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- Development Editor-Business Careers and Management (0152012-IL)
Job Description
Development Editor-Business Careers and Management-0152012-IL
Description
McGraw-Hill Higher Education has an opportunity for a Development Editor- Business Careers and Management. This DE position is responsible for project-level content development (print and digital) in Business Careers and Management and manages these activities for several key Business Career and Management titles. This opportunity is located in Burr Ridge, IL.
Responsibilities:
* Analyze and evaluate competing texts and ancillary materials for projects assigned, create competitive comparisons, and make recommendations to authors and sponsors, based upon perceived strengths and weaknesses of competition.
* In consultation with Sponsoring Editor, identify potential supplements authors and negotiate work-for-hire agreements with them.
* Establish and/or monitor budgets for all assigned projects.
* Prepare and submit turnover packets, and work in tandem with colleagues in digital group, EDP, and others to ensure timely publications and/or launch.
* Ensure supplements and text manuscripts are ready for production.
* Monitor market development activities as they pertain to standard and revenue-generating supplements.
* Monitor all assigned projects, assuring timely publication of print and digital supplements. Recommend creative scheduling, where appropriate or possible.
* Establish goals, objectives, and schedules on assigned projects with manager.
* Manage market research and market development activities on assigned projects.
* Demonstrate effective development and management of projects and ensure that they publish on time and within budget.
* Perform all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
* Bachelor''s Degree
* Proficient in Microsoft Office
Preferred
* Two plus years college textbook publishing experience
* Project management experience
About the Company
McGraw-Hill Higher Education (MHHE) is a part of McGraw-Hill Education. MHHE is a leading technological innovator, as well as a provider of traditional learning materials, to the higher education market. Our professional publishing operations provide essential information and expert guidance in business, education, consumer, medical, scientific, and technical fields.
McGraw-Hill Education is leading the charge to empower students and prepare professionals by launching the next generation of educational tools and resources.
We created Planet Turtle, a K-5 social network for children and brought GradeGuru to life; a learning platform launched by the Higher Education Group which brings traditional study groups to the social web. Our award winning product, Acuity® InFormative Assessment, delivers instructional resources to prepare students for district and state exams. McGraw-Hill''s acclaimed suite of Access-branded digital learning platforms literally placed surgical procedures in the hands of doctors through the ingenious use of the iPhone. Award winning Connect is a web-based, assignment and assessment platform. It provides a new learning experience that meets the needs of students and instructors today.
Be a part of the exciting developments that are bringing knowledge and technology together and help us create a smarter, better world. McGraw-Hill Education is a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies.
The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) is a Fortune500 corporation with over 20,000 global employees and over 10,000 U.S. employees. Around the world, McGraw-Hill provides people with the information and insights they need to adapt and grow in changing times. Our business spans the fields of financial services, education, and business information with leading brand names such as Standard & Poor''s, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power & Associates. By working together with our customers and partners, these brands are laying the foundation for a smarter, better world.
The McGraw-Hill Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. For special accommodation due to disability, please email webmaster -at- mcgraw-hill.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate individual.
Schedule
Full-time
Primary Location
US-IL-Burr Ridge
Job Type
Editorial
Organization
Higher Education Group
Corporate Brand
McGraw-Hill Education
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Posted / Updated:
1/30/2012 3:52:14 AM
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