Edtech.com's Summary

Savvas Learning Company is hiring a Director, Editorial. This role involves leading product development for a literacy supplemental product line for K-12 education, working closely with various teams to finalize product plans and ensuring project completion aligns with original vision and deadlines. The Director will manage a supervisory staff, oversee project execution, and contribute to strategic planning and development while ensuring products meet customer needs and market trends.

Highlights

Leading overall product development for K-12 literacy supplemental, assessment, and intervention programs.
7+ years in literacy curriculum and educational publishing required.
Handles project oversight, staffing, and manages author involvement.
Responsible for budget management and ensuring timely project completion.
Essential qualifications: Bachelor's degree in literacy education; advanced degree preferred.
Strong understanding of literacy curriculum, instructional design, and pedagogy.
Proficient in managing both print and digital education products.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision plans, a matching 401(k), and paid time off.
Manages 5+ direct reports and indirectly supervises 5-10 editors.
Supports staff performance and professional development.

Director, Editorial Full Description

Director, Editorial

United States

Job Description

Savvas Learning Company is a global education company that produces award-winning learning solutions that empower educators and engage students with the highest quality content.

Recognized as an industry leader, we serve millions of K-12 learners with innovative, student-centered educational programs that turn today’s classrooms into active learning environments. By embracing technology, personalized learning, and immersive experiences delivered across multiple platforms, we design our learning solutions to be more accessible and relevant to each student.

Our comprehensive solutions for core curriculum, and supplemental and intervention programs - supported by an array of professional development services - allow teachers to use data to inform classroom practices and tailor instructions to an individual’s abilities and learning styles.

Summary

Provides overall product development leadership for a literacy supplemental, assessment and intervention, K–12, product line. With Product Management/Marketing and Design/Technology, works to shape and finalize individual product plans, overseeing prototyping activities, component array planning, and customization strategy for the Literacy Supplemental, Assessment & Intervention product line. Manages the work of the supervisory staff on major department projects through all stages of product development, ensuring that projects are completed on time, on budget, and in alignment with original product vision.

Scope and Impact of Job

Strategy and Planning

The Editorial Director participates in and contributes to overall line strategy and pub planning for K–12 Literacy Supplemental, Assessment & Intervention product lines, working closely with the VP Literacy. In addition, the Director serves as the leader throughout the detailed planning of individual programs and works together with the VP and the appropriate Editorial, Design, Technology, Production, and defined planning teams to make all key decisions in the development of a detailed program plan. The Literacy Supplemental, Assessment & Intervention Editorial Director is a subject-matter expert for Reading and English Language Arts and, in collaboration with the appropriate editorial staff, uses that knowledge to help ensure that the program plan is both highly competitive and instructionally sound. In addition, the Director is responsible for encouraging development strategies—such as content reuse—to improve efficiencies and lower overall program budgets.

Development

The Editorial Director is responsible for oversight of the execution strategy that will ensure that all programs or titles within the product line are completed on schedule and on budget. This involves creating department staffing plans, recruiting outside writers, managing author involvement, and determining outsourcing strategy. The Director, along with the appropriate editorial managers, is responsible for ensuring that staff understands all the details in the plan for the assigned project, including specs, writing guidelines, and the plan details for any RFPs. The Director is ultimately accountable for ensuring that the evolving product meets the objectives, budget, and schedule for the plan.

The Editorial Director shares responsibility with the appropriate Product Managers for the overall success of the product line in the marketplace.

Supervisory responsibilities (direct and indirect)

Represents Savvas Learning as a Literacy subject-matter expert. Plans for and manages the use of in-house and external resources as needed to complete assigned projects. Takes an active role in the performance management of assigned staff, encouraging appropriate career growth as well as feedback in the case of performance issues. Manages 5 or more direct reports; indirectly supervises a staff of 5 to 10 editors. Supervises the enlistment and retention of authors.

Primary Responsibilities

Manages the work of senior staff members on one or more projects in the following responsibilities:
- Develops competitive, detailed, grade-appropriate program plans based on ELA standards/frameworks and research.
- Manages content through manuscript and all stages of production.
- Ensures product responds to customer needs.
- Ensures programs are published on budget and on schedule.
Working with Product Management, analyzes competition and market trends and incorporates findings into program.
Participates, as appropriate, in market research efforts (e.g., prepare sample lessons, conduct phone interviews, attend focus groups, etc.)
Participates in planning assigned projects; makes creative suggestions that reflect an understanding of the marketplace and an awareness of customer needs.
Provides marketing support, as appropriate, that may include sales and conference presentations, correlations to state guidelines, and workshop support for departmental products.
Participates, as appropriate, in managing staff performance in the following ways:
- Identifies opportunities to support employees through professional development activities.
- Identifies key staff and grooms them for greater responsibilities and future management roles as part of succession planning.
- Improves communication by taking a leading role in regularly scheduled staff meetings.
- Guides department managers in effective practices for performance evaluations.
- Monitors and communicates job expectations for performance improvement.

Required Knowledge and Experience

Related work experience:

Minimum 7 years of experience in literacy curriculum development and educational publishing.
5+ years of project oversight and staff management experience are essential.
Teaching experience is strongly preferred.

Formal education or equivalent:

Bachelor’s degree in elementary and/or secondary literacy education or related. An advanced degree is preferred.

