Contract Editor

Job Type: Contract

Department: New Product Development

Location: Remote

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Company Overview

Gallopade is a leading K-12 curriculum publisher specializing in state-aligned educational resources that aim to empower teachers and inspire students. For over four decades, we've partnered with schools, teachers, libraries, museums, and retailers to deliver engaging curriculum materials and award-winning children's literature across Social Studies, Civics and Government, Science, and more! Our comprehensive curriculum helps educators bring learning to life with standards-aligned content that ensures student success.

Position Overview

Gallopade is seeking multiple Contract Editors to add to our growing team. As an Contract Editor, you will edit content for social studies books and supplemental resources aligned to state standards. In addition, you will edit content for other Gallopade products designed to support social studies education. Some writing may be involved, but the focus is on editing.

This role will collaborate with the New Product Development team including writers, designers, and management to create new products and revise old products as standards change for states. Candidates will need to demonstrate strong communication skills, organization skills, and be able to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit instructional text, higher-order thinking activities, and learning assessments

• Edit content for both print and digital products

• Edit content for supplemental resources, such as video scripts, short biographies, historical narratives, etc.

• Write and edit content for all other Gallopade social studies supplemental products

• Evaluate, train, collaborate with, and manage freelance art, writing, and proofreading talent hired by Gallopade on a project basis

• Work with staff writers, staff artists, and freelance artists in the development of all products

• Maintain Gallopade style guides

• Manage corrections to Gallopade products as needed

• Work with other Gallopade teams, such as marketing, sales, and production, as needed

• Work with Gallopade management on new product development ideas/strategies

Skills and Qualifications

• Professional grammar and proofreading skills

• Exceptional attention to detail

• Excellent organizational skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong project management skills

• Technical skills should include proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Drive

Required Experience

• Editing: 6 years (Required)

• Curriculum development: 2 years (Preferred)

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, or related field (Required)

• Teaching experience is desirable, but not required for the position

To Apply

Please send your resume to careers@gallopade.com - Include samples of projects you have worked on and have had published.