Editorial Assistant - Web jobs in Brooklyn, NY

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 
• Revise and edit manuscript under the direction of an editor 
• Prepare manuscript files for production 
• Track and route print and digital content according to scheduled deadlines
• Enter and update information in the project database 
• Conduct research and fact check 
• Implement print and digital corrections
• 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: 

• B.A. in English, education, or a related field 
• Superior writing, editing, and organizational skills 
• Strong interest in educational content for 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 
• Knowledge of Spanish is a plus 

 *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

BENCHMARK EDUCATION BENEFITS OVERVIEW

Benefits

- Health Insurance          - Dental & Vision Insurance             - Disability Insurance                      

- Life Insurance              - Wellness Programs                         - 401K 

- Paid Vacation               - Paid Holidays                                 - Paid Sick Days                          

- Employee Referral Bonus            

Company Culture, Perks & Discounts

- Flex work schedule       - Commuter Benefits       - Paid Parking

- Company Outings         - Free Snacks                  - Catered Lunches/Events            

- Game Room                 - Pet Friendly                   - Holiday Events          

- Happy Hours                - Paid Technology            - Sports Leagues            

- Art Exhibitions              - Off-site Work Program*       

Professional Development

- Education Scholarship Fund                    - Cross Functional Training

- Job Training & Conferences                    - Paid Internships

COVID-19 Policy - USA

All employees are required to have or obtain a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment at Benchmark Education unless an exemption has been approved. All employees shall be required to report their vaccine status. All new employees shall be required to provide proof of their vaccination status prior to the start of their employment.

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