Skill Requirements:

Comprehensive understanding of literacy curriculum, instructional models, and pedagogy.
Understanding the role of print and digital in the education market and designing products that capitalize on the strengths of the different mediums
Understanding of budgeting, project approval, and production processes.
Experience in curriculum materials development, in instructional design development, and in the visual delivery of instruction.
Strong problem-solving skills in dealing with the ambiguity of a fast-paced setting.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong team-building skills, and strong leadership skills.
In-depth understanding of print and digital production processes and workflows.
Strong presentation skills with ability to customize presentation to different audiences (internal team, senior management, the sales force, and customers).
Ability to respond quickly in an environment of changing priorities. Must be able to set relevant priorities daily as the job requires multi-tasking.
Demonstrated ability to work productively with counterparts in other functional groups.
History of effective staff management and leadership. Must be able to generate excellent involvement from a variety of staff members who have various specialized skills.
Must have a customer-focus in working with the team to conceptualize marketable product. Must be able to turn great ideas into concrete product plans that fit the timeframe and resources available.
Must be strategic and efficient in planning and executing to ensure consistent on-time delivery of product.

Savvas Learning Company provides access to a benefits experience created to offer our employees choice, flexibility, and the opportunity to save money for the future. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, tax-advantaged accounts, pharmacy, life insurance, disability insurance, matching 401(k), and paid time off. Our benefits are part of a total package that is carefully designed to support the total well-being of our employees.

Savvas Learning Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Savvas Learning complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Savvas prohibits discrimination against individuals based on race, color, region, national origin, sex, age, disability, and other protected group status. We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

Savvas Learning is an affirmative action employer and participates in E-Verify.E-Verify Know Your Rights

Notice to California Applicants: Information collected and processed as part of your Savvas Careers profile, and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Savvas' California Applicant Privacy Notice.

Job Details

Job Family

AIP Eligible

Job Function

Development

Pay Type

Salary

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree

Original Job Description

Director, Editorial

United States

Job Description

Savvas Learning Company is a global education company that produces award-winning learning solutions that empower educators and engage students with the highest quality content.

Summary

Scope and Impact of Job

Strategy and Planning

Development

The Editorial Director shares responsibility with the appropriate Product Managers for the overall success of the product line in the marketplace.

Supervisory responsibilities (direct and indirect)

Primary Responsibilities

Manages the work of senior staff members on one or more projects in the following responsibilities:
- Develops competitive, detailed, grade-appropriate program plans based on ELA standards/frameworks and research.
- Manages content through manuscript and all stages of production.
- Ensures product responds to customer needs.
- Ensures programs are published on budget and on schedule.
Working with Product Management, analyzes competition and market trends and incorporates findings into program.
Participates, as appropriate, in market research efforts (e.g., prepare sample lessons, conduct phone interviews, attend focus groups, etc.)
Participates in planning assigned projects; makes creative suggestions that reflect an understanding of the marketplace and an awareness of customer needs.
Provides marketing support, as appropriate, that may include sales and conference presentations, correlations to state guidelines, and workshop support for departmental products.
Participates, as appropriate, in managing staff performance in the following ways:
- Identifies opportunities to support employees through professional development activities.
- Identifies key staff and grooms them for greater responsibilities and future management roles as part of succession planning.
- Improves communication by taking a leading role in regularly scheduled staff meetings.
- Guides department managers in effective practices for performance evaluations.
- Monitors and communicates job expectations for performance improvement.

Required Knowledge and Experience

Related work experience:

Minimum 7 years of experience in literacy curriculum development and educational publishing.
5+ years of project oversight and staff management experience are essential.
Teaching experience is strongly preferred.

Formal education or equivalent:

Bachelor’s degree in elementary and/or secondary literacy education or related. An advanced degree is preferred.

Skill Requirements:

Comprehensive understanding of literacy curriculum, instructional models, and pedagogy.
Understanding the role of print and digital in the education market and designing products that capitalize on the strengths of the different mediums
Understanding of budgeting, project approval, and production processes.
Experience in curriculum materials development, in instructional design development, and in the visual delivery of instruction.
Strong problem-solving skills in dealing with the ambiguity of a fast-paced setting.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong team-building skills, and strong leadership skills.
In-depth understanding of print and digital production processes and workflows.
Strong presentation skills with ability to customize presentation to different audiences (internal team, senior management, the sales force, and customers).
Ability to respond quickly in an environment of changing priorities. Must be able to set relevant priorities daily as the job requires multi-tasking.
Demonstrated ability to work productively with counterparts in other functional groups.
History of effective staff management and leadership. Must be able to generate excellent involvement from a variety of staff members who have various specialized skills.
Must have a customer-focus in working with the team to conceptualize marketable product. Must be able to turn great ideas into concrete product plans that fit the timeframe and resources available.
Must be strategic and efficient in planning and executing to ensure consistent on-time delivery of product.

Job Details

Job Family

AIP Eligible

Job Function

Development

Pay Type

Salary

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree

Let me find your next job.

Thanks - you're signed up.

Director, Editorial

Edtech.com's Summary

Director, Editorial Full Description

Director, Editorial

Clinical Coordinator PN

Administrative Coordinator

Senior Analyst, Prospect Research

Administrative Specialist II

Multi-Media Engineer II