Managing Editor jobs in Philadelphia, PA

The Development Editor is responsible for working with the Associate Director of Content Development, Acquisition Editors, and Digital Product Manager to assess and define product concepts, proposals, and content development plans. The Development Editor will work with associated team members (including the author, subject matter experts, Product Strategy, Design, Production, Technology, and the Acquisition Editors) to develop and deliver high-quality, successful products in multiple formats, including digital and print.

The Development Editor serves as the product expert for assigned products, interfacing with Editorial Operations, Production, Technology, Marketing, Customer Success, Sales, and Online Product (Technical) Support and supporting their efforts to promote, sell, and support the product.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Development Editor manages the product development cycle (including the handoff to the Editorial Operations team for appropriate projects), for all assigned product deliverables, whether delivered as print, digital, or as a for-sale product or ancillary component.
• This position works in conjunction with the Associate Director of Content Development and Acquisition Editors and with authors/subject matter experts, reviewers, vendors, and/or in-house staff to develop the creation of content (including text, art, multimedia, instructional resources, storyboards, wireframes, etc.), as well as the development of content features and digital functionality.
• Collaborates with the Associate Director of Content Development, Acquisition Editors, Digital Product Manager, Marketing Manager, and the market (customers, reviewers, etc.) in product planning and evaluation of art, product features, content design, and schedules.
• Analyzes sample content against the proposal to determine market appropriateness and the ability of authors/subject matter experts to create and revise content in accordance with the plan.
• Creates project budgets and schedules/projects plans in consultation with authors/subject matter experts, Associate Director of Content Development, Acquisition Editors, Digital Product Manager, and Editorial Operations and Product Strategy teams.
• Assists in formulating the Acquisition Editors' and the Digital Product Manager's vision and plan for product development. This may include synthesizing the results of the proposal or revision plan into a concise analysis and actionable plans.
• Helps to define the deliverables and the scope of the product(s), including related resources and appropriate ancillary content, influenced by market feedback and as compared to competition.
• As defined by project proposal, analyzes author's/subject matter expert's presentation and writing style (e.g., scope, organization, approach, pedagogy, illustrations) and provides direction to ensure end-product will achieve goals.
• Assesses design needs in context of target market and competition and writes design requests for interior and cover designs. In collaboration with team, reviews and provides feedback on design samples. Approves final design.
• Reviews and prepares art manuscript and works with Editorial Operations, Production, and author/subject matter expert to gather, develop, and finalize art program for delivery to production.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: College degree (BA/BS) preferred, or related, relevant experience required.

Required Experience:

• At least 5 years of editorial publishing experience, preferably for the higher education or healthcare markets, including:
• Experience with online product development, including analysis of content requirements and participation wireframes, beta products and GTM for new products
• Experience with print product development
• Experience analyzing proposal reviews and creating review analysis to aid in the development of an effective plan for the creation of new/revised products
• Expertise in Microsoft Office applications, in particular MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in academic and/or healthcare publishing

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities or Certifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication, prioritization, and time management skills, with knowledge of editing
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers
• Attention to detail orientation combined with broad conceptual understanding
• Strong interpersonal skills, including interacting in professional/social setting
• Ability to manage project budgets

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities or Certifications:

• Awareness of competitive issues and market trends affecting the healthcare setting

Travel Requirements:

• Approximately 5 to 10% travel required.
• Travel to conferences or visit authors as necessary to support projects.

ABOUT WOLTERS KLUWER
Wolters Kluwer N.V. (AEX: WKL) is a global leader in information services and solutions for professionals in the health, tax and accounting, risk and compliance, finance and legal sectors. We help our customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with specialized technology and services.
Wolters Kluwer reported 2017 annual revenues of 4.4 billion. The company, headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands, serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries and employs 19,000 people worldwide. Wolters Kluwer shares are listed on Euronext Amsterdam (WKL) and are included in the AEX and Euronext 100 indices. Wolters Kluwer has a sponsored Level 1 American Depositary Receipt program. The ADRs are traded on the over-the-counter market in the U.S. (WTKWY). For more information about our solutions and organization, visit , follow us on , , , and .

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO)
Wolters Kluwer U. S. Corporation and all of its subsidiaries, divisions, customer/business units is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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