Editorial Director, Humanities

The Editorial Director, Humanities serves as the overarching editorial lead and program strategist for a full range of short- and long-term, digital and print content projects for the English language arts and social studies curriculum areas. The Editorial Director sets the editorial vision and works in concert with the EVP, Learning Solutions, other Editorial Directors, Project Management leadership, and team leads to conceive and/or execute on-targeted content to achieve SRM’s and our clients’ business goals. The Editorial Director is expected to be a thought partner with clients, developing relationships that lead to successful projects and enduring partnerships. Strong project management and budgeting skills are essential.

Primary Responsibilities/Expectations

• Ensure a thorough understanding of Six Red Marbles’ policies, procedures and practices.
• Manage and mentor the editorial team, providing task prioritization, issue escalation, and direction as necessary.
• Establish regular touch points with project or team staff.
• Provide leadership and direction to assigned editorial teams and attend key client meetings as required.
• Support project team members to ensure that projects meet client expectations and all related project deadlines and contribute to the overall profitability for the company.
• Establish effective communication channels with both internal and external resources, and clients.
• Promote and foster a strong team culture and open and transparent communication within the editorial team, including SRM’s India editorial colleagues.
• Work directly with product, editorial, design, and technical teams to define requirements.
• Ensure that communication of key messages/initiatives are delivered correctly and appropriately to staff.
• Support the executive management team as it relates to corporate goals, corporate culture, and strategic initiatives.

 

Additional Expectations

Risk Mitigation

• Ensure customer satisfaction of solutions by managing client expectations with regard to schedule, scope, quality, and budget.
• Assess complexity and prioritize features that balance learner benefits, revenue potential, and delivery deadlines.
• Keep all project and team information well-organized.
• Anticipate the needs of content leads and freelancers and work proactively to address them.
• Consult with project management to develop a project workflow plan, including building and overseeing a realistic schedule and budget.
• Facilitate communication within the editorial team about risks, issues, and strategies.
• Escalate issues of scope, approval criteria, staffing and/or other risk issues proactively to editorial and project management leadership and develop mitigation solution recommendations.
• Perform proactive risk assessment, management, and mitigation strategy development.
• Build staff and network resources through the following: performance planning, evaluation and professional development of direct reports, ongoing recruitment and recommendation of new hires for full-time and term of project positions, expanding and improving freelance talent network.

Account/Portfolio Management

• Operate as the lead point of contact for any and all matters specific to his/her clients.
• Identify and grow opportunities and collaborate with the sales team to ensure growth attainment.
• Participate in new business pitches and presentations, including on-site presentations if required.
• Engage comfortably in business dialogue and offer guidance to multiple levels of management.
• Manage client expectations effectively.
• Escalate issues of scope and approval criteria appropriately.
• Maintain a collaborative environment on the client side by developing communication with different teams or departments.
• Actively “cross-sell” Six Red Marbles services where possible.

Proposal Management

• Contribute to the proposal process by working closely with internal teams to gather information to determine proper workflow and schedule.
• Contribute to performing assessments of RFP requirements and assist with the development of the proposal.
• Work with team to determine accurate work scoping and pricing on projects.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Evidence of strategic thinking and planning, team leadership, communication, negotiation, problem solving, good judgment, and the ability to positively influence others is required.
• A self-starter who can jump in quickly without a lot of direction and learn by asking the right questions. Relentless dedication to detail is key.
• Excellent customer service attitude, communication skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Deep subject matter expertise in the targeted curriculum area (ELA preferred), with specialized skills in specific areas and grade bands.
• Strong ability to foster and maintain a positive and creative project team.
• Strong technology skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Mac and PC platforms, PowerPoint, Learnosity, and Content Management Systems.

 

Experience and Qualifications

• Must be well organized, detail oriented, highly analytical and possess strong problem solving and negotiation skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously; proven success at managing large, complex, or particularly challenging projects and/or clients.
• Excellent customer service skills and strong interpersonal and communications skills (verbal and written) across all levels, both internally and with clients.
• Must maintain professionalism, a calm approach, and commitment to a project even when under pressure.
• Must exhibit dedication to detail.
• Previous experience writing, editing, and managing multiple successful educational projects, including eLearning products or services.
• Ability to develop scope and sequence for a program component with no guidance.
• Ability to conceptualize prototypes from scratch, without relying on previously existing models.
• Strong customer relationship building, problem solving, and negotiation skills in a client-facing environment.
• Ability to drive and manage change in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated excellence in mentoring, team building and performance management; proven ability to effectively manage internal and external teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work and manage effectively under significant deadline pressure.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Possess first-hand knowledge of the processes, technologies, and consumer landscape of digital publishing.
• Possess a knowledge of and ability to apply proven tenets of learning theory and design, be able to apply universal teaching/learning concepts that are standard across curricular areas and display practical knowledge of what works in the classroom and what teachers expect in learning materials.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree required
• Experience: 10+ years experience successfully managing content development projects in media, publishing, e-learning or content management services
• Some travel may be required

 

Why Six Red Marbles? 

Do you believe learning matters? Well, we do, too.   

In fact, our entire business is built around the idea that we are all always learning and therefore always students. We believe everyone deserves the most engaging and innovative learning experiences available, and our employees are the secret to our success.   

At Six Red Marbles, our mission is to create innovative learning experiences to teach, inspire, and prepare generations of lifelong learners. We are:  

• Makers of Experiences: We are creative problem solvers. We take a learner-centric approach to designing high-quality custom learning experiences. 
• Advocates for Empowerment: We are a team. We embrace and respect our differences, strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, and look out for our teammates. 
• Responsible Partners: We strive to do the right thing. We build trust through honest, transparent, and caring interactions that grow into meaningful and long-lasting relationships.  
• Bold Innovators: We take calculated risks. We believe in creating a safe space where people are encouraged to be creative, try new things, think big, and take action. 
• Learners Always: We are Always a Student. We are passionate about learning and seek to continuously improve. 
• Experts: We are world-class. We have high standards because we know our work ends up in the hands of learners. 
• Service-Driven: We encourage collaborative and fun interactions with each other and our clients. We aim for clients and employees to feel appreciated and proud of the work they do. 

What You Can Expect: 

• Innovative Projects: Be part of a team that thrives on experimentation, innovation, and creativity. 
• Mentorship & Growth: Work directly with the Marketing Director, gaining hands-on experience across the full marketing process. 
• Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive team that is passionate about creating impactful learning solutions. 
• Career Development: Develop a diverse skill set that prepares you for growth as a marketing leader. 

Apply for This Position 

Six Red Marbles is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at general@sixredmarbles.com, or you may call us at (+1) 857-588-9000. 

When applying, please include a resume and cover letter highlighting your interest in the role, and why you are a good fit for this opportunity.

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