Editorial Director

Editorial Director

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Job Description

Take the Editorial helm as we expand our creative content and reach for new horizons.
As our Creative Division continues to expand and flourish, we’re searching for a talented and quality-driven Editorial Director to oversee all of our Editorial functions—from creating digital and print marketing content to developing fun educational products for schools and homes. As Editorial Director, you’ll oversee omnichannel initiatives that include writing, proofing, copyediting and fact-checking—enforcing the highest Editorial standards and a consistent brand voice across all content areas. In this leadership position, you will motivate, mentor and continuously develop the Editorial team to produce creative and exceptional work—while being supported by an accomplished Managing Editor and skilled Editorial Trafficker who will help process the department’s high-volume, fast-moving workload. Because you will work closely with creative partners from around the company—including marketing specialists, designers, video producers, product developers, project managers and company executives—a strong team mentality and a flair for collaboration are a must. The successful candidate will possess impeccable Editorial skills, a knack for copywriting and a proven track record of leading content direction. You will also have exceptional organizational abilities and a talent for strategizing and problem-solving in a continuously evolving environment.

A day on the job looks like this:
Leading content strategists and working with inside partners to ensure creative content provides value to our target audiences and aligns to company goals
Managing, inspiring and supporting a creative team of writers, editors and proofreaders
Serving as guardian of the brand by implementing quality procedures, ensuring adherence to company style guides and fostering an environment of editorial excellence
Using your digital-first mindset to identify new opportunities to proactively create, optimize and share content
Ensuring content supports the brand’s image, voice and ideals
Driving and contributing to a content production function that consistently delivers high-quality work in a timely manner
Managing, guiding and reviewing material for diverse audiences from initial submission through final approval

Qualifications

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for:
5–10 years of experience in an Editorial management or managing editor role
Strong Editorial background with demonstrated content leadership experience and a track record of success
Copywriting expertise
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and superb attention to detail
Outstanding interpersonal and team-building skills
Strategic thinker with exceptional problem-solving skills
In-depth knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook
Experience with InDesign helpful, but not required
Familiarity with online work management systems, such as Workfront
Ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced setting

(extra points if you can actually juggle!)

Additional Information

And here’s our end of the bargain!
Competitive compensation based on skills and experience
Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
Exceptional training and support, and all the resources you need to be successful
Super-awesome annual profit bonus plan
On-site preschool for our employees’ children
On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
Generous employee discount
Casual dress…and we really mean it

At Lakeshore, we know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we’re constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

To learn more about Lakeshore, visitwww.lakeshorelearning.com/careers

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People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and mind-boggling talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS-related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things aren’t equal, we all lose.INDRLL2