Remote Job
Science Content Editor
Great minds- Full Time
- Posted : 4 years ago
TELECOMMUTE LOCATION: Remote, Work From Anywhere
Great Minds, a rapidly growing challenger brand in the PK-12 instructional materials space, seeks an experienced Science Content Editor.
Responsibilities and Duties
The Science Content Editor supports the science program in its mission to provide accessible, NGSS-aligned science curricular materials to schools across the nation. This person works in collaboration with curriculum development and production teams to provide support to projects within the science program.
Working under the direction of the Science Managing Editor, the Science Content Editor is responsible for the following tasks, in addition to other tasks that directly support and ensure the success of the Science program.
- Revise content for scientific accuracy, consistency, style, clarity, and grade-level appropriateness.
- Ensure content meets Great Minds Editorial guidelines and writing templates.
- Collaborate with curriculum development and production services teams to ensure the release of high quality products.
- Collaborate with cross-curricular teams and implement peer revisions as necessary.
- Complete tasks in a timely manner to meet an agreed upon deadline.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, science education, or related field; Master’s degree in science-related field or education a plus
- Experience with MS Office products; experience with Adobe products a plus
- Experience with implementing house editorial style guidelines
- Familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style a plus
- Familiarity with the NGSS
- Familiarity with Common Core State Standards a plus
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Meticulous approach to work and an eye for detail while maintaining a perspective of the totality of the project
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines while maintaining the quality of the product
- Ability to follow explicit instructions consistently but also to exercise good judgement when making work-related decisions
- Excellent communication skills, including writing, proofreading, and speaking
- Ability to quickly learn and master new technologies and processes
- Ability to positively receive and implement constructive feedback
- Ability to collaborate effectively with peers
- Available to travel for work-related commitments a plus
Skills
- MS Excel
- Adobe Suite
- communication skills
- content writing
- Fast-learner
- Editorial skils
- Written communication skill
- Problem Solving
- Positive Attitude
- Analytical Thinking
