meetings to report on workflow and content issues.
Consult with all project team members.
Create or update Product Library documentation.
Communicate with Sales & Marketing to support the development of sales support tools.
Complete Product Data Management entry based on defined workflow milestones.

Additional Responsibilities

Coordinate editorial with production schedules and needs in order to meet project goals and deadlines.
Support Sales and Marketing by reviewing pullouts, space ads, pre-pub flyers, and other sales support tools for accuracy and completeness.
Read professional journals to increase market and pedagogical knowledge.
Complete time tracking documentation on a weekly basis.

Job Requirements/Skills and Experience

7-10 years of managerial experience in developing materials for an educational publisher
University/College degree in Education or related field
Superior writing, editing and project management skills
Up-to-date knowledge of language, literacy and content issues
Experience in both print and digital publishing processes
Intermediate-Advanced proficiency, MS Office
Intermediate proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe. InCopy) is preferred
Ability to manage several projects concurrently
Comfortable with ambiguity
Flexible in adjusting to changing needs and schedules
Able to work collaboratively with other departments (e.g., design and marketing)
Excellent communication and organizational skills

Salary Range: $80,000-$110,000

*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.

About Us

Benchmark Education Company is a leading publisher of core, supplemental, and intervention literacy and language resources in English and Spanish, both print and digital, as well as world-class professional development. Since its founding in 1998, our company has proven to be one of the most nimble and innovative content creators on the cutting edge of pedagogy and technology. The digital content in our many learning programs delivers all the rigor of its print counterpart and is designed for virtual and blended learning contexts.

Benchmark Education Publishing (BEC) and its affiliates are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For further information, visit us at: https://www.benchmarkeducation.com

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What You Should Know About Supervising Content Developer, Benchmark Education

At Benchmark Education Company, we're on the lookout for a Supervising Content Developer based in New Rochelle who is passionate about crafting exceptional educational resources. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate closely with our Senior Content Creation team to oversee the entire life cycle of Core and supplemental products—from inception to publication. Imagine being the keystone in a creative process, refining and enhancing existing materials to ensure they meet the ever-evolving needs of learners and instructors. Your keen eye for detail will guide you as you coordinate with content developers, authors, and freelance writers, ensuring that every piece of content shines. You'll be intimately involved in establishing writer guidelines and maintaining quality control while actively supporting resource and budget management. Influencing our products means you’ll be pivotal in reducing customer service complaints and tracking reprint processes across the year. You’ll also get the chance to uplift and train team members, sharing your subject matter expertise to foster their professional growth. With your solid background in educational publishing and strong project management skills, you'll make a considerable impact on our content quality, helping to create products that meet the highest standards. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy juggling multiple projects, and have a love for literature and learning, we’d love to hear from you!

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What are the responsibilities of a Supervising Content Developer at Benchmark Education Company?

As a Supervising Content Developer at Benchmark Education Company, your primary responsibilities will include managing the development of educational materials from concept through publication. This encompasses writing, editing, and revising products across both Core and Supplemental Markets. You'll work closely with content teams, authors, and freelance writers to ensure project goals are met, oversee quality control, establish writer guidelines, and reduce customer service complaints. This multifaceted role requires a proactive approach to managing editorial project schedules and maintaining effective communication with various departments.